Medical groups, Fomca sign MOU outlining rights of patients

L-R: Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) president Professor Amrahi Buang, Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) president Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason and Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh.

PETALING JAYA: Medical groups and a consumer association have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that outlines the rights and expectations of patients when receiving medical care.

The “2023 Patient’s Charter” was signed by the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca), Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) and the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM).