Health authorities advance aesthetic center and electronic prescription regulations

In Argentina, the provincial Ministry of Health is developing new regulations for aesthetic centers to ensure patient safety. Due to the lack of national legislation, the initiative aims to categorize establishments based on the complexity of the procedures they perform. The plan includes strict inspections of medical equipment, pharmaceutical oversight of products used, and infrastructure evaluations to ensure hygiene and electrical safety. The goal is to ensure that all treatments are performed exclusively by registered and trained health professionals.

In Chile, the Health Commission is reviewing a bill regarding electronic medical prescriptions. The proposed legislation seeks to establish standards for the issuance, transmission, and storage of electronic prescriptions while implementing technical mechanisms to prevent falsification or misuse. Notably, the commission has approved that electronic prescriptions cannot be permanent, and regulations will be established to ensure interoperability and security within the system.