[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