Official systems and rules for this profession in United Arab Emirates
Bawabetna summaries of official publications, each linked to its source. The official text prevails. These systems are run by the authorities: you use them directly, and the program keeps your own records organised alongside them.
Health data stays inside the UAE
Health data and information related to health services provided in the UAE may not be stored, processed or transferred outside the country, except in cases set by a decision of the health authority in coordination with the ministry. The law applies to every use of information and communications technology in health, including free zones.
Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 (ICT in health fields), Articles 2 and 13 · Official source
Health records kept at least 25 years
Health data and information kept by information technology must be kept for a period suited to the need for it, and for no less than 25 years from the date of the last health procedure of the person concerned, while ensuring their confidentiality, accuracy and credibility.
Federal Law No. 2 of 2019, Article 20 · Official source
Identity number on every health record
The identity number must be recorded in all health transactions, records and files and used to organise and keep them, except in emergencies and other cases set by a decision of the minister.
Federal Law No. 2 of 2019, Article 21 · Official source