HIV/AIDS LAW Flashcards
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
A. RA 8504
B. RA 11166
C. RA 9165
D. RA 1517
E. RA 7719
A
Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act
A. RA 8504
B. RA 11166
C. RA 9165
D. RA 1517
E. RA 7719
B
Confirmatory Testing Site for HIV
SLH
Penalty foor any person who KNOWINGLY or NEGLIGENTLY infects another with
HIV due to unsafe and unsanitary procedure
6-12 years imprisonment without prejudice to
imposition of administrative sanctions
HIV Testing must be done anonymously
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
Exception to the prohibition of compulsory testing
- When a person is charged with any crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code
- When the determination of the HIV status is necessary to resolve the relevant issue under Family Code of the Philippines (e.g. Annulment of marriage on the ground of concealment of STI at the time of marriage or on the ground of one of the parties is afflicted with and STI found to be serious and apparently incurable).
- When complying with the provision of RA 7170 (Organ Donation Act) and RA 7719 (National Blood Services Act)
Any person who donates bblood or organ may refuse to have his/her blood tested for HIV in lieu with prohibition to compulosry testing
FALSE - All tissue, organ and blood donated should be tested and be negative for HIV. All HIV positive shall be disposed properly
A. Pre and post-test counseling is NOT required.
B. The result must be released to the person submitted himself/herself to such test
A. FALSE - Required. Counseling services should be provided only by persons who meet the standards set by the DOH.
B. FALSE - the counselor will be the one to be giving results – to prepare the patient whatever the result is
Penalties for Violations of Confidentiality
1. Criminal Sanction
2. Administrative Sanction
- 6 months to 4 yers imprisonment
- Fines, suspension or revocation of license; Cancellation or withdrawal of license to operate (business entity) and accreditation (hospitals, laboratories or clinics)
Penalties for all discriminatory acts and policies fr HIV/AIDS Law
Imprisonment for six months to four years and a fine not exceeding P10,000.00
Article 2 of HIV/AIDS Law contains:
A. Requirement on the Donation of Blood, Tissue and Organ
B. Consent as a requisite for HIV testing
C. Penalties for Unsafe Practices
and Procedures
D. Medical Confidentiality
A, C
Which is not included in the Article 3 of HIV/AIDS Law:
1. Requirement on the Donation of Blood, Tissue and Organ
2. Consent as a requisite for HIV testing
3. Exception to the prohibition of compulsory testing
4. Accreditation of HIV Testing Center
1 only - Article 2
Article 3 of HIV/AIDS Law is about:
A. Safe Practices and Procedures
B. Testing, Screening and Counseling
C. Confidentiality
D. Discriminatory Acts and Policies
B
Article 2 of HIV/AIDS Law is about:
A. Safe Practices and Procedures
B. Testing, Screening and Counseling
C. Confidentiality
D. Discriminatory Acts and Policies
A
Article 6 of HIV/AIDS Law is about:
A. Safe Practices and Procedures
B. Testing, Screening and Counseling
C. Confidentiality
D. Discriminatory Acts and Policies
C
