MDCN Regulates Medical Practice But Lacks Telemedicine Clarity
“The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) regulates medical practice and ensures professional standards, but its licensing framework is still tied to physical service delivery, with limited clarity on telemedicine practice, liability, and system-wide coordination.”
Summary
The MDCN indeed regulates medical and dental practice and upholds professional standards in Nigeria. However, current evidence shows that its licensing system remains focused on traditional, in‑person service delivery, and there is no clear, comprehensive framework for telemedicine practice, liability, or coordinated national oversight. The regulatory environment for telemedicine is still underdeveloped, with limited specific guidance from the MDCN.
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- MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
To regulate the practice of Medicine, Dentistry and Alternative Medicine in the most efficient manner that safeguards best healthcare delivery for Nigerians..
- MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
With effect from 1st January 2026, all late payments will attract surcharges in accordance with the regulations outlined in the Registration Guidelines. These improvements underscore MDCN’s commitment to efficient regulation, improved practitioners’ experience, and a modernised licensing system.
- Federal Register :: Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications
This Fourth Temporary Rule, like the first three Temporary Rules, covers the portions of the March 2023 NPRMs related to extensions of the telemedicine flexibilities in place during the COVID-19 PHE, and it extends, through December 31, 2026, the ...
- Artificial intelligence readiness among healthcare students in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study assessing knowledge gaps, exposure, and adoption willingness - ScienceDirect
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare globally, yet its adoption in developing countries remains limited. As future practitioners, the readiness of healthcare students is crucial for successful AI integration, but this remains unexplored in the Nigerian context.
- Barriers and facilitators of provision of telemedicine in Nigeria: A systematic review - PMC
First, there exists perennial issues limiting effective telemedicine implementation in Nigeria such as limited internet connectivity and unreliable electricity supply [15–17]. Additionally, Chitungo et al. (2021) noted Nigeria is one of few countries in the continent without an enactment ...
- Telemedicine ready or not? A cross-sectional assessment of telemedicine maturity of federally funded tertiary health institutions in Nigeria - PMC
The median maturity levels for telemedicine readiness in specific domains were organizational readiness – 2.0 (2.0), processes 1.0 (1.0), digital environment 2.0 (3.0), human resources 2.0 (1.0), regulatory issues – 1.5 (1.0) and expertise 2.0 (2.0); mostly at beginner level, with no inter-zonal differences. Most participating institutions had no initiatives in place for domains of processes and regulatory issues. The current telemedicine maturity level of federally funded tertiary health institutions in Nigeria is at the beginner level.
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria - Wikipedia
The council operates through a ... officer and oversees the day-to-day administration of the council. The MDCN is responsible for accrediting medical and dental training institutions in Nigeria and abroad....
- NIGERIA’S TELEMEDICINE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK – THISDAYLIVE
The legislation should empower the MDCN to develop specific regulations governing telemedicine practice, ensuring that regulatory requirements evolve with technological advancements.
- (PDF) AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR TELEMEDICINE IN NIGERIA*
There is no regulatory body or agency specially formed to regulate telemedicine-related matters in Nigeria. ... there are government agencies indirectly responsible for regulating some of the issues that arise.
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