organ donation act of 1991 Flashcards
Philippine law governing the process of corneal transplantatio
D. RA 7885
The procedure of replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with a healthy one
. CORNEAL TRANSPLANt
A committee responsible for ensuring the ethical standards of organ transplantation in
the Philippines.
. NATIONAL TRANSPLANT ETHICS COMMITTEE
The clear, outermost layer of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.
cornea
The legal assumption that an individual has given consent for organ donation unless
they have explicitly stated otherwise.
PRESUMED CONSENT
RA 7885 allows for corneal transplantation even without the consent of the donor if it is
deemed medically necessary. -
FALSE
RA 7170 is an act that promotes corneal transplantation. -
FALSE
Both RA 7885 and RA 7170 encourage voluntary organ donation and prohibit organ
trafficking. -
TRUE
ra 7170 pertains exclusively to corneal transplantation and has no provisions related to
other organ transplants. -
FALSE
Under RA 7170, organ transplantation can only be done between family members. -
FALSe
According to Republic Act 7885, who is responsible for keeping records of corneal
donations and transplantations?
ANSWER: C. Accredited eye bank
. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to become a cornea donor under
Republic Act 7885?
18 yrs old
Who is authorized to remove corneas for transplantation under Republic Act 7885
a. Only licensed ophthalmologists
When was Republic Act 7885, also known as the Act of Corneal Transplantation,
enacted?
1995
Which government agency is primarily responsible for implementing Republic Act 7170?
a. Department of Health (DOH)
Includes transplantable organ, tissues, eyes, bones, arteries, blood, other fluids and
other portions of the human body.
Part
The irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or the irreversible
cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.
Death
A physician or surgeon licensed or authorized to practice medicine under the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines.
Physician or Surgeon
A hospital licensed, accredited or approved under the law, and includes a hospital
operated by the Government.
ANSWER: Hospital
An individual, corporation, estate, trust, partnership, association, the Government or any
of its subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, including government controlled
corporations, or any other legal entity.
ANSWER: Person
for medical or dental education,
research, advancement of medical
or dental science, therapy or
transplantation
- B. Any hospital, physician, surgeon
For education, research,
advancement of medical or dental
science, or therapy
A. Any accredited medical or dental school, college or university
For medical or dental education,
research, theraphy, or
transplantation
C. Any organ bank storage facilit