How will the HCSA interact with other professional Acts that currently govern the different categories of healthcare professionals, e.g., Medical Registration Act?
The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, Regulatory Scope of the HCSA
MOH recognises the central role that healthcare professionals play in the provision of healthcare services.
HCSA does not affect the operation of any of the Acts regulating healthcare professionals.
HCSA stipulates requirements pertaining to licensing and governance of services such as processes, facilities, safety standards required, and complements the Professional Acts in protecting the safety, welfare and continuity of care of patients.
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Why should the HCSA require background checks if there are already Professional Acts and their respective codes of conduct that perform the necessary checks?
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