ACTS & REGULATIONS
There are several statues that govern Bermuda’s healthcare system. These acts and regulations provide a framework for the conduct of many aspects of the healthcare system. Below is a list of health areas currently regulated in Bermuda. Many of the acts listed have additional regulations which can be found at www.bermudalaws.bm.
General
General |
Act |
Bermuda Health Council |
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Health Insurance |
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Mental Health |
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Public Health |
Healthcare Professionals
Profession |
Act |
Addiction Counsellor |
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Audiologist |
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Chiropractor |
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Dentist, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician |
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Dietitian |
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Embalmer |
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
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Medical Lab Technician |
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Midwife |
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Nurse, Nurse Associate, Nurse Specialist |
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Occupational Therapist |
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Optometrist, Optician |
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Pharmacist |
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Physician |
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Physiotherapist |
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Podiatrist/ Chiropodist |
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Psychologist |
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Radiographer/Diagnostic Imaging Technologist |
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Speech and Language Pathologist |
Health Service Providers (businesses)
Service Provider |
Act |
Clinical laboratories |
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Diagnostic facilities producing mammography services |
Public Health (Diagnostic Facilities)(Mammography) Regulations 2000 |
Hospitals |
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Pharmacies |
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Residential and Nursing Homes |
Health Fees
Fee type |
Act |
In-hospital charges for private physicians and dentists |
Bermuda Hospitals Board (Medical and Dental Charges) Order 2010 |
Hospital fees |
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Standard Hospital Benefit Premium |
Health Insurance (Standard Hospital Benefit) Regulations 1971 |