(M) L4.2: RA 11166 - HIV Law Flashcards
This law strengthens the Philippine Comprehensive Policy on _____ and ______ prevention, treatment, care, and support
HIV and AIDS
These are taken for prevention, examples are chloroquine (for malaria) and vitamins
Prophylactic Drugs
When was the first case of HIV in the Philippines recorded?
1984
When was mandatory HIV screening for blood units in the country implemented?
1989
What law is this?
“Mandatory HIV screening for blood units in the Philippines”
AO 57 s. 1989
When was the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) created?
December 3, 1992
What does PNAC stand for?
Philippine National AIDS Council
What law created the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC)?
EO 39 s. 1992
When was the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act (PAPCA) signed?
February 13, 1998
What does PAPCA mean?
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act
What law is this?
“Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (PAPCA)”
RA 8504
When was the RA 11166 signed?
December 20, 2018
What is the name of RA 11166?
Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018
When is MT Week celebrated?
3rd Week of September
When is Drug and Prevention Control Week celebrated?
3rd Week of November
When is World AIDS Day celebrated?
December 1
When is Blood Donor’s Week in the Philippines?
Second week of July
A major addition to RA 11166 states that individuals aged ____ years and above don’t need parental consent to get tested
15
What is the treatment for people living with HIV (PLHIV)?
Free Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART)
This entity shall establish a program that will provide free and accessible ART medication for people infected with HIV who are enrolled in the program
DOH
Definition of Terms:
> the use of prescription drugs for the prevention of HIV
> an optional treatment
> may be taken by those who are negative but at higher-risk for developing it
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
T or F: Prophylaxis medication cannot be taken by those who test negative for HIV, only those who are positive
False (may be taken by those who are negative but at higher-risk for developing it)
Definition of Terms:
> a preventive medical treatment that starts immediately after exposure to HIV in order to prevent infection and disease development
Post-exposure Prophylaxis
This agency is attached to the DOH which has the primary task of ensuring the implementation of the country’s response to HIV and AIDS
Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC)
What law did RA 11166 repeal?
RA 8504
This is a form of testing attended by the lack of consent and is considered unlawful
Compulsory HIV Testing
Health professionals are directed to observe confidentiality especially in what 2 factors?
Identity and Status of HIV patients
T or F: The right to privacy includes both prohibiting oneself with direct and indirect identities
True
Refers to a prejudicial act of making distinctions or showing partiality in the granting of privileges or services to a person on the basis of their actual or perceived HIV status
Discrimination
Discrimination shall be considered ______ to individual and national interest
Inimical
T or F: People living with HIV shall be entitled to different employment rights, benefits, and opportunities with others
False (same)
T or F: HIV-infected employees shall act responsibly to protect their own health and prevent transmission
True
The State shall promote utmost ______ and _______ in practices and procedures that carry the risk of HIV transmissions
Safety and Universal Precautions
In this law, all specimens must be treated as ______
Infectious
Definition of Terms:
Unfair/unjust treatment that distinguishes, excludes, restricts, or shows preferences based on any grounds
Discrimination
Definition of Terms:
Dynamic devaluation and dehumanization of an individual in the eyes of others
Stigma
Definition of Terms:
Severe or repeated abuse in the form of written, verbal, electronic expression, or physical gesture
Bullying
This type of testing revolves around the identity of the individual being tested being protected/unknown
Anonymous Testing
A written informed consent must be obtained first from who?
Clue: 3 answers
1.Person at least 15 years old
2.Parent/Legal guardian (if below 15)
3. Licensed social/health worker (if parents cannot be located or refuse to consent)
A written informed consent from the parents is only applicable if the person being tested is ________
Below 15 years old
A written informed consent from the social/health worker is only applicable if _______
Parents of client:
- cannot be located
- refuse to consent
If HIV testing is made compulsory as a pre-condition to employment, school admission, medical service provision, or any other service, it is deemed _______
Unlawful
This is given in donating blood, organs, or tissue for the purposes of transfusion, transplantation, and research
Lawful Consent (to HIV testing)
A client can ask for a retest for HIV, except when?
During emergency cases
T or F: HIV positive samples are used for training/research purposes
True
Exceptions to the Prohibition of Compulsory Testing (give the law):
When resolving issues relevant to the Family Code (e.g. separation and annulment)
EO 209
Exceptions to the Prohibition of Compulsory Testing (give the law):
When complying with the requirements in organ/blood donation
RA 7170 (organ) and RA 7719 (blood)