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Healthcare Regulations & Licensing Flashcards

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  1. Under DHA regulations, what is the maximum period for a temporary license granted to a visiting specialist?

    Answer: 3 months

    DHA grants visiting specialist temporary licenses for up to 3 months, renewable under specific conditions.

  2. Which DHA authority is responsible for accrediting healthcare facilities in Dubai?

    Answer: Dubai Health Authority Accreditation Department

    The DHA Accreditation Department oversees the accreditation of all healthcare facilities operating within Dubai.

  3. A physician licensed in Abu Dhabi wishes to practice in Dubai. What must they do?

    Answer: Apply for a DHA license through the proper registration process

    Each emirate's health authority issues its own license, so practitioners must apply separately to the DHA even if licensed elsewhere in the UAE.

  4. What does the DHA require before a new diagnostic imaging center can begin operations?

    Answer: Facility license from DHA plus compliance with radiation safety standards

    Diagnostic imaging centers must obtain a DHA facility license and demonstrate compliance with radiation safety regulations before operating.

  5. Under the DHA framework, which of the following is a Category A controlled medicine?

    Answer: Morphine

    Morphine is a Category A controlled substance under UAE and DHA drug regulations due to its high potential for abuse.

  6. What is the primary purpose of the DHA's Salama system?

    Answer: Centralized licensing and credentialing of healthcare professionals

    Salama is the DHA's integrated platform for licensing, credentialing, and regulatory management of healthcare professionals and facilities.

  7. If a DHA-licensed healthcare professional is convicted of a criminal offense, what is the most likely regulatory consequence?

    Answer: The license may be suspended or revoked pending investigation

    DHA regulations allow for license suspension or revocation when a licensee is convicted of a criminal offense, as fitness to practice may be compromised.