RA 9288 Flashcards
RA 9288 is also known
Newborn screening Act of 2004
When was RA 9288 enacted?
April 7 2004
MOST COMMON inborn error of metabolism here in the Philippines
Maple Syrup Urine disorder (MSUD)
(True or False) In MSUD Screening must be done within After 24 hrs. of life but not later than 3 days from complete delivery of newborn
True
How long is the validity of accreditation of NSC?
3 years
Newborn Screening Reference Center
National Institute of Health, UP Manila
(True or False) Can a parent or legal guardian may not refuse testing on the grounds of religious belief?
False (can they refuse)
RA 7170 is also known as
Organ donation Act of 1991
When was RA 7170 enacted?
January 7 1992
Most donated organs?
Kidney
Liver
Heart
Lungs
Pancreas
Small bowel
Hand
Face
Who are the following persons may donate all or any part of the decedent’s body after or immediately before his death?
Spouse
Son/Daughter of legal age
Either parent
Brother/Sister of legal age
Guardian over the person of the decedent at the time of his/her death
Safest organ to be transplanted, but easily decompose?
Cornea
A facility licensed, accredited or approved under the law for storage of human bodies or parts?
Organ bank storage facility
An individual who makes legacy of all or part of his body?
Testator
Person who may execute legacy?
: Any individual, at least 18 years of age and of sound mind
