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Table 2 Assessing Cambodia’s system for regulating health professionals

From: Strengthening health professions regulation in Cambodia: a rapid assessment

Does Cambodia have a legal/regulatory system for health professionals that assures safety and quality?

Sub total

1. Laws—maximum possible score: 4

Are there existing laws for regulating health professionals?

1/2

1/4

Are the existing laws less than 10 years old?

0/2

2. Regulatory institutions—maximum possible score: 6

Is there an existing regulator(s) for health professionals?

1/2

3/6

Is the regulator(s) well resourced?

1/2

Is the regulator running effective regulatory systems and processes?

1/2

3. Clarity—maximum possible score: 8

Are regulatory roles clear?

1/2

2/6

Do professionals understand their obligations?

1/2

Is there a clear overarching strategy/policy for health professional regulation?

0/2

4. Scope—maximum possible score: 8

Are all health professional groups regulated?

1/2

2/8

Of the groups that are regulated, are all members regulated?

Private sector?

1/2

Public sector?

0/2

Non-governmental organization?

0/2

5. Essential functions—maximum possible score: 10

Are all essential health professional regulatory functions in place?

Registration requirements

1/2

4/10

Licensing requirements

0/2

Standards

1/2

Controls on health professional education

1/2

Monitoring and compliance

1/2

6. Cambodia’s needs—maximum possible score: 6

Does the regulatory scheme address Cambodia’s current needs?

1/2

3/6

Is the current regulatory scheme contributing to the government’s broader health system objectives?

1/2

Does the current system meet ASEAN requirements for mutual recognition of health professional qualifications?

1/2

 

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