Public Health Minister Dr. Altagracia Guzm?n yesterday backed the suggestion that Dominican doctors’ should be tested every two years to ensure that they are staying up-to-date in their fields. The suggestion was made publicly by the National Association of Private Clinics (ANDECLIP), which suggests that checks be made every two years by a tripartite commission to verify that every doctor has had at least 100 hours of professional training in his field during each two-year period. Under the ANDECLIP proposal, the tripartite commission would be composed of the Health Ministry, ANDECLIP and the Dominican Medical Association (AMD). ANDECLIP is proposing that the idea be included in the General Health Law now before Congress. Dr. Guzm?n agreed that more frequent testing would oblige doctors to study and stay on top of their specialties, resulting in better quality care for Dominican patients.
