UAE introduces new law on mental health to protect patients

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Dec 20, 2023

UAE introduces new law on mental health to protect patients


he government has issued a new federal law on mental health, securing the rights of psychiatric patients and ensuring the provision of the best physical and mental care available. It prohibits the delivery of mental health services without a licence, brings in age-specific safeguards to help minors and establishes monitoring committees in each emirate. The law aims to regulate the relationship between every patient and each of the parties dealing with them while promoting social integration and reducing the emotional stress on family members.

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