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Subspecialist training in MOH: New Rules and Regulations
via Dr. Pagavalan The official circular on subspeciality training in MOH is finally out. I have mentioned most of it over the last few months but finally it is official. From January 2013 intake...
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Easing the congestion in public hospitals
Today in the Star, the Health Minister announced a plan PUCHONG: Patients at government hospitals may soon be able to go for follow-up treatment at private clinics near their homes. Health Minister...
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Dear CSL it’s too late to close the barn door as the horse has already bolted
The Star reports on the ex-Health Minister expressing concern about the glut of junior doctors BIDOR: Many junior doctors lack clinical training opportunities due to an oversupply of medical...
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Haemodialysis Quality and Standards from the MOH
Especially in view of the recent “Dialysis Outrage” expressed by some NGOs, it is timely that the MOH has come up with it’s guide on Haemodialysis Quality and Standards. Download it here (PDF format)...
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Good doctoring
Excellent article in the Star by Dr. Milton Lum Many in the medical profession have stated publicly their concern that there is more emphasis on the quantity instead of the quality of medical...
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Working round the clock
It’s a no-brainer that if you become a doctor, expect to make sacrifices. That includes working during public holidays and performing essential duties like manning Emergency Departments which are open...
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When there is a glut of medical officers
The usual “supply and demand” rule of the market will apply. Previously, Government medical officers were enjoying a remarkable RM80/hour (considerably above the market locum doctor rates to the envy...
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Feedback from Public Regarding New Law on Organ Transplantation
The MOH is seeking feedback from the public regarding a new law on organ transplantation which will govern all aspects of organ, tissue and cell donation. In order to engage the public, the MOH has put...
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National Pharmaceutical Formulary 2012
The National Pharmaceutical Formulary 2012 (or the MOH Drug Formulary aka “The Bluebook”) is freely available as a PDF download from the MOH pharmaceuticals services division. On the right hand column...
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Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Brucellosis
The MOH has released the 1st Edition of the Malaysian Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Brucellosis Download it here (PDF) from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesGuidelines for the diagnosis...
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Doctors Prescribe, Pharmacists Dispense, Patients Suffer
Spotted in LKS’ blog by Product Of The System Real Life Scenario Madam Ong is a 52-year-old lady with a twelve-year-history of hypertension and diabetes. She complained of generalised lethargy, lower...
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New DG of Health Appointed
The MMR wishes to congratulate Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah upon his appointment as the new Director General of Health. The Star has the news Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, been appointed Health...
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