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Last Modified: Monday 03 February 2025.
Ethics and Medicolegal
- Introduction
- Vision, Mission & Objective
- Organisation Chart
- Services
- Client Charter
- Related Information
Introduction
The Medico-Legal and Ethics Unit was established on 4 January 2019 under the Directorate of the Deputy Director (Surgery). Its primary function is to manage medico-legal complaints and civil litigation related to medical negligence at HKL.
Vision
To manage medico-legal complaints in a transparent, effective, and fair manner.
Mission
To manage medico-legal complaints and civil litigation involving medical negligence based on the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health Malaysia to ensure fairness for both patients and service providers.
Objective
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Investigate, manage, and coordinate medical malpractice and civil litigation complaints related to medical negligence.
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Ensure that medical malpractice and civil litigation complaints related to medical negligence are kept to a minimum.
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Ensure that the recommended improvement reports are implemented by the relevant departments.
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Raise awareness among doctors and paramedics about issues related to medical negligence.
Organisation Chart
Services
Investigate, handle, and coordinate medico-legal complaints and civil litigation (civil) related to medical negligence. Act as the secretariat for the establishment of:
- Internal Inquiry Committees
- External Inquiry Committees
- Ex-Gratia Award Meetings
- Post-Payment Inquiry Committee
Coordinate the improvement recommendations from the Inquiry Committee. Serve as advisors and specialists in handling medico-legal complaints.
Client Charter
Floor 7, Specialist Complex and Ambulatory Care Centre (SCACC) HKL ext: 1437
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