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c. The following controls must be fulfilled when exchanging data and reports:
1) Obtaining the patient's consent before transferring his/ her data to any other facility for
the purpose of performing a Telehealth Diagnosis;
2) The data transfer should be to the extent required by the patient's health condition, and
in a way that ensures the best completion of the Telehealth Diagnosis;
3) Applying precise procedures on how to transfer, save, store, protect and maintain
confidentiality of the patient data.

 Controls of Telehealth Consultation Service:

Telehealth Consultation is subject to the special controls set out by the Health Authority, and in
all cases the health professional who deals directly with the patient is responsible for any health
care work that he/ she performs towards the patient.

 Controls of Telehealth Treatment Prescription:
a. Telehealth treatment shall be prescribed by a doctor licensed by the Health Authorities in the
State, and works in a facility licensed to provide telehealth services;
b. The doctor who prescribes the telehealth treatment must conduct an electronic examination of
the patient through the use of electronic technology and must adhere to the standards of State-
level healthcare;
c. Files and documents must be certified according to the applicable rules and regulations;
d. The prescription of treatment must be based on a diagnosis, ensuring that there are no medical
contraindications of the prescribed medicine and for receiving the treatment. It must also be
ensured that the patient is able to understand the risks and is aware of the benefits of the
treatment, otherwise the patient must be referred to a health care doctor for clinical
examination;
e. The doctor should discuss the treatment plan with the patient, unless his physical or mental
condition does not allow so;
f. Medicines are prescribed according to the legislation in force in the State;
g. The doctor may prescribe a treatment without being bound by the rules of Telehealth Treatment
Prescription with regard to diagnosis and discussion of the treatment with the patient only in
the following cases:
1) If a consultation is made with another physician who has a direct relationship with the
patient while providing continuous supervision over the treatment;
2) In case the physician is attending or through coverage via phone so as the doctor
prescribing the treatment reviews the patient's health records.

4. Controls of Telehealth Monitoring:
a. Submission of a full application to install and activate the Telehealth Monitoring Service
at home or the place where the patient (client) is;
b. Submission of a Telehealth Monitoring Service request or order signed and dated by the
physician treating the patient (client);
c. Ensure that telehealth monitoring data is collected accurately and in a reliable manner;

*In case of any misinterpretation, the Arabic version of this legislation prevails.