RA 8504 Flashcards
RA 8504 has __ articles and __ sections
9 Articles; 52 sections
Individual being tested does not reveal his/her true identity
Anonymous testing
Type of testing that is imposed, and lacks consent
Compulsory testing
Finding and counseling the sexual partner(s) of a person diagnosed with STD
Contact tracing
Window period refers to the period of time lasting from 2 weeks to ___ during which an infected individual will test ___ upon HIV testing but can actually transmit the infection.
6 months; negative
Prohibition on compulsory HIV testing shall be lifted in the following instances
- Cases of Rape
- Family issues
- Organ/Blood Donation
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring program established under DOH to monitor the magnitude and progression of HIV infection in the PH
AIDSWATCH
True / False
HIV test results can be sent to the parent of an 18 y/o child
False
Is the central advisory, planning and policy-making body for the comprehensive and integrated HIV/AIDS prevention and control program in the PH
Philippine National Aids Council (PNAC)
PNAC consists of __ members, with the __ as the permanent chairperson
26 members; secretary of DOH
The current chairperson of PNAC
Secretary Francisco Duque III