DOH UAE Health Laws & Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 1995, which category of drugs requires a special red-form prescription?
- Antibiotics
- Narcotic and psychotropic substances (Correct answer)
- Over-the-counter analgesics
- Antihypertensives
Correct answer: Narcotic and psychotropic substances
Federal Law No. 14 of 1995 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances mandates that narcotics and psychotropics be prescribed on special controlled prescription forms (often colour-coded) to prevent misuse.
Question 2: Which DOH standard requires Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities to maintain a patient health record for a minimum period after the last patient visit?
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
- 25 years
Correct answer: 10 years
DOH standards require healthcare facilities to retain patient health records for a minimum of 10 years from the date of last service, or until the patient reaches age 21 for paediatric records.
Question 3: The Thiqa insurance plan in Abu Dhabi primarily covers which population group?
- Expatriate workers
- UAE nationals (Emiratis) (Correct answer)
- Low-income visa holders
- Medical tourists
Correct answer: UAE nationals (Emiratis)
Thiqa is the comprehensive health insurance plan provided by the Abu Dhabi government through Daman specifically for UAE nationals (Emiratis) residing in Abu Dhabi.
Question 4: Under UAE law, informed consent for elective surgery must be obtained in which manner?
- Verbal consent witnessed by a nurse
- Written signed consent by the patient or legal guardian before the procedure (Correct answer)
- Implied consent is sufficient for elective procedures
- Consent obtained by the anaesthetist on the day of surgery is sufficient
Correct answer: Written signed consent by the patient or legal guardian before the procedure
UAE law and DOH standards mandate written, signed informed consent from the patient (or legal guardian for minors/incapacitated patients) for elective surgical procedures, obtained in advance.
Question 5: Which DOH regulation governs telemedicine services and teleconsultation standards in Abu Dhabi?
- DOH Telemedicine and Teleconsultation Policy 2019 (Correct answer)
- UAE Federal Decree No. 5 of 2020
- Dubai Health Authority Circular 2018
- WHO Telemedicine Framework 2010
Correct answer: DOH Telemedicine and Teleconsultation Policy 2019
DOH issued its Telemedicine and Teleconsultation Policy in 2019, setting standards for remote consultations, patient privacy, prescribing, and technology requirements for Abu Dhabi licensed facilities.
Question 6: Under Abu Dhabi health regulations, what is the maximum timeframe within which a healthcare facility must report a Serious Adverse Event (SAE) to the DOH?
- 72 hours
- 24 hours (Correct answer)
- 7 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 24 hours
DOH mandates that Serious Adverse Events be reported within 24 hours of identification to enable timely regulatory oversight and patient safety investigation.
DOH UAE Health Laws & Regulations 2
Under UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 1995, which category of drugs requires a special red-form prescription?