DHA Healthcare Regulations & Licensing 2

Question 1

Under DHA regulations, which license category is required for a foreign-trained physician to practice independently in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Full/General license

Answer

A Full (General) DHA license is required for independent practice in Dubai. Foreign-trained physicians must pass the DHA Prometric exam, credential verification, and meet eligibility criteria. Provisional licenses are issued for supervised practice pending full licensure.

Question 2

According to UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability, what is the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim?

Accepted Answer

3 years from date of discovering the harm or 15 years from the incident

Answer

UAE Medical Liability Law No. 4/2016 sets a 3-year limitation period from discovering the harm, with an absolute bar of 15 years from the incident date. This ensures patients have adequate time to identify harm while limiting indefinite liability.

Question 3

The DHA Sheryan system is used for which primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare professional licensing and facility accreditation management

Answer

Sheryan is DHA's integrated digital platform for healthcare regulation, including professional licensing applications, renewals, credential verification, and facility accreditation management. Healthcare professionals and facilities use it to manage regulatory compliance.

Question 4

Under DHA Patient Rights Charter, a patient has the right to refuse treatment. Which of the following best describes the healthcare provider's obligation in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, ensure patient is informed, and respect the decision if the patient has capacity

Answer

A competent adult patient has the right to refuse treatment under UAE law and DHA Patient Rights. Healthcare providers must document the refusal, ensure informed refusal (patient understands risks), and respect the decision. Override is only appropriate in emergency situations involving incompetent patients or minors.

Question 5

A DHA-licensed physician discovers that a colleague is practicing while impaired by alcohol. What is the appropriate course of action under DHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Report to DHA and/or hospital administration; activate patient safety protocols

Answer

Impaired practice is a patient safety issue and must be reported. DHA regulations and professional ethics require mandatory reporting of colleagues who pose a danger to patients. The physician should report to DHA regulatory authority and hospital administration, and ensure patient safety is addressed.

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DHA Healthcare Regulations & Licensing 2