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v. Medico Legal Trainings
In 2017, the Medico Legal Section took the initiative to introduce the second training on Expert Witness
by the MoH. The objectives of the course were to train and exposed the Senior Specialist on their
role as expert witness in court, principles of medical negligence, importance of communication and
documentation. The 3-days course includes presentation by academicians, senior consultants’ clinician,
legal counsels and a mock trial session. In addition to that, the Section continues its collaboration with
various MOH hospitals and State Health Departments to conduct seminars and training. A total of 65
training session were conducted in 2017 (Image 3).

Image 3
Training on Expert Witness

Expert Witness Training 1/2016 being held in Avillion Admiral Cove Hotel,
Port Dickson from 31 July to 2 August 2017

Expert Witness Training 2/2016 was held in Avillion Legacy Hotel,
Melaka from 26 to 28 September 2017
Source: Surveillance Unit, Medico Legal Section, MoH

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