This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 5 August 2026 by Mr Dev Sundram and moderated by Mr Hakimi Nizam. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks.
Overview:
When something goes wrong in a hospital, getting answers is rarely straightforward. Medical records may be incomplete, incident reports are classified as confidential, and the identities of the treating staff can be difficult to establish. Families are left without the information they need to understand what happened, let alone to seek accountability.
The recent High Court decision in Shasinie Omana Prakash v The Government of Malaysia has changed that picture, with the court rejecting arguments of confidentiality and ordering full disclosure of medical information. Join our Medical Negligence team as we unpack what this recent decision means for patients, families, and practitioners.
Talk Points:
- A patient’s right of access to medical records
- Overcoming arguments of confidentiality
- The court’s current approach to disclosure of medical information
- Practical steps after a hospital adverse event
Speaker: Dev Sundram (Senior Associate)
Moderator: Hakimi Nizam (Associate)
A copy of the talk slide in PDF format is available for download here.
