‘Ignoring symptoms can be deadly’


PETALING JAYA: Health experts have advised those having symptoms not to ignore them following a rise in “brought in dead” cases at hospitals.

Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam said he believed that delays in seeking medical attention could be among the reasons behind such cases although only a post-mortem could confirm the actual cause.

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