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Enhanced advertising control of healthcare service
Is advertising of educational talks/ workshops/ lectures on psychological interventions for mental conditions to members of the public considered as a healthcare advertisement? If yes, are these advertisements subject to the requirements under Section 31A and B of the HCSA?
Do the requirements under Section 31B of the HCSA apply to all clinical psychologists who wish to use the protected title, “Dr” in advertisements regardless of whether they practise at licensed (e.g., IMH and SGH) or non-licensed healthcare service providers (e.g. private psychological service providers/ clinics)?
Should clinical psychologists become registered healthcare professionals in future (i.e., they are included under Second Schedule of the AHPA), would they still need to comply with Section 31A and B of the HCSA?
What is the difference between ‘healthcare service providers’ and ‘healthcare professionals’? Please elaborate
What are the enforcement actions that can be taken against a person who contravene Section 31A or B of the HCSA?
Are non-registered healthcare professionals who wish to use the title “Dr” on their business cards required to state their doctorate / PhD qualifications and include the relevant disclaimers?
Can overseas-trained or retired doctors and dentists who are not registered in Singapore use the title “Dr” in healthcare service advertising?
Which group of healthcare professionals are allowed to use the title “Dr” in healthcare service advertising without needing to specify their qualifications?
If a non-medical PhD holder creates a website for their clinic that provides healthcare services, would they need to state their qualifications on the website?
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