The health authorities of Dubai have stated that new criteria have been established for physiotherapy services in the emirate. According to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), these standards outline requirements for medical institutions and staff members as well as explain performance metrics to guarantee patient-centered treatment.
The establishment of standards is in keeping with the strategic goal of the authority, according to Dr. Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of the DHA's Health Regulation Sector, which aims to ensure continual progress in the provision of health services.
He expressed gratitude to the Emirates Physiotherapy Society of the Emirates Medical Association for its assistance in creating the standards.
According to Dr. Hanan Obaid, head of the DHA's Health Policies and Standards Department, the objective of this guidance is to standardize the physiotherapy services offered by all medical institutions in the emirate in accordance with global best practices.
The requirements also include information on patient referral and education, bearing in mind the highest standards of health and safety in the industry, as per Dr. Obaid.
