Malaysia legislation

Section 115

of *PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES ACT 1998

Section 115

(a)

to the extent that the information is to be made available to the public under this Act;

(b)

in connection with the administration or enforcement of this Act or any proceedings under this Act;

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(c)

in connection with any matter relating to professional disciplinary proceedings, to a body established under any law regulating a health profession;

(d)

to the person’s counsel, upon the person’s request where the information relates to any healthcare service provided to him; or

(e)

with the consent of the patient or legal guardian to whom the information relates.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit.

Private psychiatric hospital, psychiatric nursing home and community mental health centre

Section 115 — AKTA KEMUDAHAN DAN PERKHIDMATAN JAGAAN KESIHATAN SWASTA 1998