Legal Lingo
What term means a patient agrees to a procedure after being told all risks and benefits?
Informed Consent
Which Government Agency implements the National Health Insurance Program
PhilHealth
The UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT esnures all Filipinos have access to affordable health services.
LAW (RA 11223)
Every patient has the right to receive clear and truthful information about their condition
TRUEInformed Consent
Ensures all Filipinos have access to affordable and quality health Services
RA 11223
What do you call a legal responsibility for msitakes or negligence by a healthcare provider?
Medical Malpractice
Which Government Agency overseas licesning and regulation of health facilities
Department of Health
The MEDICAL PRIVACY ACT of 2015 allows sharing patient information without consent
FLAW
No such law, it violates RA10173-Data Privacy Act)
Patients are not allowed to see their own medical records
FALSE
They have the right under the Patients Bill of Rights
Protects the privaacy of patient information and medical records
RA 10173
Data Privacy Act
What document outlines a patient's right during care and treatment?
Patient's Bill of Rights
Which Government Agencyregulates and licenses healthcare professionals
Professional Regulation Commission
The HOSPITAL DETENTION LAW prohibits hospitals from holding patients who can't pay their bills.
LAW (RA9439)
Patients ahve the right to choose their healthcare provider
TRUE
Regulates the practice and responsibilities of Nurses
RA 9173
Philippine Nursing Act
What agency issues the License to Operate (LTO) for hospitals and clinics?
Department of Health (DOH)
Which Government Agency regulates medicines, devices and medical supplies
Food and Drug Administration(FDA)
The Free Dental Act of 2000 gives every student one free detnal checkup per year
FLAW
No such law
Patients can be detained in the hospital for unpaid bills
FALSE
RA 9439 prohibits this
Prevents hospitals from detaining patients who cannot settle their bills
RA 9439 Hospital Detention Law
What law protects personal health information in the Philippines?
RA 10173- Data Privacy Act
Which Government Agency enforces patient data protection and privacy laws
National Privacy Commission (NPC)
The PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT that governs the practice and ethics of Nurses in the country
LAW
RA 9173
In an emergency, a hospital must provide care first before asking for payment
TRUE
Promotes breastfeeding and rooming-in of newborn babies
RA 7600 Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act