UAE Introduces Stringent Regulations for Healthcare Professionals and Veterinary Sector
The UAE government has announced a comprehensive set of federal laws designed to govern the practices of healthcare professionals and to establish a national medical register. This initiative also encompasses the realm of private health facilities and veterinary medicine, with strict penalties slated for those found practicing without the requisite license.
UAE Government has approved federal decrees regulating the practice of healthcare professions, and establishing a national medical register, and also approved the laws on private health facilities and veterinary medicine#UAEGOV pic.twitter.com/bSKuRrAUcL
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) August 8, 2023
Key Highlights of the New Laws:
- Regulation of various healthcare professions, spanning nursing, medical laboratories, medical physics, functional therapy, physiotherapy, aesthetics, anesthesia, audiology, and radiology.
- Imposing escalated penalties for unlicensed healthcare workers and those failing to meet professional requirements.
- Outlining medical ethics and professional conduct guidelines for healthcare practitioners.
- Updating disciplinary measures to align with violations while maintaining private health facility operations.
- Creation of a national registry to document licensed healthcare professionals within the country.
- Enabling foreign investors to participate in the veterinary sector by establishing and owning veterinary facilities.
Stricter Penalties for Unlicensed Practitioners: The revised regulations underscore the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the integrity of healthcare professions. Unauthorized practice or fraudulent acquisition of licenses will result in substantial consequences. Individuals falsely representing themselves as licensed professionals may incur fines ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 100,000 or potential imprisonment. Additionally, such offenses could lead to license suspension, removal from the professional registry, and even establishment closure.
Compliance and Ethical Standards: Health practitioners, regardless of their licensing status, must adhere to the new rules within the remaining validity of their current license or within six months from the law’s effective date. The updated legislation emphasizes ethical standards and responsibilities. Practitioners are obliged to work within the confines of their granted licenses, stay informed about federal and local legislation, and perform their duties with precision and honesty.
Enhanced Veterinary Sector and Investment Opportunities: The legislative revisions extend to the veterinary sector, now open for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to establish and own veterinary facilities. This step aims to encourage foreign investments and foster growth within the sector.
The UAE’s commitment to bolstering the healthcare industry through comprehensive regulations underscores its dedication to ensuring the highest quality of healthcare services and ethical conduct.
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