Practical Insights: Navigating Medical Ethics & Law in Malaysian Healthcare Practice
Hey there! We're excited to invite you to our newest online course:
"Practical Insights: Navigating Medical Ethics & Law in Malaysian Healthcare Practice"
This isn't your typical online course:
We'll dive into real-life case studies.
We've got engaging discussions and real-world scenarios lined up.
It's not just a lecture—it's an interactive experience and you will have the chance to talk to the instructor directly.
What's it all about? We're diving deep into blending medical know-how with fitness strategies in primary care, all to boost patient health and prevention.
Our Teaching style:
Our teaching mix includes live online classes, case studies and some solo study time. Plus, you'll have access to all the resources of Docquity Academy from wherever you are.
Why Take This Course?
Medical Knowledge Enhancement: Boost understanding of medical ethics and Malaysian medical law for healthcare professionals.
Professional Culture Development: Advocate for accountability and professionalism in healthcare.
Interactive Engagement: Foster meaningful discussions and idea exchange among participants.
Practical Ethical Application: Motivate consistent use of ethical principles in daily healthcare practices.
How is the Course Designed?
Module 1: The PHFSA and Your Practice
Importance of legal knowledge for private sector healthcare practitioners.
Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act (PHFSA) 1998 as a key regulation.
Insights & role in regulating private healthcare in Malaysia.
Exploration of the Act's primary provisions.
Understanding the Act's impact on healthcare practitioners in Malaysia.
Module 2: Confidentiality in Medical Practice
Importance of confidentiality in medical practice.
Trust-building role between healthcare professionals and patients.
Challenges posed by electronic information sharing.
Lecture's objective: educate on confidentiality's significance and best practices.
Coverage includes legal requirements and communication strategies.
Emphasis on data security measures.
Comprehensive understanding of confidentiality governance.
Practical steps to ensure confidentiality maintenance.
Module 3: Can Doctors Refuse to Treat? An Ethical Reflection
Thought-provoking lecture on doctors' right to refuse treatment.
Exploration of complex ethical dilemmas.
Dive into doctors' legal and moral obligations.
Discussion on patient trust, autonomy, and healthcare access implications.
Real-life case analysis by our speaker.
Opportunity for active participation in post-lecture case discussion.
Valuable dialogue and reflection for all healthcare professionals.
Module 4: An Overview of the Medical Act & Regulations
The role of Malaysian Medical Council.
Registration requirements for medical practice.
Annual Practising Certificate requirements.
Disciplinary proceedings by the Malaysian Medical Council.
Module 5: Medical Negligence in Malaysia
Significance of understanding medical malpractice risks for healthcare providers.
Legal implications of medical negligence.
Lecture focus on medical negligence in Malaysia.
Insight into elements and common causes of negligence.
Practical tips to reduce medical malpractice risk.
Module 6: Consent in Medical Practice
Essentiality of valid informed consent in medical practice.
Ethical and legal significance of informed consent.
Challenge in navigating informed consent complexities.
Lecture emphasis on legal, ethical, and communication facets of consent.
Insights into consent during special circumstances.
Enhance effectiveness in the consent process and patient care quality.
What Are the Key Benefits of Taking This Course?
Participants in this course will gain the ability to:
Comprehensive Legal Knowledge: Participants will gain a deep understanding of significant laws such as the PHFSA 1998 and the Medical Act 1971, which are pivotal to healthcare practice in Malaysia, especially for those in the private sector.
Data Protection and Confidentiality: With the growing importance of electronic data sharing, this course will empower participants with best practices to maintain confidentiality, ensuring trust between patients and professionals.
Ethical Decision-Making: The course offers a unique focus on the challenging issue of doctors' right to refuse treatment, ensuring participants can make informed, ethical decisions in complex scenarios.
Registration and Practice Protocols: Obtain clarity on the nuances of registering with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), vital for any healthcare professional looking to practice in Malaysia.
Risk Mitigation: The module on medical negligence provides participants with crucial insights into medical malpractice risks, allowing them to take proactive measures to prevent potential legal implications.
Effective Patient Communication: By emphasizing the importance of informed consent, the course will ensure healthcare professionals can effectively communicate with their patients, ensuring both ethical and legal compliance.
Active Engagement and Reflection: The interactive nature of the course, coupled with real-life case analyses, encourages active participation, ensuring deeper understanding and reflection on critical topics.
Enhanced Patient-Care Quality: With a blend of legal knowledge, ethical considerations, and practical strategies, participants will be equipped to provide high-quality care while respecting patient rights.
Who Will Benefit the Most from This Course?
Every Medical Practitioner
Meet Our Course Instructors:
Dr. Muhamad Zaid Muuti
Dr. Muhamad Zaid is a distinguished medical lecturer from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with a medical degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia and a master ’s degree from UiTM. He teaches medical ethics and law for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His expertise extends to healthcare legislation through his experience with CKAPS, with specific interests in telemedicine and conscientious objection in medicine.
Dr. Hazdalila Yais Haji Razali
She is a medical lecturer in Medical Ethics and Law at UiTM, specializing in clinical and organizational ethics. She holds degrees from the National University of Ireland and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), as well as a Diploma from FFLM, UK, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Legal Studies. With a deep grasp of medical ethics, Dr. Hazdalila has extensive experience in public hospitals and teaching institutions, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in medicine. Her lectures simplify intricate topics for diverse audiences.
Dr. Astrid Sinarti Hassan
She is a Medical Lecturer at UiTM's Medical Ethics and Law Department. She holds a medical degree from the National University of Ireland and UiTM and is pursuing her PhD at the University of Liverpool, focusing on patient access to information in Malaysia using applied ethics. Her key interests are information disclosure, patient autonomy in healthcare, and reproductive ethics.
Dr. Mark Tan Kiak Min
Dr. Mark Tan Kiak Min is a lecturer at the Medical Ethics & Law Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). He has received certification as a Healthcare Ethics Consultant from the Healthcare Ethics Consultant certification Commission in the United States and received accreditation as a mediator from the Malaysian Mediation Center of the Bar Council. Dr. Mark is currently Chair of the Clinical Ethics Commicee and Coordinator of the Clinical Ethics ConsultaRon Service (CECS) at Hospital al -Sultan Abdullah UiTM.
Dr. Amnah Azahar
With a Medical Doctor Degree from Universiti Malaysia Sabah and a Master's in Medical Ethics from UITM, has rich experience as a Medical Officer and Reviewer for the Ministry of Health's Ethics Committee. She currently lectures at UITM, guiding future healthcare professionals.
Dr. Aimi Nadia Mohd Yusof
She heads the Department of Medical Ethics and Law at Faculty of Medicine UiTM. Holding an MD from Universiti Putra Malaysia, a Master's in Health and Medical Law from the University of Melbourne, and a DPhil from Oxford, she teaches medical ethics and law with a keen interest in healthcare autonomy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What's the course schedule?
A1: Mark your calendar for 23rd & 30th September 2023; the sessions run from 2:00 PM to 5 PM / SGT(GMT+8) on both days.
Q2: What if I miss a live session?
A2: No worries if you can't make a live session! We'll have recordings ready for you shortly after each session ends. You can access these for a year, so you'll have plenty of time to catch up. And if you have any questions, feel free to drop us an email at courses@docquity.com.
Q3: Are there CPD points for this course?
A3: Yes, this course offers 8 CPD points (Malaysian doctors only).
Q4: Will I get a certificate for taking this course?
A4: Absolutely! Once you've successfully completed the course, we'll send you an e-certificate on behalf of Docquity. It's a great way to show off what you've achieved!
Q5: When will my certificate arrive?
A5: We usually send out certificates within 14 days after the course wraps up. It takes a little time to go through the final assessments and make sure everything's in order. But as soon as it's ready, we'll email it to the address you gave us when you signed up.