An educational series for professional development of medical doctors offered by the Singapore Medical Association Centre for Medical Ethics and Professionalism (SMA CMEP).
Objectives:
- To equip medical doctors on the basic knowledge of the law and medical professionalism as it affects medical practice in Singapore.
- To understand the law as it applies to the area of professional regulation, governance and accountability
- To acquire the strategies for good legal risk management to reduce claims and complaints.
- To apply the law and professional ethics to promote patient safety and patient-centred medical practice.
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Medicine, Doctors and The Law Seminar 1: Medical Professionalism - How The Law And Ethics Regulate Our Practice And Influence Professional Standards?
Date: 14th March 2026, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Registration & lunch will commence at 1:00pm)
No. of MME points: 2 (pending SMC's approval)
Panel: Dr Benjamin Lee, Mr Tham Hsu Hsien & Ms Michelle Wee
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Medicine, Doctors and The Law Seminar 2: Professional Accountability - What Are The Routes To Bring Doctors To Account And How Do We Respond Effectively?
Date: 16th May 2026, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Registration & lunch will commence at 1:00pm)
No. of MME points: 2 (pending SMC's approval)
Panel: Dr Charmain Heah, Dr Benjamin Lee & Ms Mak Wei Munn
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Medicine, Doctors and The Law Seminar 3: Medical Negligence - Understanding The Concepts, Processes And Defence
Date: 15th August 2026, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Registration & lunch will commence at 1:00pm)
No. of MME points: 2 (pending SMC's approval)
Panel: Dr Charmain Heah, Mr Hong Qibin & A/Prof Seow Wan Tew
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Medicine, Doctors and The Law Seminar 4: Risk Management for Doctors - Know The Legal Statutes For Practice & How To Avoid Or Manage Complaints
Date: 3rd October 2026, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Registration & lunch will commence at 1:00pm)
No. of MME points: 2 (pending SMC's approval)
Panel: Dr Charmain Heah, Mr Tham Hsu Hsien & Ms Michelle Wee
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Medicine, Doctors and The Law Seminar 5: Understanding Consent - The Key Elements Which Protect Patients And Doctors
Date: 7th November 2026, Saturday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Registration & lunch will commence at 1:00pm)
No. of MME points: 2 (pending SMC's approval)
Panel: Mr Hong Qibin, Dr Benjamin Lee & A/Prof Seow Wan Tew
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Registration Fees:
SMA Members: $109 (inclusive of GST)
Non Members: $218 (inclusive of GST)
For more information, please contact Spencer Soh:
Email: cme@sma.org.sg