THE APPLICATION OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) SUCH AS MEDIATION TO OVERCOME ISSUES IN MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE IN MALAYSIA By: MUHAMMAD MUSHRIN BIN ESA (2017867198) ABSTRACT The application of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods particularly in medical negligence has been well-accepted in many countries in recent years. One of the key techniques, mediation has been one of the way to overcome such dispute related to medical negligence. Medical negligence is among the critical subject to be discussed by the legal practitioner and the medical professionals. Compared to other professions, the profession of medicine is the only profession which is very vulnerable and subject to criticisms from the public due to the negligent acts or omissions during their course of duty. However, some of the countries against the application of mediation with the reason if it is inconsistence with the current law. For instance, in the United Kingdom (UK); The Royal Society of Edinburgh Report s...