MMA calls for tighter hospital security after alleged impersonation incident

MMA calls for tighter hospital security after alleged impersonation incident

The association also says the 14-year-old's mental health should be assessed.

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MMA president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz said patient safety and privacy must be accorded the highest priority at all times.
PETALING JAYA:
The Malaysian Medical Association has called on authorities to tighten hospital security after a teenager was caught trespassing and impersonating hospital staff at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang.

MMA president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz expressed serious concerns about the security breach, saying it could potentially put the health and lives of patients at risk.

“Patient safety and privacy must remain the highest priority at all times,” she said in a statement.

Azizan also called for the hospital to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that no patients were adversely affected by the incident.

“Additionally, the 14 year-old’s mental health should be assessed as it is unusual for a 14-year-old to behave in such a manner,” she said.

Earlier today, it was reported that the teenager has been remanded until tomorrow.

Sepang magistrate Bukhori Ruslan issued the remand order against the teenager to facilitate investigations under Sections 448 and 170 of the Penal Code for trespassing and impersonating a civil servant, respectively.

The girl, who claimed she was a medical officer and wanted to assist in a surgery, was arrested at the lobby of the hospital yesterday.

Police also seized medical scrubs and a hospital lanyard.

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