R.A 8504 Flashcards
A condition caused by HIV that weakens the immune system, making the individual susceptible to life-threatening infections.
AIDS
HIV testing without revealing the true identity, using an identifying number or symbol.
Anonymous Testing
HIV testing imposed without proper consent or through force or intimidation.
Compulsory HIV Testing
Identifying and counseling sexual partners of individuals diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.
Contact Tracing
Virus causing AIDS.
HIV
Documenting and analyzing HIV/AIDS infections and spread patterns.
HIV/AIDS Monitoring
Measures to protect non-infected individuals and minimize the impact on those living with HIV.
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
Presence of HIV infection indicated by test results.
HIV-positive
Absence of HIV infection upon testing.
HIV-negative
Laboratory procedure to determine HIV infection presence or absence.
HIV Testing
Transfer of HIV from an infected person to an uninfected individual through sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, needle sharing, or during pregnancy.
HIV Transmission
Frequent involvement in activities increasing the risk of HIV transmission.
High-Risk Behavior
Voluntary agreement for a procedure based on full information.
Informed Consent
Trust and confidence between a patient/person with HIV and healthcare providers involved in counseling, testing, or care.
Medical Confidentiality
An individual testing positive for HIV.
Person with HIV
Providing information and support before HIV testing.
Pre-Test Counselling
Providing risk-reduction information and support after receiving HIV test results.
Post-Test Counselling
Agent or device used to prevent disease transmission.
Prophylactic
Diseases acquired or passed through sexual contact.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
HIV testing done willingly after pre-test counseling.
Voluntary HIV Testing
Time after infection when an individual may test negative but can still transmit the infection.
Window Period
President of the Philippines
FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Senate
NEPTALI A. GONZALES
Speaker of the House of Representatives
JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
HAZEL P. GACUTAN
Secretary General House of Representatives
ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Date Approved
FEBRUARY 13, 1998
Section 11 (A.I) - Penalties for Misleading Information
wo (2) months to two (2) years, without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanctions
Section 14 (A.II) - Penalties for Unsafe Practices and Procedures
imprisonment for six (6) years to twelve (12) years without prejudice to the imposition
Section 33 (A.VI) - Penalties for Violation of Confidentiality
- imprisonment for six (6) months to four (4) years, without prejudice to administrative sanctions
- cancellation or withdrawal of the license to operate any business entity and the accreditation of hospitals, laboratories and clinics.
Section 42 - Penalties for Discriminatory Acts and Policies
- imprisonment for six (6) months to four (4) years
- fine not exceeding Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00).
Effectivity
(15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation
I
Education and Information (4-11)
II
Safe Practices and Procedures (12-14)
III
Testing , Screening and Counseling (15-21)
IV
Health and Support Services (22-26)
V
Monitoring (27-29)
VI
Confidentiality (30-34)
VII
Discriminatory Acts and Policies (35-42)
VIII
The Philippine National AIDS Council (43-48)
IX
Miscellaneous Provisions (49 - 52)
