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Fulltext The MAHSA University, Malaysia's medical student oath and a comparison of various oaths

Jegasothy R, Sen M

Natl Med J India, 2020 3 5;32(3):161-166.

PMID: 32129312 DOI: 10.4103/0970-258X.278687

When students enrol in a medical school, they are not introduced to any ethical issues until later in the curriculum. The Hippocratic/physician's oath is taken upon graduation. A student oath is important to introduce students to the solemnity of the education they are dedicating themselves to. This oath is analysed and compared with the doctor's oath upon graduation and a few other oaths.

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical/education*

Fulltext Informed consent: a socio-legal study

Rathor MY, Rani MF, Shah AM, Akter SF

Med J Malaysia, 2011 Dec;66(5):423-8.

PMID: 22390094 MyJurnal

Informed consent [IC] is a recognized socio-legal obligation for the medical profession. The doctrine of IC involves the law, which aims to ensure the lawfulness of health assistance and tends to reflect the concept of autonomy of the person requiring and requesting medical and/or surgical treatment. Recent changes in the health care delivery system and the complex sociological settings, in which it is practiced, have resulted in an increase in judicial activity and medical negligence lawsuits for physicians. While IC is a well-established practice, it often fails to meet its stated purpose. In the common law, the standard of medical care to disclose risks has been laid down by the Bolam test- a familiar concept to most physicians, but it has been challenged recently in many jurisdictions. This paper aims to discuss some important judgments in cases of alleged medical negligence so as to familiarize doctors regarding their socio-legal obligations. We also propose to discuss some factors that influence the quality of IC in clinical practice.

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Fulltext Enhancing doctor-patient relationship: the humanistic approach

Loh KY, Sivalingam N

Med J Malaysia, 2008 Mar;63(1):85-7; quiz 88.

PMID: 18935748 MyJurnal

Doctor-patient relationship is a special kind of social. relationship where bonding is planned and carried out with the final objective of helping the patient to achieve the treatment goal. A positive therapeutic relationship encourages active participation of patient in the treatment plan, contributing to success of treatment goals and minimizing malpractice suits. The humanistic approach emphasizes the importance of love, belonging, self esteem, self expression and the final stage of self actualization-the drive to realize one's full potential. In person centered approach to therapeutic relationship, the three most fundamental elements are congruent (genuineness), unconditioned positive regards and empathy. In daily medical consultation, applying these elements can promote greater chance of success in the therapeutic process.

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical

Proceedings in a disciplinary action at the Malaysian Medical Council

Mahmud MN

Med J Malaysia, 2005 Aug;60 Suppl D:32-4.

PMID: 16315621

Members of the medical profession are expected to be well aware and abide by the revised code of ethics adopted by the Malaysian Medical Council on 9th December 1986. Under the Act Council may, in the exercise of its disciplinary jurisdiction, impose punishments related to misconduct or malpractices. When a complaint or information is made against any practitioner, the President shall forward such complaint to the Chairman of the Preliminary Investigation Committee. The procedure of the disciplinary inquiry is not exactly like those in the court of law but the same principle of justice is adhered to and all evidence used to make a decision must only be those that are admissible in accordance with the rule of evidence.

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Health sector reform: ethical issues and challenges

Suleiman AB

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:5-8.

PMID: 11125522

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Is there a need for a national medical ethics committee

Devaraj TP

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:38-42.

PMID: 11125520

To answer the question posed the terms of reference of local ethical committees as well as a few from overseas were reviewed. It was noted that these committees were established by various professional bodies and functioned independently. Guidelines for ethical practice and conduct were made available to the profession with compliance left to the individual doctor. Amongst the many ethical issues of concern both to the public and the profession was that of self regulation. It is being suggested that these concerns be addressed rather then set up a national body.

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Screening as a public health strategy--the ethical implications

Narimah A

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:52-61.

PMID: 11125524

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Ethical boundaries between the medical profession and the health care industry (2)

Choe TS

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:51.

PMID: 11125523

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Medical ethics: description or prescription?

Yeoh PH

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:1-4.

PMID: 11125513

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical/education*

Ethical issues in managed care

Looi LM

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:9-13.

PMID: 11125526

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Ethical issues of genetically modified foods (GMF)

Shamsinar BA

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:62-4.

PMID: 11125525

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Ethics--the role of medical education

Ravindran J

Med J Malaysia, 2002 Dec;57 Suppl E:67-73.

PMID: 12733196

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical/education*

Fulltext Audit, ethics and the scientific process

Ravindran J

Med J Malaysia, 1998 Dec;53(4):321-4.

PMID: 10971972

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Fulltext Ethics in assisted human reproduction

Arshat H

Med J Malaysia, 1989 Mar;44(1):1-2.

PMID: 2626107

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Fulltext A curriculum in medical ethics and medical humanities

Puthucheary SD

Med J Malaysia, 1980 Sep;35(1):86-95.

PMID: 7254006

The code of ethics derived from the Hippocratic Oath needs to be supplemented by a formal curriculum in Medical Ethics and Medical Humanities in our Medical schools. The need and justification for it, a review of the medical ethics curricula in American. European. British and Australian Universities, together with an outline of the proposed curriculum is described.

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Editorial: MMA and the public

Sandosham AA

Med J Malaysia, 1974 Mar;28(3):133-4.

PMID: 4278067

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Islamic medical jurisprudence syllabus: A Review in Saudi Arabia

Chamsi-Pasha H, Albar MA

Med J Malaysia, 2017 10;72(5):278-281.

PMID: 29197882

INTRODUCTION: The ever-increasing technological advances of Western medicine have created new ethical issues awaiting answers and response. The use of genetic therapy, organ transplant, milk-banking, end-of-life care and euthanasia are of paramount importance to the medical students and need to be addressed.

METHODS: A series of searches were conducted of Medline databases published in English between January 2000 and January 2017 with the following keywords: medical ethics, syllabus, Islam, jurisprudence.

RESULTS: Islamic medical jurisprudence is gaining more attention in some medical schools. However, there is still lack of an organised syllabus in many medical colleges.

CONCLUSION: The outlines of a syllabus in Islamic medical jurisprudence including Islamic values and moral principles related to both the practice and research of medicine are explored.

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical

Ethical boundaries between the medical profession and the health care industry (1)

Ravindran J

Med J Malaysia, 2000 Aug;55 Suppl B:43-50.

PMID: 11125521

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

Medical ethics and the Commonwealth

Sandosham AA

Med J Malaya, 1972 Sep;27(1):1.

PMID: 4264820

Matched MeSH terms: Ethics, Medical*

The integrity of medicine