Questions and Answers
What is the main universal goal of Primary Health Care as per the Alma Ata Declaration?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 essential health services identified in the Primary Health Care approach?
Which key principle of Primary Health Care focuses on the balanced distribution of health resources?
What aspect does the WHO identify as crucial for organizing health services around people's needs and expectations?
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Which of the following objectives is NOT part of the global strategy to attain health for all in Primary Health Care?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines?
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By what year does the DOH aim for Filipinos to be among the healthiest people in Southeast Asia?
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What fundamental right is declared in the outcomes of the international conference for primary health care?
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What was the average allocation of the gross national product (GNP) to health services in the Philippines from 2005-2007?
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What does the DOH's mandate primarily focus on concerning health risks?
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Which strategy was adopted in the Philippines in 1979 to improve health care delivery?
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What is one of the objectives of the Philippine Health Care system?
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Which statement about health is commonly accepted?
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What type of health facility is designed primarily for long-term care of patients with chronic conditions?
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Which category of health facility is primarily concerned with serving as the first point of contact for health care?
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What principle emphasizes an integrated approach to ensure health literacy and protection from risks?
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Which of the following best describes service coverage under the universal health care system?
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How are population-based health services funded within the universal health care framework?
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What type of facility performs highly specialized procedures on an outpatient basis?
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What is a key objective of the universal health care system?
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Under the national health insurance program, who are classified as direct contributors?
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What roles do the Department of Health (DOH) undertake in population-based health services delivery?
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Which statement accurately reflects the financial coverage under the universal health care system?
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Study Notes
Categories of Health Facilities
- Category A (Primary Care Facility): Offers basic services including emergency care and normal deliveries.
- Category B (Custodial Care Facility): Provides long-term care and basic services like food and shelter, primarily for chronic conditions and rehabilitation.
- Category C (Diagnostic/Therapeutic Facility): Engaged in diagnostic procedures on human specimens and treatments, e.g., clinical laboratories and radiologic facilities.
- Category D (Specialized Outpatient Facility): Conducts specialized outpatient procedures, such as dialysis clinics.
Universal Health Care (Republic Act 11223)
- Emphasizes an integrated and comprehensive approach to health literacy and risk protection.
- Advocates a whole-of-system and whole-of-government approach for healthcare policy development.
- Aims to deliver comprehensive healthcare services without imposing financial hardship on the population.
- Focuses on a people-oriented approach that prioritizes well-being.
General Objectives of UHC
- Gradually achieve universal healthcare through a systematic and clearly defined stakeholder framework.
- Ensure equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare, safeguarding against financial risk.
UHC Coverage
- Population Coverage: Automatic inclusion of every Filipino citizen in the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP).
- Service Coverage: Immediate eligibility for a comprehensive outpatient benefit package and primary care providers.
- Financial Coverage: Population-based services funded by the national government and individual-based services primarily through pre-payment mechanisms; subscriptions pooled to PhilHealth.
- Classification of contributors: Direct contributors pay premiums; indirect contributors receive government subsidies.
National Health Insurance Program
- Entitles beneficiaries to immediate eligibility, no co-payment for basic accommodations, with options for co-payment/co-insurance for additional services.
- Ensures no reductions in current PhilHealth packages and offers additional benefits for direct contributors.
Service Delivery
- Population-Based Services: Requires DOH to establish province-wide and city-wide health systems including a primary care provider network, health promotion, and epidemiologic surveillance.
- DOH is the principal health agency, regulating health service quality and ensuring public health access for all Filipinos.
Vision and Mission of DOH
- Vision: Aim for Filipinos to be among the healthiest in Southeast Asia by 2022 and Asia by 2040.
- Mission: Lead in developing a resilient, equitable, and people-centered health system.
Mandate of DOH
- Promote health and well-being, prevent/control diseases, protect against health hazards, and provide treatment and rehabilitation services.
Brief History of Primary Health Care
- 1978 Conference: Health leaders gathered to declare health as a basic right and the need for government responsibility in health.
- The Philippines adopted the Primary Health Care strategy following the Alma Ata Declaration through Letter of Instruction 949 in 1979.
People's Right to Health
- Governments are urged to invest in healthcare, with WHO recommending a 5% GNP allocation. The Philippine allocation was only 3.3% from 2005-2007.
Primary Health Care Definition
- Recognized as essential, community-based health care that is practical, scientifically sound, and affordable, encouraging full community participation.
Universal Goal of PHC
- Aim for "health for all by 2000" by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing diseases, and providing therapy for existing conditions.
Key Elements for Achieving "Health for All"
- Reduce health disparities for universal coverage.
- Organize services around people's needs.
- Integrate health into other sectors.
- Promote policy collaboration and increased stakeholder participation.
8 Essential Health Services
- Education for Health
- Locally Endemic Disease Control
- Expanded Program for Immunization
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Essential Drugs
- Nutrition
- Treatment of Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
- Safe Water and Sanitation
Key Principles of Primary Health Care
- Accessibility, affordability, acceptability, and availability of services.
- Support mechanisms for health initiatives.
- Multisectoral involvement and community participation.
- Equitable distribution of health resources across the population.
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Test your knowledge on the classifications of healthcare facilities, specifically focusing on primary care and custodial care. Understand the roles and services provided by different types of medical facilities. This quiz covers fundamental healthcare service categories that are vital for patient care.
