The ministry said injuries involving the spine or spinal cord can only be diagnosed, checked and treated by accredited orthopaedists and neurosurgeons.
It said medical practitioners should not issue public statements that can give rise to misconceptions or mislead the public, especially if it would tarnish the reputation of the medical profession.
“Practitioners who do not have legitimate annual practising certificates or who aren’t registered as a medical specialist under the National Register for Specialists for a certain field of expertise cannot practise as a medical practitioner or specialist and give a diagnosis or treatment to any patient.
“Medical practitioners found in breach of medical practice procedures can face action under the Medical Act 1971,” it said in a statement.
Za’imuddin was injured in a scuffle with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers for selling balloons illegally on March 28.
At a press conference last Sunday, private doctor, Dr Hafidz Rizal Amran claimed that Za’imuddin was at risk of permanent paralysis after a severe injury to the T12 thoracic spinal nerve.
Hafidz was formerly with PKR and had served as the Kelantan PKR Youth chief before being removed from the post in 2017.
Hafidz had also claimed that Za’imuddin was facing numerous complications from his injury, such as being unable to control his bladder and feeling numbness in parts of his body.
The ministry maintained that Za’imuddin had received the necessary diagnosis and treatment since he was first warded at the Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang following the incident.
However, it did not disclose the official diagnosis of his condition and injuries.
It said a follow-up appointment has been set and Za’imuddin may proceed with the treatment deemed necessary by the specialists attending to him.
It maintained that the best healthcare service possible would be given to anyone seeking treatment in public hospitals.
Za’imuddin had been treated at the Sultan Idris Shah Hospital for seven days from March 29 for his injuries.
Five people have given their statements to assist in the investigation into the scuffle, which is being held under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant in the discharge of their public functions.
A Bukit Aman source later revealed that Za’imuddin has a prior record for 13 offences, but he said a person’s criminal record should not be used as justification to mistreat them. - FMT
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