HEALTH (Q2) Flashcards
13 laws; enumerate
• Consumer Act of The Philippines
• TAMA of 1997
• Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act
• PH Aids Prevention and Control
• Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act
• Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
• Cybercrime Prevention Act Of 2012
• Anti-Child Pornography
• Anti-Hazing Law
• National Blood Services Act of 1994
• National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
• The Seat Belt Use Act of 1999
• Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law
R. A. No ; enumerate
• RA NO 7394
• RA NO 8423
• RA NO 10354
• RA NO 8504
• RA NO 9165
• RA NO 9211
• RA NO 10175
• RA NO 9775
• RA NO 8949
• RA NO 7719
• RA NO 9512
• RA NO 8750
• RA NO 10586
CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
RA NO 7394
CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES; objectives
1.Protect the interest of the consumers
2.Promote his/her general welfare
3.Establish standards of conduct for business and industry
TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ACT OF 1997
RA NO 8423
Provides for the improvement of quality and delivery or healthcare services in the country
TAMA; RA NO 8423
The policy identifies the medicinal plants in the country which are readily available
TAMA; RA NO 8423
The act provisions the establishment of the Philippine Institute of traditional and alternative healthcare (PITAHC) to accelerate the development of healthcare in the country
TAMA; RA NO 8423
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD ANX REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT
RA NO 10354
_______ is defined as a state of Physical ,mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of life.
Reproductive health; RA NO 10354
It also concerns problems such as sexually transmitted infections
Reproductive health; RA NO 10354
Reproductive health has also a great influence in the health of the next generation because?
The health of newborn children will be dependent on the health of the parents, particularly the mother; RA NO 10354
FOUR PILLARS OF FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
• informed choice
• respect for life
• birth control
• responsible parenthood
Reproductive health is crucial for it…
Paves the way for your social and economic development.
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
As stated in the act , effective and quality reproductive healthcare services, which are ethically and medically safe, legal, accessible, and affordable, shall be given primacy to ensure the health of the mother and the child.
Informed choice
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
The government shall promote unbiased information and access to these services.
Informed choice
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
The act recognizes abortion as an illegal act which is punishable by law. However, mothers will be identified to have aborted the unborn child will be served with post-abortive treatment and counseling in a humane, non- judgmental, and compassionate manner
Respect for life
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
Reproductive healthcare , information and supplies shall be made available most especially to poor beneficiaries.
Birth control
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
The government must respect the citizen’s individual preferences and choices of family planning
Birth control
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
Couples determine their ideal family size. In addition the government shall equip each parent with needed information in all aspects of family life, reproductive health and pillars
Responsible parenthood
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
First 3 Qs couples should talk about:
• when to have children?
• how many children?
• birth spacing
FOUR PILLARS FOR FOUNDATION; RA NO 10354
What is the appropriate birth spacing to give the mother’s womb be fully heal again?
It should be 3 years
PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT
RA NO 8504
It was passed the congress on July 28, 1997
PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT; RA NO 8504
RA NO 8504 promulgates “policies and prescribing measures for the prevention and control of the HIV/AIDS in the Philippines
PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT
RA NO 8504
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
RA NO 8504
AIDS was caused by?
Human immunodificiency virus (HIV) which usually does not have symptoms in its early stages.
RA NO 8504
currently, there are ___________ options for HIV/AIDS, but no cure yet.
Several treatment
RA NO 8504
HIV is highly infectious through what?
unprotected sexual intercourse, breastfeeding, and blood transfusion, injecting drugs
RA NO 8504
What does HIV stands for?
Human immunodeficiency virus
RA NO 8504
“Initially, people with HIV were diagnosed as having AIDS only when they developed blood infections, the cancer known as ___________, or any of the 21 other indicator diseases” (Donatelle, 2006)
KAPOSI’S SARCOMA
COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002
RA NO 9165
Protects citizens from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs to their physical and mental well-being.
COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002; R.A. No. 9165
Import and export of dangerous drugs
COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002; RA NO 9165
Selling, trading, administering, dispensing, delivering, diatributing and transporting drugs
COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002; RA NO 9165
COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 2002; RA NO 9165
Unlawful acts and subject to penalties:
1.Import and export of dangerous drugs
2.Selling, trading, administering, dispensing, delivering, distributing and transporting drugs
3.Maintaining drug den, drive, resort
4.Manufacturing drugs
5.Manufacturing or delivery of equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other drug related paraphernalia
- Processing drugs, equipment, instruments, apparatus or other paraphernalia
- Possessing dangerous drugs during parties, social gatherings, or meetings
- Cultivating or culturing plants classified as dangerous drugs or sources of such
- Unnecessary prescribing of drugs.
TOBACCO REGULATION ACT OF 2003
RA NO 9211
Protects people from the sale, use, and advertisements of hazardous tobacco products.
RA NO 9211
Restricts the sale of tobacco products to minor and may not be sold within 100m of a school
RA NO 9211
Bans smoking in public places
RA NO 9211
Health warnings should be included in the packaging of the products
RA NO 9211
CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012
RA NO 10175
CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012; RA NO 10175
Cyber refers to the…
computer or a computer network, the electronic medium in which online communication takes place.
The Law mandates the prohibition of cybersex, child pornography, unsolicited commercial communications, and computer related identity theft.
CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012; RA NO 10175
ANTI-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACT OF 2009
RA NO 9775
_______ refers to any representation, whether visual, audio, or written combination thereof, by electronic , mechanical, digital, optical, magnetic or any other means of child engaged or involve in a real or stimulated explicit sexual activities
Child pornograpahy; ANTI-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACT OF 2009; RA NO 9775
ANTI-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACT OF 2009; RA NO 9775
Child – refers to a person below __ years of age or over but unable to fully take care of himself/herself from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition.
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A person regardless of age who is presented, depicted or portrayed as a child
ANTI-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACT OF 2009; RA NO 9775
Computer generated, digitally or manually crafted images or graphics of a person who is represented or who is made to appear to be a child
ANTI-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACT OF 2009; RA NO 9775
ANTI-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACT OF 2009; RA NO 9775
When a child is subject under pornography, who may file a complaint for the victim?
• the victim itself
• parents
• guardians
• relative with the third degree
• officer/social worker of a licensed child-caring institution or DSWD
• barangay chairman
• law enforcement agency
• at least 3 concerned citizens
• a person who is knowlegeable of a law
ANTI HAZING LAW
RA NO 8949
ANTI HAZING LAW; RA NO 8949
– examples
• fraternities
• sororities
• gangs
• social groups
ANTI HAZING LAW; RA NO 8949
for some of these groups, _____ is an option to test an applicant’s willingness and commitment. On the other hand, it is very dangerous and have killed many lives.
Hazing
The act penalizes those who will go too far during initiation rites wherein the applicant is subjected to severe physical and emotional pain and suffering.
ANTI HAZING LAW; RA NO 8949
ANTI HAZING LAW; RA NO 8949
Hazing is very dangerous and have…
Killed many lives
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT OF 1994
RA NO 7719
□This act aims to promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry Provide for adequate, safe and affordable and equitable distribution of blood and blood products.
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT OF 1994; RA NO 7719
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT OF 1994; RA NO 7719
– blood services network
National Council for Blood Services
Philippine National Blood Services
Authorized Blood Collection Units and Facilities
Private and Public Blood Banks and Blood Stations
Non-Hospital Health Facilities
National Reference Laboratories for Immunology and Immunohematology
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT OF 1994; RA NO 7719
National Council for Blood Services (definition)
– it serves as governing body of network and is responsible for approval of various policies on blood services.
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT OF 1994; RA NO 7719
Philippine National Blood Services (definition)
– it works on recruitment, retention, and care of voluntary blood donors
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2008
RA NO 9512
This act promotes environmental awareness through education
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2008; RA NO 9512
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2008; RA NO 9512
Educational agencies are…
DSWD, DENR, DOST
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2008; RA NO 9512
Environmental education shall also be part of what?
National Service Training Program (NSTP)
THE SEAT BELT USE ACT OF 1999
RA NO 8750
□Aims to secure and safeguard passengers and drivers of motor vehicles from injuries and other effects of vehicular accidents.
THE SEAT BELT USE ACT OF 1999; RA NO 8750
ANTI-DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING LAW
RA 10586
Penalizes those who will be caught driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other similar substances.
ANTI-DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING LAW; RA 10586
