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Plain guides from the medicAI team on seeing a doctor, lab tests, medicines, wellness and treatment abroad, written for people living in the UAE.
Care guidesHow a video consultation with a doctor works in the UAEWhat happens when you see a doctor by video on medicAI: how to book, what it can help with, how payment and insurance work, and when to call 998 instead.6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Lab testsWhat to expect from a home lab test in the UAEHow home sample collection works on medicAI: choosing a test, who comes to your home, where the sample goes, and how you get your results in the app.6 November 2026 · 2 min readHealth tourismPlanning medical treatment abroad from the UAEHow treatment abroad works with a medicAI care manager: sharing your reports, comparing hospitals, arranging visas and travel, and follow-up once you are home.6 November 2026 · 2 min readCare guidesOnline doctor or clinic visit: how to decide in the UAEWhen a video consultation is a reasonable start, when you should see a doctor in person, and when to call 998 in the UAE. A plain guide for everyday decisions.6 November 2026 · 4 min readCare guidesHow to check a doctor's licence in Dubai and Abu DhabiWhere to look up a doctor in the UAE: the DHA Dubai Medical Registry, the DoH Find A Medical Professional service on TAMM, and what to do if you find no match.6 November 2026 · 4 min readHealth insuranceUAE health insurance: a guide for employers and employeesWho has to provide health insurance in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates, what changed in January 2025, and what employers and employees should check.6 November 2026 · 4 min readLab testsCommon blood tests explained: CBC, HbA1c, lipids, thyroidWhat a CBC, HbA1c, lipid profile, thyroid test and vitamin D test each measure, why doctors order them, how to prepare, and how to think about your results.6 November 2026 · 4 min readLab testsHbA1c and type 2 diabetes: what the test meansWhat an HbA1c test measures, how WHO says it can be used to diagnose diabetes, what can affect your result, and what to ask your doctor about your number.6 November 2026 · 4 min readLab testsVitamin D in the UAE: why it comes up and how it is testedUAE studies have found low vitamin D in many of the people tested, even in a sunny climate. What the research covers, how the test works, and who may need one.6 November 2026 · 4 min readHealth guidesHeat illness in the UAE: warning signs and when to call 998How to spot heat exhaustion and heatstroke in the UAE summer, what to do first, when to call 998, and how to lower your risk at home and at work.6 November 2026 · 5 min readHealth guidesFlu vaccine in the UAE: who should think about itWho UAE and WHO guidance encourages to have a yearly flu vaccine, the best time to get it, who should wait or avoid it, and when flu symptoms need urgent care.6 November 2026 · 5 min readPharmacyCan medicines be delivered at home in the UAE?Licensed pharmacies can deliver many medicines at home, but narcotic, controlled and semi-controlled medicines are excluded in Dubai. What delivery rules cover.6 November 2026 · 5 min readCare guidesWhat informed consent means in UAE healthcareWhat the DHA consent guidelines say: who takes your consent, what you should be told, how long a form is valid, and your right to refuse or withdraw it.6 November 2026 · 5 min readHealth guidesMental health at work: signs to notice and where to get helpSigns of depression and anxiety to notice in yourself or a colleague, what can make work harder on your mental health, and where to find support in the UAE.6 November 2026 · 4 min readCare guidesSecond medical opinions: when to ask and what to bringWhen a second medical opinion makes sense, how to ask your doctor without awkwardness, which reports and records to bring, and what to check with your insurer.6 November 2026 · 4 min read
medicAI is not for emergencies. If someone is seriously ill or injured, call 998 or go to the nearest hospital.
