Legal Lingo
Who's the Boss?
Law or Flaw?
Patient Power
Guess that Republic Act
100

What  term means a patient agrees to a procedure after being told all risks and benefits?

Informed Consent

100

Which Government Agency implements the National Health Insurance Program

PhilHealth

100

The UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT esnures all Filipinos have access to affordable health services.

LAW (RA 11223)

100

Every patient has the right to receive clear and truthful information about their condition

TRUEInformed Consent

100

Ensures all Filipinos have access to affordable and quality health Services

RA 11223

200

What do you call a legal responsibility for msitakes or negligence by a healthcare provider?

Medical Malpractice

200

Which Government Agency overseas licesning and regulation of health facilities

Department of Health

200

The MEDICAL PRIVACY ACT of 2015 allows sharing patient information without consent

FLAW

No such law, it violates RA10173-Data Privacy Act)

200

Patients are not allowed to see their own medical records

FALSE

They have the right under the Patients Bill of Rights

200

Protects the privaacy of patient information and medical records

RA 10173

Data Privacy Act

300

What document outlines a patient's right during care and treatment?

Patient's Bill of Rights

300

Which Government Agencyregulates and licenses healthcare professionals

Professional Regulation Commission

300

The HOSPITAL DETENTION LAW prohibits hospitals from holding patients who can't pay their bills.

LAW (RA9439)

300

Patients ahve the right to choose their healthcare provider

TRUE

300

Regulates the practice and responsibilities of Nurses

RA 9173

Philippine Nursing Act

400

What agency issues the License to Operate (LTO) for hospitals and clinics?

Department of Health (DOH)

400

Which Government Agency regulates medicines, devices and medical supplies

Food and Drug Administration(FDA)

400

The Free Dental Act of 2000 gives every student one free detnal checkup per year

FLAW

No such law

400

Patients can be detained in the hospital for unpaid bills

FALSE

RA 9439 prohibits this

400

Prevents hospitals from detaining patients who cannot settle their bills

RA 9439 Hospital Detention Law

500

What law protects personal health information in the Philippines?

RA 10173- Data Privacy Act

500

Which Government Agency enforces patient data protection and privacy laws

National Privacy Commission (NPC)

500

The PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT that governs the practice and ethics of Nurses in the country

LAW

RA 9173

500

In an emergency, a hospital must provide care first before asking for payment

TRUE

500

Promotes breastfeeding and rooming-in of newborn babies

RA 7600 Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act

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