Short description:

Healthcare in the UAE: A Comprehensive Insight into a Transformative Journey

This open-access first-of-its-kind book in United Arab Emirates (UAE) healthcare history was designed to become an essential resource for various stakeholders seeking an in-depth understanding of the healthcare landscape across the UAE, spanning all seven emirates and encompassing both private and public health systems. It systematically explores the evolving journey of healthcare policy, service delivery, and innovation in the UAE, celebrating key milestones and success stories while shedding light on ongoing challenges and unmet needs. 

Authored by a diverse group of experts from across the UAE, it draws contributions from professionals in primary care, specialist care, preventive medicine, public health policy, regulatory frameworks, reimbursement systems, clinical research, health informatics, health economics, medical education, training, and licensing. Additionally, it examines evolving interest areas in the UAE healthcare sector, such as the flourishing medical tourism industry and the growing use of precision medicine and artificial intelligence. 

Individual chapters not only delve into the challenges facing specific healthcare disciplines but also offer strategic insights into future directions, outlining clear roadmaps for desired changes. The book also presents a forward-looking blueprint for the growth of the healthcare sector over the next 50 years to meet national priorities of health longevity and infrastructure sustainability.

This is the first comprehensive publication to provide such a broad, in-depth analysis of healthcare in the UAE. Endorsed by the prestigious Emirates Oncology Society and the Emirates Medical Association, it is a landmark contribution to understanding and advancing healthcare in the region. 

Whether you are a healthcare professional, policy maker, academic scholar, or investor, this book offers valuable perspectives and actionable insights into one of the world's most dynamic healthcare systems.

Long description:

Healthcare in the UAE: A Comprehensive Insight into a Transformative Journey

This open-access first-of-its-kind book in United Arab Emirates (UAE) healthcare history was designed to become an essential resource for various stakeholders seeking an in-depth understanding of the healthcare landscape across the UAE, spanning all seven emirates and encompassing both private and public health systems. It systematically explores the evolving journey of healthcare policy, service delivery, and innovation in the UAE, celebrating key milestones and success stories while shedding light on ongoing challenges and unmet needs. 

Authored by a diverse group of experts from across the UAE, it draws contributions from professionals in primary care, specialist care, preventive medicine, public health policy, regulatory frameworks, reimbursement systems, clinical research, health informatics, health economics, medical education, training, and licensing. Additionally, it examines evolving interest areas in the UAE healthcare sector, such as the flourishing medical tourism industry and the growing use of precision medicine and artificial intelligence. 

Individual chapters not only delve into the challenges facing specific healthcare disciplines but also offer strategic insights into future directions, outlining clear roadmaps for desired changes. The book also presents a forward-looking blueprint for the growth of the healthcare sector over the next 50 years to meet national priorities of health longevity and infrastructure sustainability.

This is the first comprehensive publication to provide such a broad, in-depth analysis of healthcare in the UAE. Endorsed by the prestigious Emirates Oncology Society and the Emirates Medical Association, it is a landmark contribution to understanding and advancing healthcare in the region. 

Whether you are a healthcare professional, policy maker, academic scholar, or investor, this book offers valuable perspectives and actionable insights into one of the world's most dynamic healthcare systems.

Table of Contents:

History of Healthcare in the UAE.- History of Kanad Hospital ? the First Hospital in the UAE.- Overview of UAE Healthcare.- Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE.- Healthcare System in the Emirate of Dubai.- Abu Dhabi Public Health Center.- An Overview of the Burden of Disease in the UAE.- Health Insurances in the UAE.- National Institute of Health Sciences.- The Spectrum of Medical education and Training in the UAE: Accomplishments and Points to Ponder.- Career Opportunities for Physicians and Nurses and the Licensing Pathways in the UAE.- UAE Medical Liability Law.- National Vaccination Program in the UAE.- Private Healthcare in the UAE.- Health Economics in the UAE.- Research Productivity of Health Sciences Institutions in the UAE - 20-Year-Based Bibliometric Analysis.- Nursing in the UAE ? Reality and Future Directions.- Advanced Practice Nursing within the UAE.- Primary Health Care in the UAE.- Obesity in the UAE.- Burden and Characteristics of Diabetes Mellitus and the Outcome of Diabetes Care in the UAE.- Cardiovascular Health in the UAE.- Women Health in the UAE.- Midwifery in the UAE.- The Children?s Health in the UAE ? The Past, Present & the Future.- Geriatric Medicine in the UAE.- Cancer Care in the UAE.- Palliative & Hospice Medicine in the UAE.- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the UAE.- Emergency Medicine in the UAE.- Intensive Care in the UAE.- Road Traffic Collisions in the UAE.- Mental Health in the UAE.- Rheumatic Disease History in the UAE.- Urology in the UAE.- Neurology Care in the UAE.- Respirology in the UAE

The Radiology Practice in UAE in Past, Present, and Future.- Postmortem Imaging in the UAE.- Evolution of Surgery in the UAE.- Infectious Disease in the UAE Health System.- Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in the UAE.- Oral health in the United Arab Emirates: Current status within global and regional perspectives.- Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in the UAE.- Safeguarding Children in UAE Healthcare Settings.- Genetic Diseases in the UAE.- The Historical Perspectives, Present Status, and Future Prospects of Pharmaceutical Services in the UAE.- Clinical Nutrition Specialty in the UAE.-   

Alternative Medicine in the UAE.- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare in the UAE.- Artificial Intelligence in Radiology in the UAE.- Health Media in the UAE.- The Future of Healthcare in the UAE.