Doctors’ groups urge MOH to prepare a practical SOP and guideline on conducting antigen rapid tests in GP clinics.
Tag: GP clinic
17 August 2020
Vague Rules Curb Covid-19 Testing In GP Clinics
Doctors’ groups want a practical guideline from MOH on how to conduct antigen rapid tests in private general practitioner...
The Malaysian Medical Association also wants the Pathology Laboratory Act to be enforced.
The Ministry of Health’s Covid-19 guideline presently only recognises PCR tests.
The PCR test is for workers from high-risk areas, whereas GP clinics will run rapid antibody tests in the...
22 April 2020
Covid-19 Hits Private GPs, 45 Infected: MOH
Always wear a face mask even when treating patients for cough and cold, says Health DG.
Private hospitals and clinics have recorded a decline of about 70% in patient numbers during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Screening 400,000 workers would cost Socso RM32 million if it pays RM80 per patient.
20 April 2020
Pandemic Hits Malaysian Private Health Sector Hard
Private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies want financial assistance from the government.
MMA supports antibody rapid tests for those returning to work, while FPMPAM highlights antigen rapid tests that require biosafety...