ethico legal Flashcards
Us law designed to protect sensitive patient health information
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
HIPAA includes
- privacy rule
- security rule
3.breach notification rule
4.portability
5.enforcement rule
end of life decisions
example
1.ventilator withdrawal
2.sedation in terminal illness
3.research in seriously ill patient
4. DNR
5. Artificial hydration and nutrition
patients beliefs,behaviors and values are shaped by factors such as
ethnicity
gender
language
nationality
occupation
race
religion
justice in maternal health policies key aspects
- equity and access
2.respectful and dignified care - quality care
4.community engagement
unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity. or creating
anintimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for them
sexual harassment
two types of sexual harassment
- quid pro quo
- hostile work environment
an employer ask for something in return for sexual favors (hiring,promotion)
equal exchange
quid pro quo
an employer creates an environment in which an employee feels uncomfortable and exploited
hostile work environment
An act declaring sexual harassment unlawful in the employment, education or training environment, and for other purposes
Anti- sexual harassment act of 1995 (RA 7877)
law says that sexual violence
refers to “rape, sexual harassment,
acts of lasciviousness,
treating a woman or her child as a sex object, making demeaning and sexually suggestive remarks.
Anti- Violence against women and their child act of 2004 (RA 9262)
governs the practice of nursing in the Philippines, ensuring the competency and ethical standards of nurses. It outlines licensure requirements,
nursing
education, scope of practice, and the regulation of the profession by the
Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) and the Board of Nursing (BON).
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173)
promotes breastfeeding by mandating
hospitals and healthcare facilities to practice rooming-in.
Where newborns stay with their
mothers Immedlately after birth. It aims to support breastfeeding, mproveInfant
health,and strengthen mother-child
bonding
Rooming- in and breastfeeding Act
(RA 7600)
Ensures access to maternal healthcare, family planning, and skilled birth attendance.
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
(RA 10354)
- Guarantees maternity benefits and healthcare for women.
Magna Carta of Women
(RA 9710)
Provides 105 days of paid maternity leave (+15 days for solo mothers).
Expanded Maternity Leave Law
(RA 11210)
Aims to reduce maternal mortality through skilled birth care and emergency obstetric services.
National Safe Motherhood Program
Requires newborn screening to detect metabolic disorders early.
Newborn Screening Act
(RA 9288)
Supports maternal and child health programs.
ECCD Act (RA 10410)
Early Childhood Care and Development
Regulates midwifery to ensure safe maternal care
Midwifery Law
(RA 7392)
Supports breastfeeding and
mandates lactation stations.
Breastfeeding Promotion Act
RA 10028
105 leave for normal delivery
+30 in certain conditions
105-Day Expanded Materity Leave Law
-an amendment to Republic Act No. 7322,
105+15 additional paid days of maternity leave
Solo Parents Welfare Act
leave in cases of miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy
60 days
