MOH UAE Health Regulations & Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which UAE law governs the regulation of healthcare professionals and facilities?
- Federal Law No. 2 of 2019
- Federal Law No. 7 of 1975 (Correct answer)
- Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016
- Federal Law No. 10 of 2008
Correct answer: Federal Law No. 7 of 1975
Federal Law No. 7 of 1975 concerning the Practice of Human Medicine is the foundational legislation governing healthcare professionals and facilities in the UAE.
Question 2: A healthcare professional renewing their MOH license must fulfill how many Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours per year?
- 10 hours
- 15 hours
- 20 hours (Correct answer)
- 30 hours
Correct answer: 20 hours
MOHAP requires healthcare professionals to complete a minimum of 20 CME hours annually as a condition of license renewal.
Question 3: What is the role of the Medical Liability Committee under UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2016?
- Issuing medical licenses
- Investigating medical errors and malpractice claims (Correct answer)
- Setting drug prices
- Approving hospital construction
Correct answer: Investigating medical errors and malpractice claims
The Medical Liability Committee investigates alleged medical errors, reviews expert opinions, and makes recommendations regarding malpractice cases under Federal Law No. 4 of 2016.
Question 4: Under UAE regulations, informed consent must be obtained in which situation?
- Only for surgical procedures
- Only for experimental treatments
- Before any invasive procedure or treatment with significant risk (Correct answer)
- Only when the patient requests it
Correct answer: Before any invasive procedure or treatment with significant risk
UAE health regulations require informed consent before any invasive procedure or treatment carrying significant risk, ensuring patients understand the nature and risks of their care.
Question 5: The Good Standing Certificate required for UAE MOH licensure must be issued by which body?
- The patient's home country embassy
- The licensing authority of the applicant's home country (Correct answer)
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- A UAE-accredited hospital
Correct answer: The licensing authority of the applicant's home country
The Good Standing Certificate confirming no disciplinary actions must be issued by the official licensing or regulatory authority in the applicant's country of previous registration.
Question 6: Which UAE authority specifically oversees healthcare regulation in Abu Dhabi?
- MOHAP
- DHA
- DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) (Correct answer)
- HAAD (now absorbed into DOH)
Correct answer: DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi)
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) is the regulatory authority governing healthcare in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, replacing the former HAAD in 2016.
MOH UAE Health Regulations & Licensing 2
Which UAE law governs the regulation of healthcare professionals and facilities?