11:19, 4 May 2023
YEREVAN, MAY 4, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian government is introducing a medical licensing procedure for health workers.
The bill was approved at the Cabinet meeting on May 4 and will be submitted to parliament.
Healthcare Minister Anahit Avanesyan said that they seek to introduce an individual licensing mechanism for health workers.
Two types of licensing mechanisms will be introduced, one for students in residency and one for medical practitioners who have completed full education. The systems will be put into effect from 2024 and 2026 respectively if adopted by parliament.
Health workers will have to successfully pass a test to obtain the license to practice medicine. The license will be issued for 5 years.
Doctors could face revocation of the license for medical errors, violation of ethics, failure to comply with terms of the certification and others.
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