[20] FINALS | PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS Flashcards
Examines the authority of the government at various jurisdictional levels to improve the health of the general population within societal limits and norms
PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS
FOCUS
- duties of the government to achieve these goals, limits on that power, and the p____ perspective.
- l____ in public health practice and on the public health effects of legal practice.
- duties of the government to achieve these goals, limits on that power, and the population perspective.
- legal issues in public health practice and on the public health effects of legal practice.
FIVE ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PHL
- government’s responsibility to defend against health risks and promote the public’s health;
- the population-based perspective of public health, emphasizing p____;
- the relationship between the government and the populace;
- the m____, c____, and s____ of the public health system; and
- the power to coerce individuals, professionals, and businesses for the community’s protection.
- government’s responsibility to defend against health risks and promote the public’s health;
- the population-based perspective of public health, emphasizing prevention;
- the relationship between the government and the populace;
- the mission, core functions, and services of the public health system; and
- the power to coerce individuals, professionals, and businesses for the community’s protection.
The last part of the judgement which was given by the judge. This part consisting of the final decision of the respective case
DECREE
MAGNA CARTA FOR HEALTH WORKER
RA NO. 7305
MAGNA CARTA FOR HEALTH WORKER
- instill h____ among our people to effectively carry out the health programs and projects of the government
- to promote and improve the s____ and e____ well-being of the health workers, their living and working conditions and terms of employment
- to develop their s____ and c____ - be more responsive and better equipped to deliver health projects and programs
- to encourage those with proper q____ and excellent a____ to join and remain in government service.
- instill health consciousness among our people to effectively carry out the health programs and projects of the government
- to promote and improve the social and economic well-being of the health workers, their living and working conditions and terms of employment
- to develop their skills and capabilities - be more responsive and better equipped to deliver health projects and programs
- to encourage those with proper qualifications and excellent abilities to join and remain in government service.
SANITATION CODE
PD NO. 856 (December 23, 1975)
SANITATION CODE
- The health of the people, being of paramount importance, all efforts of public services should be directed towards the p____ and p____ of health
- need for updating and codifying our scattered s____ laws - in keeping with modern standards of s____
- No person or entity shall operate a f____ for public patronage without securing a permit from the local health office.
- No person shall be employed in any food establishment without a H____ issued by the local health authority.
- The health of the people, being of paramount importance, all efforts of public services should be directed towards the protection and promotion of health
- need for updating and codifying our scattered sanitary laws - in keeping with modern standards of sanitation
- No person or entity shall operate a food establishment for public patronage without securing a permit from the local health office.
- No person shall be employed in any food establishment without a Health Certificate issued by the local health authority.
SANITATION CODE
- Section ____. It shall be the duty of the Provincial, Municipal or City Health Officer to cause an inspection and evaluation of every food establishment requiring a permit for its operations, at least every six months
- Section 31. It shall be the duty of the Provincial, Municipal or City Health Officer to cause an inspection and evaluation of every food establishment requiring a permit for its operations, at least every six months
CLEAN AIR ACT
RA NO. 8749
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY
CLEAN AIR ACT - RA 8749
CLEAN AIR ACT
- To protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology thru:
Promotion & protection of global environment to attain s____
- To protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology thru:
Promotion & protection of global environment to attain sustainable development
CLEAN AIR ACT
Recognizes:
- the primary responsibility of L____ to deal with environmental problems.
- the responsibility of cleaning the habitat and environment is primarily a____.
- the principle - “p____“
- a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all.
Recognizes:
- the primary responsibility of LGUs to deal with environmental problems.
- the responsibility of cleaning the habitat and environment is primarily area-based.
- the principle - “polluters must pay“
- a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all.
GENERIC ACT
RA NO. 6675
AN ACT TO PROMOTE, REQUIRE AND ENSURE THE PRODUCTION OF AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, USE AND ACCEPTANCE OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES IDENTIFIED BY THEIR GENERIC NAMES
GENERIC ACT - RA 6675
GENERIC ACT
- require g____ - manufacture, distribution, prescription & dispensing of drugs
- ensure the adequate supply of drugs at lowest possible cost - make them available for free to i____ patients
- encourage extensive use of drugs w/ g____
- emphasize scientific basis for the use of drugs - health professionals become aware of t____
- promote drug safety by minimizing d____ in medications.
- require generic terminology - manufacture, distribution, prescription & dispensing of drugs
- ensure the adequate supply of drugs at lowest possible cost - make them available for free to indigent patients
- encourage extensive use of drugs w/ generic names
- emphasize scientific basis for the use of drugs - health professionals become aware of therapeutic effectiveness
- promote drug safety by minimizing duplication in medications.
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT (PHILHEALTH LAW)
RA NO. 7875
AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ALL FILIPINOS AND ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT (PHILHEALTH LAW) - RA 7875
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT (PHILHEALTH LAW)
- to give priority to h____ - for faster economic development & improving quality of life
- provide citizens with mechanism to gain access to h____
- access to care must be accdg to a person’s h____ rather than his ability to p____
- meet the needs for personal health services at various stages of a member’s life
- enhance r____ among income groups
- to give priority to health - for faster economic development & improving quality of life
- provide citizens with mechanism to gain access to health services
- access to care must be accdg to a person’s health needs rather than his ability to pay
- meet the needs for personal health services at various stages of a member’s life
- enhance risk sharing among income groups
NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT (PHILHEALTH LAW)
- encourage members to choose from among accredited health care providers
- C____ – to avoid adverse selection and social inequity
- C____ – fair and equitable - charges by health care providers are reasonable
- C____ – means of helping pay for health care services
- Care for the I____ – providing a basic package of needed personal health services to indigents through premium subsidy
- encourage members to choose from among accredited health care providers
- Compulsory Coverage – to avoid adverse selection and social inequity
- Cost Sharing – fair and equitable - charges by health care providers are reasonable
- Cost Containment – means of helping pay for health care services
- Care for the Indigent – providing a basic package of needed personal health services to indigents through premium subsidy
AMENDMENT TO PHILHEALTH LAW
RA NO. 9241
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7875 (Section 4 thereof), OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ALL FILIPINOS AND ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION”
AMENDMENT TO PHILHEALTH LAW - RA 9241
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT
RA NO. 7719
AN ACT PROMOTING VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION, PROVIDING FOR AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF SAFE BLOOD, REGULATING BLOOD BANKS
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT - RA 7719
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT
- promote and encourage v____
- to instill p____ (donation) - a humanitarian act
- lay down legal principle that blood transfusion is a p____
- provide for adequate, safe, affordable and equitable distribution of supply of blood
- inform the public of the need for v____
- teach the benefits and rationale of v____
- promote and encourage voluntary blood donation
- to instill public consciousness (donation) - a humanitarian act
- lay down legal principle that blood transfusion is a professional medical service
- provide for adequate, safe, affordable and equitable distribution of supply of blood
- inform the public of the need for voluntary blood donation
- teach the benefits and rationale of voluntary blood donation
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT
Mandates to the DOH:
- establish and organize a ____ (NBTSN)
- provide for adequate assistance to institutions promoting voluntary blood donation
- require all blood collection units and blood banks/centers to operate on a n____ basis
- establish s____ and p____ standards for the operation of blood collection units and blood banks/centers
- regulate and ensure the safety of all activities related to the collection, s____ and b____ of blood
Mandates to the DOH:
- establish and organize a **National Blood Transfusion Service Network **
- provide for adequate assistance to institutions promoting voluntary blood donation
- require all blood collection units and blood banks/centers to operate on a non-profit basis
- establish scientific and professional standards for the operation of blood collection units and blood banks/centers
- regulate and ensure the safety of all activities related to the collection, storage and banking of blood
LAW ON NOTIFIABLE DISEASES
RA NO. 11332
MANDATORY REPORTING OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES AND HEALTH EVENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN ACT
LAW ON NOTIFIABLE DISEASES - RA 11332
LAW ON NOTIFIABLE DISEASES
- protect and promote the right to health of the people
- instill h____
- protect the people from public health threats through the efficient and effective d____
- for elimination and eradication of e____
- protect and promote the right to health of the people
- instill health consciousness
- protect the people from public health threats through the efficient and effective disease surveillance
- for elimination and eradication of epidemics
SENIOR CITIZENS LAW
RA NO. 9994
AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO SENIOR CITIZENS (AMENDING RA NO. 7432, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”)
SENIOR CITIZENS LAW - RA 9994
SENIOR CITIZENS LAW
- recognize the rights of senior citizens to take their p____ in society
- give full support to the improvement of the total w____ of the elderly
- recognize the rights of senior citizens to take their proper place in society
- give full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly
SENIOR CITIZENS LAW
Purposes:
- motivate and encourage the senior citizens to contribute to n____
- reaffirm the valued Filipino tradition of caring for the senior citizens
- provide comprehensive health care & r____ for disabled senior citizens
- recognize the important role of the p____ in the improvement of the welfare of senior citizens
Purposes:
- motivate and encourage the senior citizens to contribute to nation building
- reaffirm the valued Filipino tradition of caring for the senior citizens
- provide comprehensive health care & rehabilitation for disabled senior citizens
- recognize the important role of the private sector in the improvement of the welfare of senior citizens
SENIOR CITIZENS LAW
____% discount and exemption from VAT (among other privileges):
- purchase of medicines, some vaccines, other essential medical supplies
- P____ of attending physician/s in all private hospitals, medical facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care services
- medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees in all private hospitals, medical facilities, outpatient clinics
- actual fare for land transportation travel
- funeral and burial services
20% discount and exemption from VAT (among other privileges):
- purchase of medicines, some vaccines, other essential medical supplies
- PF of attending physician/s in all private hospitals, medical facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care services
- medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees in all private hospitals, medical facilities, outpatient clinics
- actual fare for land transportation travel
- funeral and burial services
REVISED DANGEROUS DRUG LAW (2002)
RA NO. 9165
AN ACT INSTITUTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002 (REPEALING RA NO. 6425 [DDA OF 1972])
REVISED DANGEROUS DRUG LAW (2002) - RA 9165
REVISED DANGEROUS DRUG LAW (2002)
Purposes:
- to safeguard the well-being of citizenry (y____), from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs
- pursue an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the t____ and use of dangerous drugs
Purposes:
- to safeguard the well-being of citizenry (youth), from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs
- pursue an intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs
REVISED DANGEROUS DRUG LAW (2002)
Imprisonment and fine upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall possess any of the ff dangerous drugs:
- o____;
- m____;
- h____;
- c____ or c____;
- m____ or “shabu”;
- m____ or m____;
- m____; and
- m____ or “ecstasy”, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid diethylamine (LSD), gamma hydroxyamphetamine (GHB), and similarly designed drugs & their derivatives, w/o having any therapeutic value
Imprisonment and fine upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall possess any of the ff dangerous drugs:
- opium;
- morphine;
- heroin;
- cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride;
- methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”;
- marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil;
- marijuana; and
- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDA) or “ecstasy”, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid diethylamine (LSD), gamma hydroxyamphetamine (GHB), and similarly designed drugs & their derivatives, w/o having any therapeutic value
ACT ON CHEAPER MEDICINE - “Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008“
RA NO. 9502
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR CHEAPER AND QUALITY MEDICINES (AMENDING RA 8293 [INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CODE], RA 6675 [GENERICS ACT OF 1988], RA 5921 [PHARMACY LAW])
ACT ON CHEAPER MEDICINE - RA 9502
ACT ON CHEAPER MEDICINE
- adopt appropriate measures to promote and ensure access to a____ quality drugs and medicines for all
- effective c____ policy in the supply and demand of quality affordable drugs and medicines
- ____ (PNDF)
- adopt appropriate measures to promote and ensure access to affordable quality drugs and medicines for all
- effective competition policy in the supply and demand of quality affordable drugs and medicines
- Philippine National Drug Formulary
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION
RA 7610
An Act Providing for the Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof
RA 11188
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
RA NO. 9262
AN ACT DEFINING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN,PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR VICTIMS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFORE
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 - RA 9262
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Purpose: need to protect the family and its members particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their personal safety and security against
- P____
- S____
- P____
- E____
- B____
Purpose: need to protect the family and its members particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their personal safety and security against
- Physical Violence
- Sexual violence
- Psychological violence
- Economic abuse
- Battery
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
RA NO. 10121
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONALIZING THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 - RA 10121
DISASTER RISK REDUCATION MANAGEMENT
- Uphold the constitutional right to life and property by addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities to disasters
Purpose:
- strengthening the country’s i____ for disaster risk reduction and management
- building the resilience of l____ to disasters including climate change impacts
- Uphold the constitutional right to life and property by addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities to disasters
Purpose:
- strengthening the country’s institutional capacity for disaster risk reduction and management
- building the resilience of local communities to disasters including climate change impacts
The Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992
RA 7600
AN ACT PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO ALL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSTITUTIONS WITH ROOMING-IN AND BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES
The Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992 - RA 7600
ROOMING IN AND BREASTFEEDING ACT OF 1992
Purpose:
- adopts rooming-in as a national policy to encourage, protect and support the practice of ____
- BF advantages - benefit the infant and the mother
- ____ preventive health measure that can be given to the child at birth
- enhances m____.
Purpose:
- adopts rooming-in as a national policy to encourage, protect and support the practice of BF
- BF advantages - benefit the infant and the mother
- first preventive health measure that can be given to the child at birth
- enhances mother-infant relationship.
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
RA 10354
An Act providing for a National Policy on Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 - RA 10354
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT OF 2012
Purpose:
- protect and promote the right to health of women especially m____ in particular
- protect and advance the right of f____ in particular and the people in general
- recognizes and guarantees the promotion and equal protection of the welfare and rights of c____, the y____, and the u____
Purpose:
- protect and promote the right to health of women especially mothers in particular
- protect and advance the right of families in particular and the people in general
- recognizes and guarantees the promotion and equal protection of the welfare and rights of children, the youth, and the unborn
Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011
RA 10152
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY BASIC IMMUNIZATION SERVICES FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN, REPEALING PD No. 996
Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011 - RA 10152
MANDATORY INFANTS AND CHILDREN HEALTH IMMUNIZATION ACT OF 2011
Covers the ff vaccine-preventable diseases:
- T____;
- D____, t____ and p____;
- P____;
- M____;
- M____;
- R____ or G____;
- H____;
- H____; and
- Such other types as may be determined by the Secretary of Health
Covers the ff vaccine-preventable diseases:
- Tuberculosis;
- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis;
- Poliomyelitis;
- Measles;
- Mumps;
- Rubella or German measles;
- Hepatitis-B;
- H. Influenza type B (HIB); and
- Such other types as may be determined by the Secretary of Health
Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015
RA 1066
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN ABOARD MOTORCYLES
Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015 - RA 1066
CHILDREN SAFETY ON MOTORCYCLE ACT OF 2015
Purpose:
- defend the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of n____, a____, c____, and e____
- proactive and preventive approach to secure the safety of p____ children
Purpose:
- defend the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, and exploitation
- proactive and preventive approach to secure the safety of passenger children
Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act of 2016
RA 10821
AN ACT MANDATING THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AND PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER DISASTERS AND OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act of 2016 - RA 10821
CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY RELIEF AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2016
- establish and implement a comprehensive and strategic program of action to provide the children and p____ and l____ mothers affected by disasters
- establish and implement a comprehensive and strategic program of action to provide the children and pregnant and lactating mothers affected by disasters
The Child and Youth Welfare Code
PD NO. 603 (1974)
THE CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE
- apply to persons below ____ years of age
- promote his welfare and enhance his o____ for a useful and happy life
- apply to persons below twenty-one years of age
- promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful and happy life
Foster Care Act of 2012
RA NO. 10165
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND PROPAGATE FOSTER CARE
Foster Care Act of 2012 - RA 10165
FOSTER CARE ACT OF 2012
- provide every child who is neglected, abused, surrendered, dependent, abandoned, under sociocultural difficulties, or with special needs with an a____ that will provide love and care as well as opportunities for growth and development
- provide every child who is neglected, abused, surrendered, dependent, abandoned, under sociocultural difficulties, or with special needs with an alternative family that will provide love and care as well as opportunities for growth and development
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
RA 9211
AN ACT REGULATING THE PACKAGING, USE, SALE DISTRIBUTION AND ADVERTISEMENTS OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 - RA 9211
TOBACCO REGULATION ACT OF 2003
- to protect the populace from hazardous products and promote the right to health and instill h____
- to protect the populace from hazardous products and promote the right to health and instill health consciousness