Medical Negligence in Malaysia: Common Scenarios
- Partheeban Adaikalam

- Mar 20
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 24
Common Grounds for Claims:
Misdiagnosis/Delayed Diagnosis: Failure to accurately diagnose, leading to worsened outcomes.
Surgical Errors: Negligence during surgery, including wrong-site surgery or retained instruments.
Medication Errors: Incorrect prescriptions or administration, causing patient harm.
Birth Injuries: Negligent management of childbirth, resulting in injuries to mother or child.
Anesthesia Errors: Improper administration or monitoring of anesthesia.
Lack of Informed Consent: Performing procedures without adequate patient consent.
Nursing Home Negligence: Failure to provide adequate care in long-term facilities.
Emergency Room Errors: Negligent triage or treatment in emergency settings.
Radiological Errors: Misinterpretation of diagnostic imaging.
Failure to Monitor: Negligent failure to watch a patient's condition.
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