Malaysia legislation

Section 79

of *PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES ACT 1998

Section 79

The licensee of a private maternity home shall ensure that—

(a)

the medical management of patients vests in a registered medical practitioner;

(b)

there is established a Medical Advisory Committee or a

Midwifery Care Advisory Committee in accordance with paragraph (c) or (d);

(c)

where midwifery care is provided by registered midwives, there is established a Midwifery Care Advisory

Committee whose members shall be registered midwives representing all midwives practising in the maternity home to advise on all aspects relating to midwifery care and the visiting medical practitioner shall be a member of the Midwifery Care Advisory Committee;

(d)

where midwifery care is provided by a registered medical practitioner, paragraph 78(b) shall apply.

Private Healthcare Facilities and Services 63

Nursing Advisory Committee

Section 79 — AKTA KEMUDAHAN DAN PERKHIDMATAN JAGAAN KESIHATAN SWASTA 1998