Tag: healthcare law Pakistan
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PMDC Declares Clinical Practice by Psychologists and Dental Technicians Illegal
PMDC Reinforces Healthcare Regulations with New Ruling The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has issued a decisive ruling declaring that clinical practice by psychologists and dental technicians is illegal. The announcement underscores the council’s commitment to safeguarding patient safety and ensuring that only properly licensed medical and dental professionals are authorized to provide healthcare…
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DRAP Seeks Ban on Online Sale of Unregistered Medicines
Pakistan Moves to Regulate Online Medicine Sales The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken a decisive step to safeguard public health by seeking a ban on the online sale of unregistered medicines. Officials argue that the uncontrolled availability of such products poses serious risks to patients, as these medicines have not undergone proper…
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Medical Tribunal Redefines Negligence vs Misconduct in Pakistan
A Landmark Ruling in Medical Regulation In a groundbreaking decision, Pakistan’s Medical Tribunal has set aside the Pakistan Medical Commission’s (PMC) verdict that permanently cancelled a doctor’s licence over alleged misconduct in medico-legal post-mortem reports. The tribunal ruled that while negligence was evident, there was no proof of intentional misconduct or fraud. The case stemmed…