The Malaysian Society for Quality in Health has urged patients to verify that it is safe to consult telemedicine practitioners to prevent misdiagnoses.
The innovation enhances virtual access to healthcare services, especially for long-distance patient and clinician contact, where medical facilities are scarce. “During virtual visits, doctors would rely on patient history and digital records, ensure they review information with patients thoroughly, and decide when in-person visits are necessary.
“No matter how, a healthcare provider will be held liable for misdiagnosis in telemedicine in the tort of negligence. The Telemedicine Act 1997 provides for the regulation and control of the practice of telemedicine and matters connected therewith.
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