The Medical Humanities and Ethics Unit (MedHEU) at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, established in August 2021, integrates disciplines like history, philosophy, and literature to enhance medical education and practice. MedHEU aims to cultivate holistic and empathetic healthcare professionals through its focus on education, research, and societal services. The unit's mission is to embed medical humanities and ethics into the healthcare framework, promoting a more compassionate and ethical approach to medicine. Its vision is to be a leading centre for medical humanities and ethics in Southeast Asia.
For additional information about the organisation, please visit the website at https://medicine.um.edu.my/medheu