18 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the duties and functions of the Board of Radiologic Technology as defined in the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992?
Negotiating contracts with radiologic technology service providers
According to the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992, which of the following is a requirement for the practice of radiologic technology or x-ray technology in the Philippines?
All of the above
What is the term of office for the members of the Board of Radiologic Technology, as defined in the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992?
The chairman serves a 3-year term, two members serve 2-year terms, and the other two members serve 1-year terms.
According to the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992, which of the following is a qualification for the members of the Board of Radiologic Technology?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992?
Both a and b
Which of the following is NOT an exemption from the examination requirements for the practice of radiologic technology or x-ray technology in the Philippines, as defined in the Radiologic Technology Act of 1992?
Being a member of the faculty of a radiologic technology program
What was the resolution number for the promulgation of the Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists?
Resolution #4
Which of the following statements about the First Board of Radiologic Technology is true?
Resolution #3
What was the purpose of Resolution #2 according to the text?
Registration of 3 members of the Board as Radiologic Technologists
Who was the first President of PART according to the information provided?
GILBERTO PALOMIQUE
When was the first computerized licensure examination for Radiologic Technologists conducted according to the text?
December 27, 1993
Who is considered the 'Father of Radtech Education' based on the information given?
NORBERTO PALOMO
What is the consequence of breach of contract?
Performance is prevented
What is the classification of a contract that is void due to lacking legal capacity?
Void contract
Which type of contract is based on actions and not explicitly stated?
Implied contract
What is the term used for periods where a person can provide valid consent during lucid intervals?
Clear moments
Which type of law involves evidence and damages payment?
Civil law
What is a synonym for annullable in terms of defective contracts?
Voidable
Study Notes
Key Figures in Radiologic Technology
- Analecto D.Badoy Jr. - Secretary General Representative of the House
- Hermogenes Pobre - Secretary of the Senate
- Norberto Palomo - Commissioner; Chairman when R.A. 7431 was signed into law
- Gilberto Palomique - Father of Radtech Education
- Fortunato C.Gabon - 1st Chairman of the Board of Radio logic Technology
- Dexter Rodelas - Radiologic technologist
- Editha C.Mora - Radiologic Technologist
- Jose T.Gaffud - Radiologist
- Eulinia M.Valdezio - Physicist
Historical Events
- May 12, 1993 - Resolution #1: adaptation of seal/logo for Board of RT
- May 12, 1993 - Resolution #2: registration as RT of 3 members of the Board
- May 12, 1993 - Resolution #3: reschedule of XT & RT Licensure Examinations
- May 28, 1993 - Resolution #4: promulgation of the Code of Professional Ethics for XT & RT
- December 27, 1993 - First Computerized Licensure Examination
- April 9, 1994 - Release of results of First Computerized Licensure Examination
Radiologic Technology Act of 1992 (R.A. 7431)
- Signed into law on February 27, 1992, and took effect on April 22, 1992
- An act regulating the practice of RT in the Philippines, creating the Board of RT, and defining its powers and functions
- Section 1: Title
- Section 2: Statement of Policy
- Section 3: Definition of Terms
- Section 4: Practice of X-ray Technology
- Section 5: Practice of Radiologic Technology
- Section 6: Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology
- Section 7: Qualification of Board Members
- Section 8: Term of Office
- Section 9: Duties and Functions of the Board
- Section 10: Compensation of the Board
- Section 11: Removal of the Board
- Section 12: Supervision of the Board and Custody
- Section 13: Rules and Regulation
- Section 14: Annual Report
- Section 15: Requirement for the Practice of RT & XT
- Section 16: Exemption from Examination in XT
- Section 17: Exemption from Examination in RT
- Section 18: Examination Requirements
- Section 19: Qualification for the Examination
- Section 20: Scope of Examination in XT
- Section 21: Scope of Examination in RT
- Section 22: Report of Ratings
- Section 23: Oath Taking
- Section 24: Issuance of Certificate of Registration
- Section 25: Fees
- Section 26: Penal Provisions
- Section 27: Appropriations
- Section 28: Repealing Clause
- Section 29: (Missing)
- Section 30: Effectivity Clause### Rights and Responsibilities of Radiologic Technologists
- Right to promote health, prevent illness, restore health, and alleviate suffering
- Responsible to patients requiring nursing care, promoting an environment that respects individual values, customs, and spiritual beliefs
Legal Matters Relevant to Radiologic Technologists
- Contract: an agreement mutually arrived by two or more individuals to do a particular thing in exchange for some consideration
- Types of contracts: formal, informal, express, implied
- Requisites of contract: two or more persons, consent, object or subject matter specified, cause of obligation established, parties must have legal capacity
- Breach of contract: failure to perform without legal cause
- Lucid interval: a period when a person is in a sound mind, allowing for valid consent
Ethics and Jurisprudence
- Defined as the philosophy of science of law
- Obligation: an act of binding oneself to do something
- Jurisprudence: the science of law
Legal Aspects
- Civil law: evidence needed, must pay for damages
- Criminal law: beyond reasonable doubt, favors the accused
- Administrative law: made by the executive law of government
Terminologies
- Will: a legal declaration of a person's intention upon death
- Testator: one who makes a will
- Lawsuit: a legal action in court to enforce a right or redress a wrong
- Litigation: the process of a lawsuit
- Plaintiff: a person bringing a lawsuit against another
- Defendant: a person being sued
- Euthanasia: mercy killing, a criminal charge of homicide
Tort and Crimes
- Tort: a legal wrong, committed against a person or property, independent of a contract
- Crimes: Acts or omissions punishable by law
- Intentional torts: assault, battery, false imprisonment, defamation
- Unintentional torts: professional negligence, malpractice
Crimes Against Persons
- Murder: unlawful killing of a human being with intent to kill
- Homicide: killing of a human being to another
- Parricide: killing of a parent
- Patricide: killing of a father
- Matricide: killing of a mother
- Infanticide: killing of a child less than 3 days old
Crimes Against Property
- Robbery: unlawful taking of another person's property
- Arson: intentional burning of another person's house
- Sabotage: intentional damage to the property of the employer by the employee
Explore the rights and responsibilities of both radiologic technologists and patients as outlined by Meynard Y. Castro in the context of ethics and jurisprudence. Understand the privileges, obligations, and accountabilities associated with these roles.
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