Cases and insights

A Malaysian Federal Court decision reaffirms that patients can hold private hospitals to account for medical negligence, even where that negligence relates to the actions of individual clinicians.

Chao-Yuan Chen, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, addresses how health providers can respect patient preferences while also protecting staff and upholding legal and ethical obligations.

Dr Mark Burns, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses the delicate balance between patient confidentiality and a duty to reduce the risk of harm.

Dr Sara Jamieson and Dr Uzair Sidek share how Medical Protection supports you and discuss three case examples.

Dr Sara Jamieson, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares a claim following the removal of the wrong skin tag.