MTL part 2 Flashcards

1
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REGULATORY LAWS AFFECTING THE PRACTICE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

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RA 4688
AO 2021-0037
DO 393-E s. 2000
RA 7719
AO 2008-0008

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Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966

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RA 4688

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RELATED LAWS, ORDERS, AND ISSUANCES TO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

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RA 7170
RA 9165
RA 11166

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3
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Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966 (RA 4688) Date of approval

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June 18, 1966

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An act regulating the operation and maintenance of clinical laboratories and requiring registration of the same with the DOH, providing penalty for the violation thereof, and for other purposes

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Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966 (RA 4688)

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Section 3 of Clinical Laboratory Act of 1966 (RA 4688) indicates that this person shall be charged with the responsibility of strictly enforcing the provisions of the Act and shall be authorized to issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out its provisions.

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Secretary of Health through the BRL, presently HFSRB

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5
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AO no.

New Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines

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AO 2021-0037

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6
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Classification of Clinical Laboratories is indicated in this Administrative Order

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AO 2021-0037

New Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Clinical Laboratories in the Philippines

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7
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Classification of Clinical Laboratories by ownership

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Government
Private

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8
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Classification of Clinical Laboratories by institutional character

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  • Institution-based (part of DOH licensed facility, i.e. RHU)
  • Non-institution based (free standing, i.e. clinic)
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9
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Classification of Clinical Laboratories by function

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  • Clinical
  • Anatomic
  • Molecular Pathology
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10
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Classification of Clinical Laboratories by service capability

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a. CL for Clinical and Anatomic
b. CL for Anatomic Pathology only
c. CL for Molecular Pathology only

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Allowed tests in Primary Lab

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  • Urinalysis
  • Fecalysis
  • Pregnancy test
  • Wet smear for Trichomonas
  • Blood chem (glucose, lipid profile, BUN, CREA, UA)
  • CBC
  • Blood grouping
  • Rapid test (dengue, syphilis, hepatitis B and HIV
    screening)
  • TB (govt facility)
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11
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Classifications under CL for Clinical and Anatomic

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Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Limited

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Allowed tests in secondary lab

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All allowed tests in primary +
* Electrolytes, ALT, AST
* Coagulation studies
* Gram stain
* PAP smear

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12
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Allowed tests in tertiary lab

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All allowed tests in primary and secondary +
* Tumor markers
* Thyroid function test
* Hepatitis profile
* Cytology and Histopathology
* Microbiology

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Allowed tests in limited lab

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  • Specialized tests not classified under anatomic or molecular:
    o Trace materials
    o Allergy panel
    o Tumor markers
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14
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Included in CL for Anatomic Pathology only

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Cytology and Histopathology

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15
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General guidelines for laboratory to secure a DOH-LTO

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Secured from the DOH regulatory office –
HFSRB through CHD (Regional Health Offices)

Valid only for 1 year

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15
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Licensing Standards for laboratory

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RMT – should include a designated Biosafety and Biosecurity Officer

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15
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Included in CL for Molecular Pathology only

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Genetics
Immune/hematopathology
Infectious diseases

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15
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Use of digital signature shall be permitted only if properly authenticated by the DICT-PNPKI (Phil. National Public Key Infrastructure) and shall be following the provisions of this RA

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RA 8792
Electronic Commerce Act of 2000

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15
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In information management indicated in AO 2021-0037, laboratory reports must contain these:

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original signature of the RMT
signature of the pathologist

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15
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Procedures for proper disposal of infectious wastes and toxic and hazardous substances are indicated in this RA

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RA 6969
“Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990”

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16
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Shall be permitted only if properly authenticated by the DICTPNPKI (Phil. National Public Key Infrastructure) and shall be following the provisions of RA 8792 or the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000

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Digital signature in lab reports

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16
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NRL for Parasitology and Microbiology, TTIs

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RITM

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16
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This created the NRLs

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DO 393-E s. 2000

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repealed DO 393-E s. 2000

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DO 820 s. 2020 – Institutionalizing and Strengthening NRL in the Philippines

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16
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NRL for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, and STDs

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San Lazaro-SACCL

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17
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NRL for Drug Testing, Toxicology

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EAMC

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18
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NRL for Hematology

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NKTI

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19
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NRL for Clinical Chemistry

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LCP

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Roles and Responsibilities of NRLs

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  1. Lab referral services
  2. NEQAS administration
  3. Training of laboratory personnel
  4. Evaluation of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
  5. Surveillance systems to provide critical inputs as a guide to DOH policies and stakeholders’ response activities
  6. Technical assistance to the DOH, other govt. agencies, private sector, and international partners as the need arises
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20
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NRL for Cardiac markers

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PHC

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20
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National Blood Services Act of 1994

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RA 7719

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21
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RA 7719

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National Blood Services Act of 1994

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22
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An act promoting voluntary blood donation, providing for an adequate supply of safe
blood, regulating blood banks and providing penalties for violation thereof

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RA 7719
National Blood Services Act of 1994

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23
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one who donates blood of one’s own volition/initiative and without monetary compensation

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Voluntary blood donor

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An individual included in the list of qualified voluntary blood donors who is ready to donate blood when needed in his/her community

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Walking blood donor

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25
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Dse which may be transmitted as a
result of blood transfusion, including AIDS, Hepa B, Syphilis, Malaria

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Blood transfusion transmissible diseases

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26
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Section of RA 7719 which includes definition of terms

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section 3

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27
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Section 5 of RA 7719

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National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP)

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28
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Section 7 of RA 7719

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Phase-out of Commercial Blood Bank

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29
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Section 8 of RA 7719

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Non-Profit Organization

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30
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Section 9 of RA 7719

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Regulation of Blood Services

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31
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Rules and Regulations Governing the Regulation of Blood Service Facilities

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AO 2008-0008

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31
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Section 14 of RA 7719

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Repealing Clause – This act shall supersede RA 1517 (1956)

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32
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Classification of Blood Service Facilities by Service Capability

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  • Blood Station
  • Blood Collection Unit
  • Blood Bank
  • Blood Center
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32
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Classification of Blood Service Facilities

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Ownership
Institutional Character
Service Capability

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  • Provision of whole blood and PRBC
  • Storage, issuance, transport and distribution of whole blood and PRBC
  • Compatibility testing of red cell units (if hospital-based)
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Blood Station

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  • Recruitment, retention, and care of donors
  • Screening and selection of donors
  • Conduct of health education and counseling services
  • Blood collection from donors (mobile/hospital)
  • Blood transport to BC for testing and processing
  • Compatibility testing of red cell units (if hospital-based)
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Blood Collection Unit

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  • Recruitment, retention, and care of donors
  • Screening and selection of donors
  • Conduct of health education and counseling services
  • Collection of blood from donors (mobile/hospital)
  • Processing and provision of blood components
  • Storage, issuance, transport and distribution of whole
    blood and/or blood products
  • Testing blood units for TTIs
    i.e. Philippine Red Cross
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Blood Center

35
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  • Storage, issuance, transport and distribution of whole
    blood and PRBC
  • Compatibility testing of red cell units
  • Performs Direct Coomb’s test & red cell Ab screening
  • Investigation of transfusion reactions
  • Assist the HBTC in the conduct of post-transfusion surveillance
A

Blood Bank

36
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Philippine Red Cross is an example of

A

Blood Center

37
Q

Date of approval of Organ Donation Act of 1991 (RA 7170)

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Jan 7, 1992

37
Q

Organ Donation Act of 1991

A

RA 7170

38
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deceased individual, including a still-born infant or fetus

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Decedent

39
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Individual, of legal age, who makes a legacy of all or part of his body

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Testator

40
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An individual authorized to donate all part of a decedent (next of kin, of legal age)

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Donor

41
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An individual who receives a legacy or donation

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Legatees or Donees

42
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T/F
Persons who may become legatees or donees: any hospital, physician or surgeon, accredited medical or dental school, college or university, organ bank storage facility, and any specified individual

A

T

43
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Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

A

RA 9165

44
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Date of approval of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165)

A

June 7, 2002

45
Q

RA 9165 repealed this RA

A

RA 6425 (Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972)

46
Q

Policy-making and strategy formulating body indicated in RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)

A

DDB

47
Q

Implementing arm of the Board indicated in RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)

A

PDEA

48
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Drug testing center regulatory body indicated in RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)

A

HFSRB

49
Q

IRR Governing the Accreditation of DTLs in the Philippines
Adopted and approved by DDB through?

A

Board Regulation No. 2 s. 2003

50
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Classification of DTLs according to service capability

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a. Screening Laboratory – qualitative
b. Confirmatory Laboratory – quantitative

51
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Types of drug testing

A

Mandatory
Random

52
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MANDATORY drug testing are performed to:

A

a) Applicants for driver’s license
b) Applicants for firearm license
c) Officers of the military, police, and other law enforcers
d) Persons charged before the prosecutor’s office with a criminal offense
having an imposable penalty of imprisonment of not <6 years and 1 day
e) Candidates for public office
f) Persons apprehended/arrested for violating the provisions of this Act

53
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RANDOM drug testing are performed to:

A

a) Students of secondary and tertiary schools
b) Officers/employees of public & private offices whether domestic or overseas

54
Q

Philippine HIV AIDS Policy Act

A

RA 11166

55
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Date of approval of Philippine HIV AIDS Policy Act (RA 11166)

A

Dec. 20, 2018

56
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Repealed RA 8504 (Phil. AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)

A

Philippine HIV AIDS Policy Act (RA 11166)

57
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Planning, policy-making, and implementing body indicated in Philippine HIV AIDS Policy Act (RA 11166)

A

Phil. National AIDS Council (PNAC)

58
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Written consent must be secured from the person taking the test or from the parent or legal guardian if the person is mentally incapacitated or is <15 y.o. No need for parent/guardian’s consent if the child is: 15-18 y.o. or <15 y.o. but is pregnant or engaged in high-risk behavior

A

Voluntary HIV Testing

59
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Shall be conducted by a social worker, a health care provider, or other health care professional accredited by DOH or DSWD before HIV testing

A

Proper counseling

60
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Compulsory HIV Testing is applicable to:

A

a) Persons charged with serious and slight physical injuries, rape, or simple seduction
b) Resolution of issues under “The Family Code of the Philippines”
c) Blood and organ donors

61
Q

How is confidentiality maintained in Philippine HIV AIDS Policy Act (RA 11166)

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a) Disclosure of HIV-Related Test Results – only to the individual who submitted to the test or to the parent/guardian (if minor), when applicable
b) Media Disclosure – requires prior written consent of the subjects consistent with Data Privacy Act of 2012 and Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

62
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Exceptions to confidentiality in HIV testing

A

– Reportorial DOH requirements
– Informing health workers directly involved in treatment of care of a PLHIV
– Responding to a subpoena issued by a court

63
Q

PAMET means

A

Philippine Association of Medical Technologist

64
Q

Established on September 15, 1963 by Mr. Crisanto G. Almario at the Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila

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Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)

65
Q

PAMET establishment

Who?
When?
Where?

A

Who: Crisanto G. Almario (Father of PAMET)
When: September 15, 1963
Where: Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila

66
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1st President of PAMET

A

Charlemagne Tamondong

67
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Only APO of RMTs in the Philippines when PRC was created on June 22, 1973

A

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)

68
Q

PAMET LOGO:
Symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated

A

Circle

69
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PAMET LOGO:
Trilogy of love, respect, and integrity

A

Triangle

70
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PAMET LOGO:
Symbolize the science of MT profession

A

Microscope & Snake

71
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PAMET LOGO:
Color of health

A

Green

72
Q

PAMET LOGO:
Year of first PAMET election

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1964

73
Q

President during Recognition of PAMET

A

Charlemagne Tamondong

74
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Second president of PAMET

A

Nardito Moraleta

75
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President of PAMET during approval of RA 5527

A

Nardito Moraleta

76
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PAMET president during PAMET News: The first official newspaper of the Association

A

Nardito Moraleta

77
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3rd PAMET president

A

Felix Asprer

78
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PAMET president during amendment to Teves Law (salaries of medical professionals)

A

Bernardo Tabaosares

79
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First lady PAMET president

A

Angelina Jose

80
Q

Has the shortest term of office as PAMET president (Jan. – Sept. 1973)

A

Angelina Jose

81
Q

She did not finish her last term as PAMET president because of her plans to leave for the U.S.

A

Venerable Oca

82
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Seventh president and served PAMET from the unfinished term of Ms. V. Oca

A

Carmencita Acedera

83
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PAMET president during there was an inclusion of all Med. Techs to “Hazard Pay”

A

Marilyn Atienza

84
Q

PAMET president during the Publication of the official newspaper of association “Lab News”

A

Marilyn Atienza

84
Q

The official journal of the PAMET

A

Philippine Journal of Medical Technology
during Marilyn Atienza’s term

85
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16th PAMET president (RECENT)

A

Luella Virtucio

85
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PASMETH means

A

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health

86
Q

National organization of all registered SMT in the Philippines

A

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

87
Q

They organized an association of Deans of SMT and Hygiene on May 13, 1970

A

Dr. Serafin Juliano
Dr. Gustavo Reyes

88
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First organizational meeting of PASMETH held at UST

A

June 22, 1970

89
Q

First annual meeting of PASMETH held in UST

A

May 7, 1971

90
Q

First president of PASMETH

A

Dr. Gustavo Reyes

91
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Current national president of PASMETH, 2023-2025

A

Dr. Jose Jurel Nuevo

92
Q

Sets forth the principles by which health care professionals practice their profession

A

CODE OF ETHICS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

93
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In Code of Ethics of MT, sets forth the principles by which health care professionals practice their profession, based on:

A
  • Duty to patient
  • Duty to colleagues and the profession
  • Duty to society
94
Q

Newborn Screening Act of 2004

A

RA 9288

95
Q

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

A

RA 10912

96
Q

Universal Health Care Act

A

RA 11223

97
Q

Fourth PAMET president

A

Bernardo Tabaosares

98
Q

5th PAMET President

A

Angelina Jose

99
Q

Sixth PAMET President

A

Venerable Oca

100
Q

8th PAMET President

A

Marilyn Atienza

101
Q

9th PAMET president

A

Norma Nunez Chang

102
Q

10th PAMET President

A

Agnes Medenilla

103
Q

11th PAMET President

A

Shirley Cruzada

104
Q

12th PAMET president

A

Leila Monserrat–Florento

105
Q

13th PAMET President

A

Romeo Joseph Ignacio

106
Q

14th PAMET president

A

Rolando Puno

107
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A