MMA Position Papers
Updated Position Papers
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Adolescent Health Policy
By MMA Adolescent Health Committee Adolescents are people aged 10-19 years of age making up 1 in 6 of the world population or 20% of Malaysian population. The 2020 Malaysian National Health and Morbidity Survey of secondary school students (13-17 year) revealed internet addiction (2/7); ever used drugs (1/25); smoking (1/10); ever tried alcohol (1/5). 1/6 was a recent victim of bullying. 7.3% admitted having... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Adopting Digital Health in Primary Care
By Dr Phuvaneswary S Digital health has become a transformative force in primary care, improving access, efficiency, and patient outcomes, particularly in the post-COVID era. With advancements in technology and the increasing need for integrated healthcare, digital tools like telemedicine, electronic medical records (EMRs), and mobile health apps have become essential. This paper explores... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Domiciliary-Based Primary Medical Care
By Dr. Rishi Varmaa Ganasan Home visits, house calls, domiciliary-based primary medical care, and concierge care are variations of the same service, which is now experiencing a resurgence in the private healthcare sector. However, this service presents several uncertainties regarding medicolegal considerations, clinical guidelines, and limitations of the provider. This paper seeks to address key concerns related to domiciliary care while also providing practice-based guidelines... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Molecular Medicine: Genetic Testing and Editing
By Dr Gayathri K. Kumarasuriar Genetic testing focuses on a single gene or part of a DNA, while Genome Testing covers the whole DNA. On 31 March 2022 the Human Genome project produced the first complete blueprint of the human genome sequencing since it first started in 1990. At the project's conclusion in 2003, the number of identified disease genes had risen to more than 1,400... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Relevance of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) In Malaysia
By MMA Committee on Integrative Medicine T&CM – “A form of health-related practice designed to prevent, treat or manage ailment or illness or preserve the mental and physical well-being of an individual, and includes such practices as traditional Malay medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Indian medicine, Islamic medical practice, homeopathy, and complementary therapies.”... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Assisted Reproduction
By Dr Pravin Peraba The importance of fertility treatment in a Malaysian context has taken on extra significance given the declining birth rate over the last 50 years. This trend has been particularly alarming over the last decade specifically. There needs to be a holistic approach to this issue with regards to the patients as well as the governance of the healthcare providers who engage and treat all these couples..... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on MMA MPSN Schedule of Relative Values of Fees (2024)
By MPSN Development Committee This Medical Practitioner provides a service to his patient. Like all services, this will attract a fee payable by the patient to the doctor. This position paper is meant to suggest the principles to be used in determining the quantum of fees to be charged.... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on The Health of The Plantation Community
By MMA Plantation Health Committee (2024) The health of the plantation community is crucial in the agriculture sector in Malaysia. Numerous studies have been done in the past to ensure that the community which contributed to one of the Country’s main economic sectors is not omitted in the national health plan... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Clinical Practice Guidelines
By Dr. Hooi Lai Ngoh Member of the MMA CPD-Committee (2023-2024) Healthcare policy makers, healthcare professionals, medical professional societies, non-governmental organizations, patients, and their careers in search of... Read More
The Malaysian Medical Association’s Position Paper on Organ Donation and Transplant
By Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min & Dr Wellester Anak Alvis (2024)
Organ donation and transplant has become one of the most significant advances in medicine, and it has been shown to save lives and enhance the quality of life for many people. Organ donation refers to the removal of an organ from...
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PROPOSED PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITION PAPERS
(Original version 1997; Revised version 2023; Accepted by 63rd MMA Council on 26th of May 2023)
1. The objective of the development of position papers is to reflect in writing, the MMA's policies and positions on various health and healthcare issues.
2. As policies and positions are dynamic ones and not static, the position papers will be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changing....
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