Is the confidentiality of a patient's personal information protected?

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The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), through its Code of Professional Conduct (Code), requires all registered doctors to protect the confidentiality of patients’ personal information.

The Medical Act provides that any allegation of breach of patient confidentiality shall be determined by the MMC in a disciplinary inquiry.