"After investigation, if a definite case of negligence is found by the peers then action can be taken to warn, suspend, or de-register the doctor," he added.
Subramaniam was responding to a query by Malaysiakini if the ministry is probing the case of teenager G Tinasha, whose parents claimed had died due to the negligence by Assunta Hospital's medical staff.
The parents have since filed two police reports against the private hospital located in Petaling Jaya.They lodged the second report two days ago after failing to obtain their 14-year-old daughter's medical report.
Tinasha's uncle I Ramesh said the hospital told the family that the report is being withheld because of the media blitz.
Assunta Hospital chief executive officer Peter TL Leong later told Malaysiakini that the family must follow proper channels to obtain the report.
However, Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) had dismissed the hospital's explanation, saying the parents were entitled to the report.
Assunta denies allegation
Meanwhile, Subramaniam said the conduct of the hospital fell under the Private Hospitals Act.
"And any omissions or irregularities found will be dealt with by the provisions of the Act," he added.On the issue of compensation, the minister said such claims will have to go through the judicial process.
Assunta Hospital has denied that its medical staff was negligent in treating Tinasha.
According to Leong, his staff had followed procedure.
He also accused the teenager's parents of refusing to agree to an amicable solution.
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