(2) RA 7170 Flashcards
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEGACY OR DONATION OF ALL OR PART OF A HUMAN BODY AFTER DEATH FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES
RA 7170
Sections of RA7170
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RA7170 was approved on ___
January 7, 1992
RA7170 was approved by ___
Corazon C. Aquino
a deceased individual, and includes a still born infant or fetus
Decedent
an individual authorized under this Act to donate all or part of the body of decedent
Donor
a facility licensed, accredited or approved under the law for storage of human bodies or parts thereof.
Organ Bank Storage Facility
An individual who makes a legacy of all or part of his body
Testator
the irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or the irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem
Death
a gift; something transmitted; bequest
Legacy
to whom a legacy is bequeathed; heir; recipient of a gift
Legatee or donee
process of administering an estate
Probate (of the will)
Refers to: 1) Spouse; 2) Son or Daughter of legal age; 3) Either parent; 4) Brother or sister of legal age; 5) Guardian over the person of the decedent at the time of his death.
Immediate family
Any individual at least ___ years of age and sound mind may execute legacy
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Persons who may become legatees or donees (section ___) include
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Any hospital, physician, or surgeon
Any accredited medical or dental school, colleges, or university’
Any organ bank storage facility
Any specified individual