Welcome to the Authority For Medical Responsibility 
The Authority is an independent governmental entity established in 2020 under law 70 of 2020 regarding the
practice of medicine and allied health professions, patient’s rights, and healthcare facilities.
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The Authority includes in its work and powers all medical and support professions in both the public sector and the private sector exclusively, and is specialized in expressing technical opinion on all topics presented to it through complaints, reports, minutes, reports, and cases. And lawsuits related to medical errors and professional violations committed.
Integrity requirements
In order to comply with the requirements of impartiality and integrity, the law does not permit any member of the investigation committees formed by the Authority to participate in the deliberations, vote, take any action or decision, or express an opinion in a presented case, which he has the right to In which there is a direct or indirect interest, or between him and one of its parties a kinship or affinity relationship up to the fourth degree, or a previous judicial or professional dispute, or a connection to a current or previous commercial or professional business.
Confidentiality of information
The head of the Authority, his deputy, and all employees of the Authority are committed to the confidentiality of the information they obtain or access within the scope of performing their work, even after they finish, leave, or stop performing those tasks. They may not use that information except in accordance with the law, and it is also prohibited Interfering with the work of the Authority or its committees from a technical standpoint or obstructing their workflow.
About Authority
About Authority
The device An independent government entity established in 2020 pursuant to Law No. 70 of the year 2020 regarding the practice of the medical profession, its supporting professions, and the rights of patients and health facilities,
In implementation of the law, Emiri Decree No. 47 of 2022 was issued appointing the head of the agency and his deputy on February 22, 2022. According to Article 37 of Law No. 70 of 2020, the agency has exclusive jurisdiction over Through the committees he forms, he expresses technical opinion on all issues presented to him through complaints, communications, minutes, reports, cases and lawsuits related to medical errors and professional violations committed by professionals, health facilities or their managers in terms of whether the medical error or professional violation is verified or not, whether in the sector. Governmental or private
Know More Law Number 70 of the Year 2020
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October 5, 2025 | 10:07 AM
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Kuwait University to Enhance Academic Cooperation
The President of the Authority for Medical Responsibility, Dr. Salman Khalifa Al-Sabah, visited Kuwait University last Tuesday, accompanied by a delegation from the Authority, at the Sabah Al-Salem University City campus, where he was received by the...
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January 21, 2026 | 9:52 AM
The Authority for Medical Responsibility announces Kuwait’s accession to the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities.
The Authority for Medical Responsibility (AMR) announced Kuwait’s accession—represented by the Authority—to the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA), as part of its commitment to strengthening its interna...
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December 8, 2024 | 10:18 AM
Participating in “Medicine and the Judiciary” Seminar to Strengthen Regional Cooperation
The Authority for Medical Responsibility participated, represented by its President, Sheikh Dr. Salman Al-Sabah, and the Vice President of the Authority, Dr. Laila Al-Enzi, in the seminar titled “Medicine and the Judiciary: Legal Responsibility in Su...
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February 9, 2026 | 9:23 AM Forum on Digital Technologies and Their Role in Digital Transformation: Electronic Signature and Protection of Digital Transactions in Cairo - Egypt" Read More
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“You should expect to receive a detailed report within a maximum of 90 days from the date the committee is formed. In some cases, however, the committee may extend this period for up to an additional 90 days, or less, to issue its report

Yes, all relevant parties will be informed about the conclusion of the investigation.

Only the submitting party may withdraw a complaint submitted to the Authority by completing the complaint withdrawal form. If the complaint was submitted by a legal representative or guardian, it may only be withdrawn by the same person, unless proof of a change in guardianship or authorization is provided. If the complaint was referred to the Authority by a court or any official entity, the submitting party must withdraw the complaint through the referring entity, which will then formally notify the Authority to cease consideration of the complaint

Not in all cases. The Authority reserves the right to proceed with an investigation if it deems it necessary, particularly where evidence indicates violations at a healthcare facility that may pose a risk to future patients, or where repeated violations by a healthcare professional are identified through other complaints

A complaint may be submitted by completing the designated form in person by the concerned party (or their authorized representative) at the Authority’s headquarter

The committee is formed in accordance with Article 39 of Law No. 70 of 2020, and its members shall be selected from individuals with the relevant expertise and specialization in the matter assigned to them, as follows:

  1. Three physicians who are specialists or who possess sufficient medical experience to decide on the matter referred to the Authority.
  2. A lawyer from the Fatwa and Legislation Department, holding a rank no lower than Assistant Counselor, or a professor of law with no less than fifteen years of practical or professional experience.
  3. A medical expert from one of the medical colleges who is a specialist or has experience in the subject matter referred to the Authority.
  4. A physician specialized in the field of occupational health.
  5. A forensic physician.

The Head of the Authority may amend the number of committee members, provided that it does not fall below five and that the committee is composed of an odd number of members selected from the aforementioned categories, in accordance with the nature of the matter referred and its implications.

You are required to fill in the complaint form, mention all the relevant details, and attach all relevant reports and evidence.

You can follow up on the complaint by visiting the Authority headquarter in person, either yourself or through an authorized representative

The Authority considers every complaint to be important; however, the initiation of investigations is based on a prioritization system implemented by the Authority. This includes, but is not limited to, cases involving death, cases referred by courts or the Public Prosecutor, and cases involving serious errors
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