Under UAE federal health legislation, what is the minimum retention period for a patient's medical records after the last procedure or encounter?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. At least 25 years
- Step 1: UAE federal legislation on medical liability requires healthcare facilities to keep patients' medical files for a long fixed period after the last procedure. Step 2. The minimum period is 25 years. Answer: At least 25 years. Why not the others: periods of 1 year, 6 months or 30 days are far shorter than the legal minimum.
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