Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BYT amending and supplementing the Technical List for Diagnosis and Treatment issued together with Circular No. 43/2013/TT-BYT dated December 11, 2013 of the Minister of Health detailing the specialization technical lines for the healthcare system (Circular No. 43/2013/TT-BYT).

Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BYT amending and supplementing the Technical List for Diagnosis and Treatment issued together with Circular No. 43/2013/TT-BYT. This document stipulates the addition of new techniques to the technical list of 25 specialties.

Document No.21/2017/TT-BYT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byNguyễn Việt Tiến — Thủ trưởng
Updated17/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date10/05/2017
Effective date25/06/2017
Expiry date18/10/2024
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BYT amending and supplementing the Technical List for Diagnosis and Treatment issued together with Circular No. 43/2013/TT-BYT. This document stipulates the addition of new techniques to the technical list of 25 specialties.

Scope of application

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment; Provincial Departments of Health under central cities and provinces; Heads of health departments in ministries and sectors; heads of medical examination and treatment facilities, and related organizations and individuals

Key points

  • Supplementing new techniques into the Technical List for Diagnosis and Treatment of 25 specialties (Article 1).
  • This Circular takes effect from June 25, 2017 (Article 2.1).
  • Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals must implement this Circular and promptly report any difficulties or obstacles to the Ministry of Health for consideration and resolution (Article 2.2).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhancing the quality of medical examination and treatment through the addition of new techniques.
  • Healthcare facilities need to update their technical lists to comply with the new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BYT take effect?

This Circular takes effect from June 25, 2017.

Which specialties are supplemented into the Technical List?

New techniques of 25 specialties such as Emergency and Poisoning Treatment, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Tuberculosis (extrapulmonary tuberculosis), Dermatology, Psychiatry, Endocrinology, Traditional Medicine, Surgery, Burns, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Ear Nose Throat, Dentistry, Rehabilitation, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopy, Hematology - Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology - Parasitology, Pathology and Cytology, Ultrastructure, Laparoscopic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment; Provincial Departments of Health under central cities and provinces; Heads of health departments in ministries and sectors; heads of medical examination and treatment facilities, and related organizations and individuals.

What should be done if there are difficulties during the implementation of this Circular?

Promptly report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Medical Examination and Treatment) for consideration and resolution.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Decision No. 21/2017/TT-BYT

Hanoi, May 10, 2017

CIRCULAR

AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE LIST OF TECHNIQUES IN MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT ACCOMPANYING DECREE NO. 43/2013/TT-BYT DATED DECEMBER 11, 2013 ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH ON DETAIL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIALIZATION TECHNICAL LEVELS APPLICABLE TO MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM

Pursuant to the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment dated November 23, 2009;

Pursuant to Decree No. 63/2012/NĐ-CP dated August 31, 2012 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of ministries and ministerial-level agencies under the Ministry of Healthof the Ministry of Health;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment;

The Minister of Health issues this Circular amending and supplementing the List of Techniques in Medical Examination and Treatment accompanying Decree No. 43/2013/TT-BYT dated December 11, 2013 issued by the Minister of Health on detailed regulations for specialization technical levels applicable to medical examination and treatment system (Decree No. 43/2013/TT-BYT).

Article 1. Amending and supplementing the List of Techniques in Medical Examination and Treatment accompanying Decree No. 43/2013/TT-BYT

Supplement to the List accompanying Decree No. 43/2013/TT-BYT with medical examination and treatment techniques of 25 specialties including: Emergency and Poison Control, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Tuberculosis (Surgical Tuberculosis), Dermatology, Psychiatry, Endocrinology, Traditional Medicine, Surgery, Burns, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Ear Nose Throat, Dentistry, Rehabilitation, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopy, Hematology - Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology - Parasitology, Pathology and Cytology, Ultrastructure, Laparoscopic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (in the List accompanying this Circular).

Article 2. Implementation Provisions

1. This Circular takes effect from June 25, 2017.

2. The Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment, Directors of Health Services of provinces and centrally-run cities, Heads of health departments under ministries and sectors, heads of medical examination and treatment facilities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular. Any difficulties or issues encountered during implementation should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Health (Department of Medical Examination and Treatment) for consideration and resolution.

During the course of implementation, any difficulties or issues should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Health (Department of Medical Examination and Treatment) for consideration and resolution./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
VICE MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Viet Tien

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