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
. For therapy or transplantation
needed by him.
Any specified individual
Any individual, at least eighteen (18)
years of age and of sound mind,
may give by way of legacy, to take
effect after his death, all or part of
his bod
A person who may execute a legac
An individual authorized under this Act to donate all or part of the body of a decedent
DONOR
An individual who makes a legacy of all or part of his body.
TESTATOR
A deceased individual, and includes a still-born infant or fetus
DECEDENT
facility licensed, accredited or approved under the law for storage of human bodies or
parts thereof
ORGAN BANK STORAGE FACILITY
n act authorizing the legacy or donation of all or part of a human body after death for
specified purposes
. Organ Donation Act of 1991
After the delivery of documents, it can be amended or revoke the legacy in certain
circumstances. (t or f
TRUE
The documents can be delivered to the legatee by an authorized representative.
t or f()
TRUE
. The will of testator may be deposited to organ bank storage to destroy the documents.
(t or f)
FALSE
The testator may designate in his will, card, or other documents the surgeon or
physician who will carry out the organ transplantation procedure. (t or f)
TRUE
. A legacy of all or part of the human body may be made by a will. (t or f
TRUE
The hospital who will receive the organ donations shall not have trained and qualified
personnel and staff. (t or f)
FALSE
The transplantation should be diagnosed and certified by 3 qualified physicians.
(t or f)
(FALSE)
The transplantation should be diagnosed and certified by 3 qualified physicians.
(t pr f)
true
Only authorized medical practitioners can participate in the removal and/or
transplantation of any organ. (t or f)
TRUE
They are the one who will carry out the appropriate procedures in organ transplantation
surgeon and physician
He/she is the one who will receive the organs
legatee
e proof or compliance for the organ donation and/or
transplantation.
card, docx, will
exact time when locating the nearest relative listed or guardian of the decedent at
the time of their death
48hrs
If the testator or deceased cannot sign the document for organ donation, who can sign
for him/her?
Family members and/or relative
The legatee or donee can refuse a legacy or donation if they want to.
ANSWER: TRUE
Custody of the rest of the body always goes to the surviving spouse.
ANSWER: FALSE
Acting in good faith according to the Act can lead to criminal prosecution.
ANSWER: FALSE
Sharing of human organs or tissues can only be done through approved programs by the
Department of Health.
ANSWER: TRUE
- The Act becomes effective immediately after being published in the Official Gazette.
ANSWER: TRUE
- Legacy or Donation
Act of giving body parts
Embalming
Preservation of a deceased body
Reciprocal Righ
Exchange of organs or tissues
between countries
Public Information Program
Guidelines rules for the Act
Rules and Regulation
Removing a part of the body
What should the legatee or donee do if they don’t want a part of a body as a legacy or
donation?
reject it
Who gets custody of the rest of the body after a part is removed for legacy or donation
: C. THE HOSPITAL
. If a person follows the rules of this Act in good faith, what happens to them?
: D. They are not liable for charges
How can the sharing of human organs or tissues be done?
: A. ONLY THROUGH APPROVED EXCHANGE PROGRAMS BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Who is responsible for educating the public about organ donation and transplantation?
doh
