Safeguarding young patients

Rest assured: Zambry said a complete report regarding the case had been received and follow-up action would be taken by the university. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: A new medical expert is being identified following the recent suspension of a part-time consultant at the paediatric department of a university hospital.

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said that while waiting for the process to be completed, all paediatric patients suffering from spina bifida or spinal deformities and currently recei­ving treatment at the hospital will be referred to other neurosurgeons.