The practice of defensive medicine among physicians in the United Arab Emirates: A clinician survey.

Defensive medicine, a term known since the 1960s, may lead to risks in healthcare provision. Reported to be prevalent in North America and Europe, it is thought to be spreading globally. This study aims to evaluate defensive medicine practice among physicians in the United Arab Emirates.

Legal Awareness and Practices of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates Medical Practitioners.

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), due to its regional occurrence, is a marginalized issue in the international arena. The aim of the study was to verify reasons for performing a procedure prohibited by international and domestic law. A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses and doctors practicing in the UAE.

Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) among United Arab Emirates population.

Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a common practice in developing countries, including the UAE, and presents a major health problem.

Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1035 participants: 831 (80.3%) females and 204 (19.