Recently, plastic surgery and its complications are a topic of discussion in society. In general, these types of operations in women are not always successful. One of the reasons for this is the lack of professionalism of surgeons and doctors.
On social networks we find dozens of victims of failed plastic surgeries. Either they demand that they be operated on more correctly or they want their fees returned. Some go to court with facts and documents.
According to information published in the press, there are also those who died as a result of this type of operations. Furthermore, it is claimed that several doctors who practice plastic surgery in our country work with fake diplomas.
The issue has reached such a point that even the Milli Majlis has touched on this issue. Deputy Seyyad Salahli appealed to the relevant institutions, the Ministry of Health and the Management Union of Territorial Medical Units (TABİB) regarding plastic surgeons working without a diploma and asked them to take the issue into consideration.
In general, what are the reasons that give rise to the phrase “doctors without degrees”? How are medical degrees controlled? What qualifications do you need to complete to work as a cosmetic surgeon and what is the permit process?
In response to Bizim.media’s query, the Center of Analytical Expertise of the Ministry of Health said that plastic surgeons with higher education have the right to practice plastic surgery:
“Since 2011, the training of medical personnel within the framework of residency in plastic surgery at the Azerbaijan Medical University and the Azerbaijan Medical Training Institute has been started. According to the relevant law, the duration of training in plastic surgery in residency is fixed For five years Those who study abroad and complete residency in plastic surgery According to the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, doctors can continue their professional activities in practical surgery if the Ministry of. Science and Education and the Ministry of Science and Education confirm the academic equivalence of the diploma. Professional equivalence by the Ministry of Health In addition, since these specialists with higher education are engaged in practical medical activities, they participate in certification once every five years. .
The information mentions that the pertinent inspections are carried out in the institutions where plastic surgeons work:
“The medical service of plastic surgery is included in the “List of services and works authorized for private medical activity” (Resolution No. 206 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan of May 15, 2017), therefore companies operating in this direction Plastic surgeons must have the appropriate license. Control over the provision of medical services in institutions is carried out by the relevant institutions of the Ministry of Health in the form of inspections. planned, as well as unplanned inspections together with other institutions based on received complaints and presentations.
When deficiencies are detected during control measures, administrative sanctions (administrative fines) are taken in accordance with the relevant legislation and additional measures are implemented if they are detected again. Thus, in 2023 alone, 22 administrative fines were imposed on various companies on the basis of planned and unplanned inspections. During the 10 months of the current year, 15 violations of the rules were detected during inspections and administrative disciplinary measures were taken in this regard.
The institution said that patients have the right to request a medical certificate:
“The Analytical Expertise Center of the Ministry of Health checks the documents of doctors and medical personnel working in any clinic during planned and unplanned monitoring. If any negative situation is detected during the planned inspection, appropriate administrative measures are taken In addition, each patient has the right to request the certificate of the doctor from whom he requests. If the doctor does not present said certificate, the citizen can contact the AEM’s one-stop system, “hotline” (012) 596-05-. . 20), [email protected] You can apply via your email address or via the APPLICATION section of the pharma.az website. In this case an investigation is carried out and, if necessary, it is decided to carry out an unplanned inspection.”
