2 Existing National Health Laws Flashcards
is the area of law concerned with the
health of individuals and populations, the provision
of health care and the operation of the health
care system.
Health law
Consumer Act of the Philippines or Republic Act No. _____
Republic Act no. 7394
Consumer Act (5)
- [Protection against hazards] to health
and safety. - [Protection against deceptive, unfair
and unconscionable sales]acts and
practices. - [Provision of information and education] to
facilitate sound choice and the proper
exercise of rights by the consumer. - [Provision of adequate rights] and means of
redress. - [Involvement of consumer representatives]
in the formation of social and economic
policies.
agencies concerned in the consumers act (3)
- Department of Health
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Trade and Industry
(TAMA)
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 or Republic Act no. _____
Republic Act no. 8423
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health or Republic Act no. ____
Republic Act no. 10354
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (2)
- [Provides for the improvement of quality and delivery of healthcare services]
through the development of traditional and alternative
healthcare , and its integration into the national health care system. - [Identifies medicinal plants]
in the Philippines that are available in the market.
The state promotes and provides information and access, without bias, to all methods of family planning
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health or Republic Act no. _____
Republic Act no. 10354
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
Republic Act no.10354 (2)
- It [ensures that reproductive healthcare, information and supplies are available], especially to the poor beneficiaries.
- Couples must also [determine their real family size]