The article under consideration dwells upon malpractice in health care system in UAE. Salama (2008) reports that one of the members of Federal National Council (FCN), Salem Mohammad Al Naqbi stressed that medical errors “caused deaths, even during simple operations”. According to Ministry of Health various measures are undertaken to address this problem. It is necessary to note that these measures can be quite successful. Training is one of the most effective measures to undertake.
Notably, the issues concerning malpractice are common for many countries (Liuzzo, 2009). First, it is important to define the term though. Malpractice is improper conduct of a professional. Malpractice in health care can often cause injuries and even deaths. As has been mentioned above, Salama (2008) reports that people die even during simple operations.
In the case of the UAE malpractice is often the result of lack of knowledge and experience. Health care professionals do not have the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully conduct operations. These mistakes lead to numerous injuries and even deaths. It is important to note that malpractice associated with unethical conduct is not typical for the UAE.
It is necessary to note that training can solve this problem (Liuzzo, 2009). In the first place, appropriate training programs can diminish the lack of knowledge. Of course, it could be even more effective to analyse downsides of medical education in the country. Medical schools should provide health care institutions with professionals who have the necessary knowledge and skills.
Of course, it is also important to encourage health care professionals to attend various training programs. Apart from this, it is crucial to launch various conferences, workshops, etc. These venues will be helpful for health care professionals as they can share experience.
Salama (2008) mentions that one of the Ministry’s strategies is to invite foreign professionals who can improve the situation. Of course, this measure can also be effective. Firstly, these health care professionals will improve the quality of medical services. Secondly, these foreign professionals can share their experience and help domestic heath care professionals develop. Notably, Salama (2008) reports that the Federal National Council rejected this measure. The officials wanted a more comprehensive approach.
Admittedly, education is the key to the problem. Health care professionals will conduct properly if they have the necessary knowledge and experience. It is also important to note that the UAE should not ignore the ethical plane as Liuzzo (2009) notes that malpractice often emerges in this very area.
Finally, Liuzzo also notes that liability of health care professionals can encourage the latter to conduct properly. Therefore, it can be effective to introduce certain amendments to the law. Salama (2008) mentions that some steps were undertaken in this area. Therefore, it is possible to state that the UAE officials are on the right track and the problem can be solved. Of course, the measures undertaken should be comprehensive and consistent.
On balance, it is possible to note that the article under consideration reveals a problem in health care system in the UAE and the way the problem is addressed. The article dwells upon malpractice which is a result of the lack of knowledge and experience.
Though some measures have been undertaken, they were proved to be insufficient. Reportedly, the UAE officials see the solution of the problem in training and issuing medical liability. Notably, reforms in medical education should be the starting point in health care system reforms.
Reference List
Liuzzo, A.L. (2009). A. Liuzzo’s essentials of business law. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Salama, S. (2008). Medical errors and neglect killing patients in the UAE, says Federal National Council. Gulfnews. Web.