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What is the primary focus of the Children Safety on Motorcycles Act?
What is the primary focus of the Children Safety on Motorcycles Act?
Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies outlined in the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) Strategy?
Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies outlined in the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) Strategy?
How does the Children Safety on Motorcycles Act contribute to children's welfare?
How does the Children Safety on Motorcycles Act contribute to children's welfare?
What is one of the goals of public health laws in the Philippines?
What is one of the goals of public health laws in the Philippines?
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Which right is specifically highlighted in the context of child protection?
Which right is specifically highlighted in the context of child protection?
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What is one of the focuses of the Philippine Department of Health regarding children?
What is one of the focuses of the Philippine Department of Health regarding children?
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What is one of the main components of the MNCHN Core Package of services?
What is one of the main components of the MNCHN Core Package of services?
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Which public health law focuses on the nutritional needs of children?
Which public health law focuses on the nutritional needs of children?
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What is the recommended frequency for prenatal visits during pregnancy as suggested in the pre-natal package?
What is the recommended frequency for prenatal visits during pregnancy as suggested in the pre-natal package?
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Which micronutrient supplementation is specifically recommended during pregnancy?
Which micronutrient supplementation is specifically recommended during pregnancy?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT included in the prevention and management category during pregnancy?
Which of the following conditions is NOT included in the prevention and management category during pregnancy?
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What is one of the primary goals of the MNCHN strategy regarding pregnancies?
What is one of the primary goals of the MNCHN strategy regarding pregnancies?
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What is one of the key components of the prenatal package aimed at early childhood health?
What is one of the key components of the prenatal package aimed at early childhood health?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Pre-Pregnancy Package under the MNCHN Core Packages of Services?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Pre-Pregnancy Package under the MNCHN Core Packages of Services?
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What is the main purpose of counseling on STI/HIV/AIDS as part of the core services?
What is the main purpose of counseling on STI/HIV/AIDS as part of the core services?
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Which immunization is included in the prenatal package for mothers?
Which immunization is included in the prenatal package for mothers?
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What is included in the nutritional counseling of the Pre-Pregnancy Package?
What is included in the nutritional counseling of the Pre-Pregnancy Package?
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Which of the following aspects does the MNCHN strategy NOT specifically address?
Which of the following aspects does the MNCHN strategy NOT specifically address?
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During which month of pregnancy is Vitamin A administered as per the prenatal recommendations?
During which month of pregnancy is Vitamin A administered as per the prenatal recommendations?
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What role do the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth play in local planning and development?
What role do the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth play in local planning and development?
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What aspect of child health is prioritized by newborn screening as highlighted in the prenatal package?
What aspect of child health is prioritized by newborn screening as highlighted in the prenatal package?
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Which micronutrient supplement is recommended at a dosage of at least 5,000 IU weekly as part of the nutritional guidelines?
Which micronutrient supplement is recommended at a dosage of at least 5,000 IU weekly as part of the nutritional guidelines?
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What is an essential feature of post-partum care as mentioned in the MNCHN strategy?
What is an essential feature of post-partum care as mentioned in the MNCHN strategy?
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Which statement best reflects the inclusion of family planning in the MNCHN Core Packages of Services?
Which statement best reflects the inclusion of family planning in the MNCHN Core Packages of Services?
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Study Notes
Community Health Nursing 1 (NCM 104) - Module 4, Lesson 2: Public Health Law
- Module 4, Lesson 2 focuses on public health law
- Presented by Prof. Jobbie S. Lacopia (BSN, RN, CT, MAT)
- This module covers fundamental legal aspects of community health nursing, and how to implement public health policies.
Course Description
- The course covers concepts, principles, theories, and techniques in basic care.
- It includes disease prevention, restoration, maintenance, and rehabilitation at the individual and family levels.
- Determinants, factors influencing clients' health (e.g., Philippine Health Care Delivery System), and the global context of public health are also included.
- Utilization of the nursing process for holistic management of individuals and families is a key element.
Introduction to Health Law
- Health Law is the area of law concerned with the health of individuals and populations.
- It also involves provision of health care and operation of the health care system.
Health Laws are Used To...
- Advance important health policy goals (e.g., Universal health coverage)
- Establish the basis for organizing, governing, and financing a country's health system.
- Protect public and social nature of healthcare.
- Protect public health from communicable diseases or other public health risks.
- Regulate operations of hospitals, clinics, and health services.
- Control the training and practice standards of health workers.
- Regulate the safety and efficacy of medicines and medical devices.
- Protect patient rights.
- Address non-communicable disease risk factors (e.g., smoking)
- Regulate the collection and use of health information.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of public health laws.
- Determine various public health laws and their content.
- Enumerate provisions embedded in the different public health legislation.
- Identify the objectives and parameters of various public health laws.
Specific Public Health Laws (Module 4, Lesson 2)
- The Magna Carta of Public Health Workers
- Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
- Generics Act of 1988
- National Health Insurance Act of 2013
- National Blood Services Act of 1994
- Law on Reporting of Communicable Diseases
- Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
- Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
- Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008
- Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act
- Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
- Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
- Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
- The Milk Code
- The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
- Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011
- Children's Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015
- Republic Act No. 7875 or the (PhilHealth) National Health Insurance Act
- Republic Act No. 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
- Republic Act No. 9502 or the Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008
Types of Legislation
- Republic Act
- Presidential Decree
- Letter of Instruction
- Executive Order
Other Key Concepts
- Scope of public health law
- Sources of public health law (Constitutions, Administrative law, Case law)
- Clean Air Act
- Declaration of Principles in Public Health
- National Health Insurance Act
- Senior Citizen Act
- Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010
- Act on Cheaper Medicines
- Save the Children Act
- Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act
- Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
- Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act (the Milk Code)
- Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law
- Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011
- Children's Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015
References
- Specific citations were provided for each law, as well as various sources for further research about this module material.
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