MMC's SOP requires disciplinary probe before action on sexual harassment


– AFP

PETALING JAYA: A doctor accused of sexual harassment can be reprimanded, suspended or have his or her name removed from the register if found to have breached the code of professional conduct, said a doctor familiar with the process of the Malaysian Medical Council’s (MMC) disciplinary inquiries.

He said sexual harassment was alluded to in the code of professional conduct and considered improper behaviour for a doctor.

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