27 Oct 2003

Investigations reported to be underway into two doctors in America Samoa

8:32 am on 27 October 2003

A criminal investigation is reported to be underway in American Samoa into the conduct of two doctors at the government-owned LBJ Medical Centre.

The newspaper, Samoa News, said the investigation was initiated after separate lawsuits were filed by two couples and an individual.

The paper says the investigation covers a three year period and concerns mis-handling of patients