Table 2.

Assessing Cambodia’s system for regulating health professionals

Does Cambodia have a legal/regulatory system for health professionals that assures safety and quality?			Sub total
1. Laws—maximum possible score: 4
Are there existing laws for regulating health professionals?		1/2	1/4
Are the existing laws less than 10 years old?		0/2
2. Regulatory institutions—maximum possible score: 6
Is there an existing regulator(s) for health professionals?		1/2	3/6
Is the regulator(s) well resourced?		1/2
Is the regulator running effective regulatory systems and processes?		1/2
3. Clarity—maximum possible score: 8
Are regulatory roles clear?		1/2	2/6
Do professionals understand their obligations?		1/2
Is there a clear overarching strategy/policy for health professional regulation?		0/2
4. Scope—maximum possible score: 8
Are all health professional groups regulated?		1/2	2/8
Of the groups that are regulated, are all members regulated?	Private sector?	1/2
	Public sector?	0/2
	Non-governmental organization?	0/2
5. Essential functions—maximum possible score: 10
Are all essential health professional regulatory functions in place?	Registration requirements	1/2	4/10
	Licensing requirements	0/2
	Standards	1/2
	Controls on health professional education	1/2
	Monitoring and compliance	1/2
6. Cambodia’s needs—maximum possible score: 6
Does the regulatory scheme address Cambodia’s current needs?		1/2	3/6
Is the current regulatory scheme contributing to the government’s broader health system objectives?		1/2
Does the current system meet ASEAN requirements for mutual recognition of health professional qualifications?		1/2
			15/40