Abu Dhabi health regulator revokes one doctor’s licence and suspends another over controlled medicines violations

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the emirate’s healthcare sector, has revoked the licence of one doctor and suspended the licence of another after identifying violations related to regulations governing the handling of controlled medicines. The measures were taken as part of the department’s ongoing regulatory efforts to protect patient safety, ensure compliance with the highest standards of medical practice and strengthen professional accountability across the healthcare sector. The violations were detected through coordinated oversight efforts between the relevant authorities, supported by the department’s digital and smart monitoring systems, as well as routine inspection activities. Investigations revealed shortcomings in clinical assessment and patient follow-up, in addition to failures in medical documentation requirements, including the proper recording of medical justifications for prescribing controlled medicines. The department said the action reflects its firm approach to addressing professional misconduct and its commitment to ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations governing medical practice, particularly those related to controlled medicines, given their direct impact on patient health and safety. DoH emphasised its continued efforts to enhance digital and smart monitoring systems and strengthen inspection and follow-up processes, supporting the detection of violations and ensuring that appropriate action is taken in line with established regulatory frameworks. The department said these efforts contribute to building a healthcare system founded on quality, safety and accountability. It also called on all healthcare professionals and medical facilities to fully comply with regulations governing controlled medicines and to adhere to requirements related to clinical assessment, medical documentation and patient follow-up. The department stressed that compliance with these standards is a fundamental professional responsibility and essential to ensuring the safety and quality of patient care. DoH concluded by highlighting the important role of community members in supporting regulatory efforts and encouraged the public to report any observations or violations related to healthcare services through its official channels, helping to maintain the quality and safety of healthcare services across the emirate.