PETALING JAYA: Consumer groups have given their thumbs-up to the move that makes it mandatory for doctors to have indemnity insurance and attend continuing education courses as conditions to renew their annual practising certificate (APC).
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the change from an automatic renewal of the APC was to ensure patients’ safety and for doctors to continually update their knowledge and skills.
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