Clinical Laboratory Health Systems

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What is a primary responsibility of histotechnologists?

Managing hospital finances

Developing patient treatment plans

Performing complex processing and staining procedures (correct)

Conducting research on genetic diseases

Which quality is considered essential for a clinical laboratory scientist?

Advanced computer programming

Exceptional artistic skills

High physical stamina (correct)

Strong leadership abilities

What type of tests should laboratory professionals be prepared to perform?

Psychological assessments

Economics and finance tests

Physical fitness evaluations

Various chemical, biological, and microbiological tests (correct)

Why is quality control important in laboratory testing?

To ensure accuracy and reliability of results Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the duties of specimen collection?

Collecting and properly labeling samples Signup and view all the answers

What personal quality is highlighted as important for medical laboratory professionals?

Cooperative attitude Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility in laboratory management?

Maintaining laboratory inventory and compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Clinical Pathology?

Testing of bodily fluids to identify abnormalities. Signup and view all the answers

What should laboratory professionals do to ensure proper equipment operation?

Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment regularly Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pathology specializes in the examination of tissues for diagnosis?

Anatomic Pathology Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Free-Standing Laboratory?

Functionally independent from a hospital. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following falls under Tertiary Service Capability?

Special chemistries Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of Forensic Pathology?

Determine cause of death in non-medical circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

Which section of Clinical Pathology tests for blood diseases?

Hematology Signup and view all the answers

What type of laboratory operates within a hospital?

Hospital Based Laboratory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Blood Banking Laboratory?

Store and manage blood products. Signup and view all the answers

What is the slogan of the Philippine Health Agenda 2016-2022?

All for Health Towards Health for All Signup and view all the answers

Under which law are Local Government Units (LGUs) given autonomy to manage their health services?

Local Government Code of 1991 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the focuses of NEDA AmBisyon Natin 2040?

Achieving universal financial literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the guarantees of the Philippine Health Agenda 2016-2022?

Population and individual-level interventions for all life stages Signup and view all the answers

The Sustainable Development Goals 2030 aim to address which of the following issues?

Confront issues involving climate change Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary qualification for someone to become a medical laboratory technician without taking an examination?

Showing evidence of a two-year college course and one year of experience Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility is NOT typically associated with a phlebotomist?

Performing complex laboratory tests Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of a cytotechnologist?

They diagnose cancer cells and diseases from human specimens. Signup and view all the answers

What educational background is typically required for a cytotechnologist?

Baccalaureate degree with a strong science background Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of a histotechnologist?

To prepare and process biopsies and tissue specimens Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for a medical laboratory technician employed in the government?

Civil service eligibility not lower than the second grade Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the expanded responsibilities that a phlebotomist may have?

Processing urine specimens for macroscopic analysis Signup and view all the answers

In which area do medical technologists and cytotechnologists collaborate?

Examining human specimens for cancer diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bismarck model of health insurance primarily rely on for funding?

Payroll deductions from both employers and employees Signup and view all the answers

Which act was enacted in the Philippines to establish national health insurance?

National Health Insurance Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the WHO Health Systems Framework?

To improve efficiency and health system outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which document outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines?

E.O.no. 119 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a milestone in the Philippine Health System?

Implementation of the Beveridge Model in 1985 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the DOH as per E.O.no. 119?

Development of national health policies and guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What element does the WHO Health Systems Framework emphasize regarding health products?

Improved level and equity of health coverage Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is focused on the improvement of community health programs in the Philippines?

1979 Primary Health Care Strategy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Clinical Laboratory Overview

A clinical laboratory performs diagnostic procedures on clinical specimens to assess patient health.
Involves specialized health professionals focused on disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Classification of Clinical Laboratories

According to Function

Clinical Pathology: Involves examination of body fluids to detect abnormalities.
Anatomic Pathology: Concerned with diagnosing diseases through examination of organs, tissues, and entire bodies.
Forensic Pathology: Investigates cause of death and other legal aspects in non-medical circumstances.

Types of Clinical Pathology

Includes sub-disciplines like Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, and more.

According to Institutional Character

Hospital-Based Laboratory: Operates within a hospital, providing tests for in-house patients.
Free-Standing Laboratory: Operates independently outside the hospital.

According to Service Capability

Point or Reference: Basic laboratory capabilities.
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary: Levels of testing complexity, with primary focusing on routine tests and tertiary on specialized evaluations.

Medical Laboratory Professionals

Medical Laboratory Technician: Assists in medical technology; can qualify through experience or testing.
Phlebotomist: Trained to collect blood samples; responsibilities may include processing specimens.
Cytotechnologist: Examines specimens for cancer cells and diseases, requiring strong science background.
Histotechnologist: Prepares and stains tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Specialist with extensive knowledge in a specific field of laboratory work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performing laboratory tests across various disciplines like hematology and microbiology.
Analyzing test results to aid diagnoses and treatment plans.
Ensuring quality control and reliability of lab results through strict adherence to protocols.
Collecting and maintaining the integrity of specimens.
Managing laboratory inventory and compliance with safety regulations.

Health Insurance Models

Bismarck Model: Insurance system where funding comes from employers and employees through payroll deductions.
Beveridge Model: Government-funded and provided health care through tax payments.

Components of Health Systems

WHO Health Systems Framework emphasizes health service delivery, financing, health workforce, and access to health products.

Philippine Health System Evolution

Milestones include the adoption of the Primary Health Care Strategy (1979) and the introduction of the Universal Health Care Act (2010).
Emphasizes legislative reforms and health sector restructuring over decades.

Department of Health Responsibilities

Formulates national health policies, guidelines, and regulations.
Develops health programs and advocates for public health legislation.

Local Government Units (LGUs)

Have autonomy in providing health services, organized into provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays.
Operate under DOH supervision for health sector functions.

Future Directions of the Philippine Health Sector

Philippine Health Agenda 2016-2022: Promotes population-level health interventions and universal health insurance.
Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022: Aims for a prosperous, middle-class society with improved health outcomes.
NEDA AmBisyon Natin 2040: Focuses on eradicating poverty and promoting innovative healthcare solutions.
Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Addresses global challenges like inequality, climate change, and poverty.

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This quiz explores the organization and function of clinical laboratories, detailing the diagnostic procedures performed by specialized health professionals. It focuses on the role of clinical pathology in patient diagnostics, treatment, and disease prevention.