Article 43 of the Saudi Healthcare Professions Practice Law
المادة 43 من نظام مزاولة المهن الصحية
The article authorizes the Minister of Health to issue the Law's Implementing Regulations, publish them in the Official Gazette, and issue the decisions and instructions needed to implement it.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يصدر الوزير اللائحة التنفيذية لهذا النظام، وتنشر في الجريدة الرسمية كما يصدر القرارات والتعليمات اللازمة لتنفيذ هذا النظام.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 43 explained in plain English
This article identifies the body responsible for implementing the Law and issuing its detailed instruments, which is the Minister of Health (under the definition of "Minister" in Article 1). The article gives the Minister two powers:
- Issuing the Implementing Regulations of the Law, which must be published in the Official Gazette.
- Issuing the decisions and instructions needed to implement the Law.
The importance of this article is that the details the Law leaves to the Implementing Regulations or to the Minister's decisions are issued under it. Anyone who wants to know the details of a provision the Law referred to the Regulations should refer to the Regulations the Minister issues under this article.
The requirement of publication in the Official Gazette lets practitioners, facilities and the public see the Regulations.
It is preceded by Article 42, which repeals the Law on Practicing the Profession of Human Medicine and Dentistry issued by Royal Decree No. (M/3) dated 21/2/1409 AH and the Law on Practicing the Profession of Pharmacy and Trading in Medicines and Medical Preparations issued by Royal Decree No. (M/18) dated 18/3/1398 AH, and every provision that conflicts with the Law. It is followed by Article 44, which provides that the Law is published in the Official Gazette and takes effect sixty days after the date of its publication.
Anyone who needs to know a specific regulatory provision or ministerial decision and its effect on them may consult a lawyer specialized in healthcare practice and medical malpractice cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 43 of the Saudi Healthcare Professions Practice Law
Who issues the Implementing Regulations of the Healthcare Professions Practice Law?
The Minister of Health issues them, and they are published in the Official Gazette.
Can the Minister of Health issue instructions to implement the Law?
Yes. The Minister issues the decisions and instructions needed to implement the Law.
More articles on Final Provisions and Entry into Force
- Article 42
The article repeals the law on practicing human medicine and dentistry and the law on practicing pharmacy and trading in medicines and medical preparations, and every provision that conflicts with this Law.
يلغي هذا النظام نظام مزاولة مهنة الطب البشري وطب الأسنان، الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (م/3) وتاريخ 21/ 2/ 1409هـ، كما يلغي نظام مزاولة مهنة الصيدلة والاتجار بالأ
- Article 44
The article provides that the Law is published in the Official Gazette and takes effect sixty days after the date of its publication.
ينشر هذا النظام بالجريدة الرسمية، ويعمل به بعد ستين يومًا من تاريخ نشرة
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.