Comparison between countries in the Caribbean Countries subregion
The information is organized according to the seven main categories for implementing telemedicine systems:
Region: Caribbean Region
In this section, all the countries of the Caribbean Region are distributed according to the progress made on their regulatory framework for implementing telemedicine services.
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Country-by-country breakdown of: Caribbean Region
This section provides links to the main legal texts of each country for the different categories and dimensions of their regulatory framework.
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Regulatory survey
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine0
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Telemedicine governance0
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Personal data protection in telemedicine60
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Technological aspects of telemedicine0
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine23
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Role of patients in telecare9
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
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- Act Data Protection (Privacy of personal information)
General framework for the protection of personal data
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- Medical Act, 2014: Part V, Registration and Licensing, 22. Temporary, provisional and special registrations, (5)
Telemedicine services are mentioned within the general framework, so it can be concluded that providing such services is authorized. Additionally, it establishes that the authority responsible for this law will have the authority to register professionals who offer telemedicine services.
- Act Data Protection (Privacy of personal information)
Provides for patients’ access to their data
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine0
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Telemedicine governance0
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Personal data protection in telemedicine100
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Technological aspects of telemedicine0
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine16
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Role of patients in telecare13
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
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- Data Protection Bill, 2019
General framework for the protection of personal data
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- Data Protection Bill, 2019
Provides for patients’ access to their data
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine9
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Telemedicine governance2
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Personal data protection in telemedicine82
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Technological aspects of telemedicine13
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine20
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Role of patients in telecare7
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
- Technical Regulations for the Authorization of Clinical and Surgical Services (2017)
Provides a definition of telemedicine services: an outpatient consultation performed without physical contact by direct remote means between the health professional and the person requesting the service, including cross-consultations between professionals, carried out by means of any information and communication technology system to provide medical care or support, regardless of the distance between those involved in the service. The computer technology and communications required to request and provide the care must be available. Proper management of aspects related to informed consent, confidentiality, respect, and professional discretion must be ensured, as well as the control of health records and patient information, in accordance with current regulations. There must be management agreements with specific local health facilities. The person providing the telemedicine service must be a health professional who meets the requirements in these regulations and relevant standards.
- Law No. 172-13
Comprehensive protection of personal data stored in files, public registries, databases, or other technical means of data processing for generating reports, whether public or private (2013)
- Law No. 53-07
High-tech crimes (2007)
- National Regulation No. 32
Clinical records in health care (2003) - Establishes the mandatory scientific, technological, and administrative criteria for the preparation, integration, use, and filing of clinical records
- Decree No. 246-06 of June 9, 2006
This decree establishes the regulations governing the manufacture, preparation, quality control, supply, circulation, distribution, commercialization, information, advertising, importation, storage, distribution, evaluation, registration, and donation of medicines. It also covers pharmaceutical facilities and their specifications and functions, as well as the principles, standards, criteria, requirements, and basic conditions related to the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, personal hygiene products, pharmaceuticals of natural origin marketed for therapeutic purposes, and household hygiene products.
- Technical Regulations for the Authorization of Clinical and Surgical Services (2017)
Provides a definition of telemedicine services: an outpatient consultation performed without physical contact by direct remote means between the health professional and the person requesting the service, including cross-consultations between professionals, carried out by means of any information and communication technology system to provide medical care or support, regardless of the distance between those involved in the service. The computer technology and communications required to request and provide the care must be available. Proper management of aspects related to informed consent, confidentiality, respect, and professional discretion must be ensured, as well as the control of health records and patient information, in accordance with current regulations. There must be management agreements with specific local health facilities. The person providing the telemedicine service must be a health professional who meets the requirements in these regulations and relevant standards.
- Law No. 172-13
Comprehensive protection of personal data stored in files, public registries, databases, or other technical means of data processing for generating reports, whether public or private (2013)
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine0
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Telemedicine governance2
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Personal data protection in telemedicine6
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Technological aspects of telemedicine0
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine16
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Role of patients in telecare4
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
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- Guyana Cooperation Strategy
Focus Area No. 3 provides for the development of e-health and telemedicine
- e-Government Program
Managed by the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), the long-term objectives of Guyana’s e-Government Program are to provide all citizens with equitable digital access and transparent, accountable, responsive, and efficient governance.
- Access to information Act 2011
Guyana does not have a data privacy or protection law. However, it does have specific legislation for the financial sector.
- Law No. 21 of 2011, Access to Information Act of 2011
The Bank of Guyana oversees anti-money laundering activities and activities to combat the financing of terrorists. In addition, citizens have the right to access information held by or under the control of any public authority.
- Legislation authorizing medical devices
Food and Drugs Act, Chapter 34:03
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- McMaster University and the Ministry of Public Health
McMaster University and the Ministry of Public Health partnered to launch a telemedicine project aimed at expanding telemedicine to four health facilities in Regions 2, 6, 7, and 10 in Guyana.
- Emergency Management Actions
There is no information on regulations adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is information on emergency management actions.
- Parliamentary bill to regulate electronic communications
There is no digital or electronic signature standard, but there is a parliamentary bill to regulate electronic communications
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine0
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Telemedicine governance0
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Personal data protection in telemedicine0
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Technological aspects of telemedicine0
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine16
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Role of patients in telecare0
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine0
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Telemedicine governance0
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Personal data protection in telemedicine94
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Technological aspects of telemedicine0
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine16
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Role of patients in telecare13
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
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- The Data Protection Act, 2021
General framework for personal data protection
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- The Data Protection Act, 2021
Establishes patients’ right to access their data
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine0
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Telemedicine governance0
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Personal data protection in telemedicine0
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Technological aspects of telemedicine0
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine16
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Role of patients in telecare0
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
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- Individual Medical Care Funding Bill
The bill proposes regulations related to the system for organizing and funding individual health care (Individual Medical Care Funding Act). The objective of the bill is to establish regulations for the implementation of Article 36 of the Suriname Constitution and the Public Health Framework Act and to overhaul the individual health care funding system.
- Public Health Framework Bill
The bill proposes general regulations for the health care system and public and individual health care. The objective of the bill is to establish new regulations for the health care system and public and individual health care in the context of health law reforms.
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Regulatory aspects of telemedicine0
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Telemedicine governance0
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Personal data protection in telemedicine58
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Technological aspects of telemedicine0
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Role of health institutions and teams in telemedicine16
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Role of patients in telecare7
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Core principles and human rights in telemedicine0
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- Data Protection Acta 13, 2011
General regulatory framework for data protection
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- Data Protection Acta 13, 2011
Establishes patients’ right to access their data
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