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OCTOBER 22-23, 2024

Penang International Convention

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NATIONAL MEDICOLEGAL & ETHICS CONFERENCE

NaMEC 2024

“Beyond Boundaries: Healthcare, Humanity, and Law”

22nd - 23rd

October 2024

Penang International Convention Cultural & Arts Center (PICCA) Butterworth, Penang

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Welcome

It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of privilege that I welcome you to the National Medicolegal and Ethics Conference, aptly themed "Beyond Boundaries: Healthcare, Humanity, and Law."

In a rapidly evolving world, the intersection of healthcare and law presents both unprecedented opportunities and formidable challenges. This conference aims to transcend traditional boundaries, fostering dialogue and collaboration among medical professionals, legal experts, and ethicists.

This gathering is not just an opportunity to exchange knowledge and insights but also a platform to build connections, inspire innovation, and enhance our collective commitment to ethical practice in medicine and law. We are here to learn from each other, challenge our assumptions, and envision a future where healthcare, humanity, and law are seamlessly integrated for the betterment of society.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our distinguished speakers, panelists, and all participants for contributing their expertise and perspectives. Your presence here underscores the importance of our collective mission.

See you in NaMEC 2024!

Dr Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier

Chairperson of National Medicolegal and Ethics Conference 2024

JOINTLY ORGANIZED

Dr. Noor Azleen Binti Ayop

Advisor of National Medicolegal and Ethics Conference 2024

Head of Penang Emergency and Trauma Services

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It is my distinct honor and genuine pleasure to welcome you all to the National Medicolegal and Ethics Conference here in the vibrant and culturally rich state of Penang.

We stand at the intersection of profound disciplines—medicine, law, and ethics—each with its own complexities and challenges. This is an opportunity for us to push beyond our conventional limits, fostering a collaborative environment that nurtures innovation and deepens our understanding of the ethical dimensions of our work.

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our speakers, panelists, and participants for your dedication and contributions. Your presence and engagement are what make this conference truly special. A sincere thank you to our sponsors; your generous support and commitment to advancing medicine, law, and ethics have been instrumental in making this event possible. We are deeply grateful for your partnership.

Thank you, and I wish you a fruitful and enjoyable experience at NaMEC 2024. Welcome to Penang!

NaMEC 2024

We are delighted to announce that the National Medicolegal and Ethics Conference 2024 will be officially inaugurated by

Dato' Indera Dr Nor Azimi Binti Yunus

Dato’ Indera Dr Nor Azimi Binti Yunus, SIMP, DPMT, SMZ, AMT

Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan (Perubatan), KKM

TENTATIVE

SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier

Emergency Physician

Hospital Seberang Jaya

Master of Laws (Healthcare and Medical Law) (LLM) Taylors University

Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose

Consultant Emergency Physician, Hospital Kuala Lumpur and

President of College of Emergency Physicians

Datin Anit Kaur Randhawa

Advocate & Solicitor,

Partner with Asbir, Hira Singh & Co

Puan Bindusha Surendra Kumar

Vice President,

Affinity and Malaysian Medical Indemnity in Aon Insurance Brokers

Dr Farah Nini Dusuki

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law,

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Puan Fazleeza bt Azli

Advocate & Solicitor,

Partner of CBE

(Messrs Chan Ban Eng & Co)

Datuk Dr Mahathar Bin Abd Wahab

Head of Emergency and Trauma Department and Consultant Emergency Physician,

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min

Lecturer,

Department of Medical Ethics & Law, Faculty of Medicine,

University Technology Mara (UiTM)

Dr Mohamed Iqbal bin Hamzah

Pengarah, Bahagian Amalan Perubatan

Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM)

Puan Nurhafizza binti Azizan

Head of Government Contracts and Medical Negligence Unit

Civil Division

Attorney General’s Chambers

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ramalinggam Rajamanickam

Lecturer, Faculty of Law,

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi

Puan Ratnawati Osman

Vice President,

FINPRO - Healthcare, Marsh Specialty

Marsh Insurance Brokers Malaysia

Dr Teo Aik Howe

Consultant Emergency Physician

Hospital Pulau Pinang

Assoc. Prof. Dr Zuraini Ab Hamid

Legal Practice Department,

Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Dr Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier

Emergency Physician Hospital Seberang Jaya

Master of Laws (Healthcare and Medical Law) (LLM) Taylors University

Dr Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier is an Emergency Physician at Hospital Seberang Jaya She also has a strong interest in Medical Law She earned a Master of Laws Degree from Taylors University and graduated in 2023 Aside from that she has received a few additional accolades as well She along with a few others is attempting to establish a Special Interest Group in Medical Law in Emergency Medicine with the goal of bridging the gap between Medicine and Law

Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose

Consultant Emergency Physician,

Hospital Kuala Lumpur and

President of College of Emergency Physicians

Datin Anit Kaur Randhawa

Advocate & Solicitor,

Partner with Asbir, Hira Singh & Co

Datin Anit Kaur Randhawa began her legal practice in 1999 initially working with Asbir Hira Singh Co where she later became a Partner in 2003 She holds a Bachelor of Laws Honours from the University of Bristol UK Her diverse portfolio includes Medical Negligence Corporate Receivership Banking Commercial Law Employment Law Trusts Judicial Review and Tortious Actions She advises on medico legal claims and defenses and handles civil and commercial litigation regularly appearing in Lower Court High Court Appellate Courts and the Malaysian Medical Council

Puan Bindusha Surendra Kumar

Vice President,

Affinity and Malaysian Medical Indemnity,

Aon Insurance Brokers

Puan Bindusha has over 10 years of experience in the legal and broking industries with a strong background in mediation litigation claims management and medical malpractice After earning her LLB Hons from Multimedia University and an MBA from Taylor s University she worked with reputable law firms from 2012 Transitioning to the insurance sector she managed portfolios in brokerage and claims mediation including the Malaysian Professional Indemnity Scheme for Lawyers and Doctors She leads initiatives to raise awareness about sufficient medical indemnity coverage through roadshows and conferences across Malaysia

Dr Farah Nini Dusuki

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law,

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Dr Farah Nini is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law University of Malaya She holds an LLB and MCB from the International Islamic University Malaysia IIUM and a PhD in Child Law from the University of Wales Cardiff Her expertise includes legal methodology criminal justice and child law Dr Farah has numerous journal publications authored several books and serves as the Chief Editor of the UM Journal of Law and Policy

Puan Fazleeza bt Azli

Advocate & Solicitor,

Partner of CBE (Messrs Chan Ban Eng & Co)

Puan Fazleeza is a Partner at CBE Messrs Chan Ban Eng Co a law firm with over 50 years of legacy specializing in medico legal matters insurance reinsurance law corporate litigation and more She holds an LLB Hons from the University of Malaya and has extensive experience in civil litigation particularly in medico legal cases defending doctors and hospitals in malpractice suits across all court levels and disciplinary proceedings She frequently conducts talks on medical disciplinary processes vicarious liability and hospital negligence In addition to litigation Fazleeza also handles corporate conveyancing banking industrial relations and debt recovery matters

Datuk Dr Mahathar Bin Abd Wahab

Head of Emergency and Trauma Department and Consultant Emergency Physician,

Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab is a Senior Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Head of Department at Emergency and Trauma Department Hospital Kuala Lumpur In 2006 he completed a one year program in Certificate in Medical Law Cert Med Law from International Islamic University He is still actively involved in providing inputs and writing policies for Ministry of Health in field of emergency medicine He has co authored several books and published several articles in a peer reviewed journals His area of interest is Emergency Critical Care and Critical Ultrasound Medical Law and Administrative Emergency Medicine

Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min

Lecturer, Department of Medical Ethics & Law, Faculty of Medicine,

University Technology Mara (UiTM)

Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min is Chair of the Clinical Ethics Committee and Coordinator of the Clinical Ethics Consultation Service CECS at Hospital al Sultan Abdullah Universiti Teknologi MARA UiTM He has received his Doctorate in Bioethics from Loyola University Chicago and certification as a Healthcare Ethics Consultant by the Healthcare Ethics Consultant Certification Commission in the United States Dr Tan currently sits on the Ethics Committees of the Malaysian Medical Council and Malaysian Medical Association and is Vice President Medical of the Medico Legal Society of Malaysia His interests are in medical ethics education professionalism and clinical ethics focusing on end of life care and advance decision making

Dr Mohamed Iqbal bin Hamzah

Pengarah, Bahagian Amalan Perubatan

Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM)

Dr Mohamad Iqbal serves as the Director of the Medical Practice Division at the Ministry of Health Malaysia With 27 years of dedicated service he has held a variety of roles within the Ministry including Medical Officer Assistant Director of Health Medical Division District Health Epidemiology Officer District Health Officer Principal Assistant Director of Health Non Communicable Diseases and CKAPS His extensive experience spans multiple disciplines and areas within the Medical and Public Health Divisions

Puan Nurhafizza binti Azizan

Head of Government Contracts and Medical Negligence Unit

Civil Division

Attorney General’s Chambers

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ramalinggam Rajamanickam

Lecturer, Faculty of Law,

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi

Assoc Prof Dr Ramalinggam Rajamanickam is a lecturer at the Faculty of Law UKM specializing in Criminal and Forensic Justice He is highly active both locally and internationally recognized for his expertise Assoc Prof Dr Rajamanickam has numerous publications including policy papers journal articles conference proceedings and books He also serves as the Chief Editor for the online journal Current Legal Issues at the Faculty of Law UKM

Puan Ratnawati Osman

Vice President,

FINPRO - Healthcare, Marsh Specialty

Marsh Insurance Brokers Malaysia

Puan Ratna holds a Bachelor s Degree in Law and Shariah She currently manages the MEDEFEND Medical Indemnity Scheme under FINPRO Healthcare Marsh Specialty Her responsibilities include insurance placement policy term negotiations and maintaining client and carrier relationships for the Scheme As a key contact for stakeholders in Malaysia she regularly liaises with the Ministry of Health the Malaysian Medical Council the Malaysian Medical Association MMA the Malaysian Dental Association MDA doctors dentists solicitors and insurers

Dr Teo Aik Howe

Consultant Emergency Physician

Hospital Pulau Pinang

Assoc. Prof. Dr Zuraini Ab Hamid

Legal Practice Department,

Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws,

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Assoc Prof Dr Zuraini Ab Hamid is a lecturer at International Islamic University Malaysia She is a certified mediator with The Accord Group Australia and a recognized subject matter expert and qualified expert witness for human trafficking by the U S Department of Justice She received the Community Builder Award in 2022 and was one of IIUM s top researchers from 2019 to 2021 She previously served as Deputy Director of Harun M Hashim Law Centre and as a Deputy Public Prosecutor at Attorney General s Chambers of Malaysia

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PROGRAM (DAY 1)

22ND OCTOBER 2024

Time	Topics	Speakers
0730 - 0800	REGISTRATION
0800 - 0810	Prayer Recitation	Ustaz Mohamad Alif Bin Ishak Penolong Pegawai Hal Ehwal Islam Hospital Seberang Jaya
0810 - 0840	An Introduction to Expert Evidence and Applicable Laws. "Who is an Expert?"	Assoc. Prof. Dr Ramalinggam Rajamanickam Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi
0840 - 0920	Courtroom Skills – Preparation for a Trial in Court	Assoc. Prof. Dr Zuraini Ab Hamid Legal Practice Department, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
0920 - 0930	Welcome Remarks by the Organizing Chairperson National Medicolegal and Ethics Conference 2024	Dr Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier Emergency Physician Hospital Seberang Jaya Master of Laws (Healthcare and Medical Law) (LLM) Taylors University
0930 - 0940	Welcome Remarks by the Head of Service Emergency Medicine Malaysia	Dr Fatahul Laham Mohamed Consultant Emergency Physician Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah
0940 - 1000	Opening Speech and Officiating Ceremony	Dato' Indera Dr Nor Azimi binti Yunus Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan (Perubatan) Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM)
1000 - 1030	MORNING TEA BREAK AND BOOTH VISITS
1030 - 1110	Landmark Cases Affecting Medical Practice	Datuk Dr Mahathar bin Abdul Wahab Head of Emergency and Trauma Department and Consultant Emergency Physician, Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Certificate of Medical Law (CML) International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
1110 - 1150	Informed Consent: It's More Than Just the Forms.	Dr Adeline Marie Gnanasegaran Xavier Emergency Physician Hospital Seberang Jaya Master of Laws (Healthcare and Medical Law) (LLM) Taylors University
1150 - 1220	“To Err is Human” – The Ethics of Disclosure and Medical Apology	Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min Lecturer, Department of Medical Ethics & Law, Faculty of Medicine, University Technology Mara (UiTM)
1220 - 1300	Evidence for Sexual Offence: “What Goes Wrong?”	Assoc. Prof. Dr Zuraini Ab Hamid Legal Practice Department, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
1300 - 1400	LUNCH BREAK AND BOOTH VISITS
1400 - 1430	“I’ve Been Called for an Inquiry!” What Do I Need to Do?	Dr Mohamed Iqbal bin Hamzah Pengarah, Bahagian Amalan Perubatan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM)
1430 - 1500	Expert Evidence: What are the Current Issues and Challenges Faced?	Assoc. Prof. Dr Ramalinggam Rajamanickam Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi
1500 - 1530	Legal Justifications for Breaching the Duty of Medical Confidentiality	Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose Consultant Emergency Physician Hospital Kuala Lumpur
1530 - 1600	What is Indemnity and Why Do You Need It?	Puan Bindusha Surendra Kumar Vice President, Affinity and Malaysian Medical Indemnity, Aon Insurance Brokers
1600 - 1700	PANEL DISCUSSION Key Upcoming Roles for Legal Fraternity, Indemnity Insurance, and the Medicolegal Fraternity	Puan Fazleeza bt Azli, Datuk Dr Mahathar bin Abdul Wahab, Dr Teo Aik Howe Moderator: Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose
1700	EVENING TEA BREAK AND BOOTH VISITS
1700	END OF DAY ONE

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PROGRAM (DAY 2)

23RD OCTOBER 2024

Time	Topics	Speakers
0730 - 0800	REGISTRATION
0800 - 0830	Discovering the Ars Moriendi: Ethical Issues in Palliative Care	Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min Lecturer, Department of Medical Ethics & Law, Faculty of Medicine, University Technology Mara (UiTM)
0830 - 0910	Underage Marriage in Malaysia: "He Says He Is Going to Marry Me". What Does the Law Say?	Dr Farah Nini Dusuki Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya (UM)
0910 - 0950	Mediation: Perspectives of the Bench, Bar, and Private Mediation. What Impact Has It Had on the Malaysian Landscape?	Datin Anit Kaur Randhawa Advocate & Solicitor, Partner with Asbir, Hira Singh & Co
0950 - 1010	LET’S HEAR FROM THE FLOOR
1010 - 1030	MORNING TEA BREAK AND BOOTH VISITS
1030 - 1110	Unlawful Admission, Gillick Competency, and Other Considerations Within the Emergency Setting	Dr Farah Nini Dusuki Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya (UM)
1110 - 1140	Resolving Grievances from Medical Mishaps – “Is Tort the Only, or Better.. Solution?”	Dr Teo Aik Howe Consultant Emergency Physician Hospital Pulau Pinang
1140 - 1210	Advance Decision Making in Malaysia – Quo Vadis?	Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min Lecturer, Department of Medical Ethics & Law, Faculty of Medicine, University Technology Mara (UiTM)
1210 - 1240	Medical Negligence: What Do Doctors Really Need to Know?	Puan Ratnawati Osman Vice President, FINPRO - Healthcare, Marsh Specialty Marsh Insurance Brokers Malaysia
1240 - 1300	LET’S HEAR FROM THE FLOOR
1300 - 1400	LUNCH BREAK AND BOOTH VISITS
1400 - 1445	Patient’s Medical Records – What Do We Need to Know?	Puan Nurhafizza binti Azizan Head of Government Contracts and Medical Negligence Unit Civil Division Attorney General’s Chambers
1445 - 1530	The Importance of Medical Experts' Opinions in Medical Negligence Cases from the Court's Perspective	Puan Nurhafizza binti Azizan Head of Government Contracts and Medical Negligence Unit Civil Division Attorney General’s Chambers
1530 - 1630	PANEL DISCUSSION Has the Medicolegal Landscape Shifted? Exploring Siow Ching Yee vs Columbia Asia Landmark Trial	Datin Anit Kaur, Puan Nurhafizza binti Azizan, Puan Ratnawati Osman, Datuk Dr Mahathar bin Abdul Wahab, Dr Teo Aik Howe Moderator: Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose
1630 - 1700	LET’S HEAR FROM THE FLOOR
1700	LUCKY DRAW, EVENING TEA BREAK AND ADJOURN
1700	END OF CONFERENCE

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