In a statement to The Straits Times, the Singapore Medical Association (SMA), which represents the majority of doctors here, said that more court actions being taken could see doctors' medical indemnities going up.

Last week, health authorities recommended that patients be allowed to appeal to the High Court if they felt that decisions made by the SMC's disciplinary arm were unfair.

Currently, only doctors convicted by the disciplinary committee may appeal to the High Court against the decision made.

It was one of many proposed amendments to the Medical Registration Act, which is pending feedback from public consultation.

Professor K. Satku, MOH director of Medical Services, said last week that the Ministry had decided to include this option after feedback from members of the public on why only doctors should be allowed to appeal.

For the full story, read Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.