DOH UAE Health Laws & Regulations

Question 1

Which federal law governs the practice of medicine and the licensing of healthcare professionals across the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Federal Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability

Answer

Federal Law No. 2 of 1996 on Private Health Facilities

Answer

UAE Penal Code 1987

Answer

Cabinet Resolution No. 23 of 2010

Question 2

Under UAE Medical Liability Law No. 4 of 2016, what is the standard definition of medical error?

Accepted Answer

An act or omission by a practitioner that deviates from accepted medical standards and causes harm

Answer

Any adverse outcome during treatment regardless of care level

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An error only if the patient dies

Answer

An error only in private facilities

Question 3

Which Abu Dhabi regulation mandates that all residents must have basic health insurance coverage?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi Law No. 23 of 2005 on Health Insurance

Answer

UAE Federal Insurance Law 1984

Answer

Dubai Health Insurance Law No. 11 of 2013

Answer

Cabinet Resolution No. 59 of 2019

Question 4

Under DOH regulations, what must a healthcare facility display prominently for patients regarding their rights?

Accepted Answer

Patient Rights and Responsibilities Charter

Answer

Insurance tariff schedule

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Physician salary structure

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Facility ownership details

Question 5

Which authority investigates medical malpractice complaints against healthcare professionals in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

DOH Medical Liability Committee

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UAE Federal Court directly

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Ministry of Interior

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Dubai Health Authority

Question 6

What penalty can be imposed under UAE law for practising medicine without a valid licence in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment and/or a financial fine

Answer

A written warning only

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Mandatory CME course

Answer

Visa cancellation only