Organ Donation Laws RA 7170 & 7885

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What is the role of the newborn screening reference center?

Overseeing contents of educational material

Providing medical treatment to newborns

Maintaining external laboratory proficiency program (correct)

Collecting blood samples from newborns

Which agency collaborates with the Department of Health for the newborn screening program implementation?

Department of Interior and Local Government (correct)

Department of Labor and Employment

Professional Regulation Commission

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health

What should the legatee or donee do if they don’t want a part of the body or legacy?

Rate for embalment

Keep it regardless

Reject it (correct)

Call the police

Who is responsible for educating the public about organ donation and transplantation?

Department of Health Signup and view all the answers

How many days should the medical technology board report the rating after the completion of the examination?

120 days Signup and view all the answers

When was RA 7170 approved?

Jan 7 1992 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the president that signed RA 7885?

Fidel Ramos Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the chairman of the council of medical technology education?

Director of Higher Education Signup and view all the answers

If a person follows the rules of the newborn screening act, what will happen to them?

They are not liable for any charges Signup and view all the answers

What human organ can be easily donated as specified in RA 7885?

Cornea Signup and view all the answers

To whom does the responsibility belong to retrieve the body after an organ transplant?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

How many days after publication of RA 7170 does it take effect?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a facility licensed for the storage of human bodies or parts?

Organ Bank Storage Facility Signup and view all the answers

What document serves as proof of compliance for organ donation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the individual who donates parts of his body?

Donor Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time allowed for locating the nearest relative listed as guardian of the decedent after their death?

48 hours Signup and view all the answers

If the testator cannot sign the organ donation document, who is authorized to sign on their behalf?

Family members/relative Signup and view all the answers

When was RA 7885, known as the act of corneal transplantation, enacted?

1995 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be a cornea donor under RA 7885?

18 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the screening performed on newborns to detect metabolic disorders?

Newborn screening Signup and view all the answers

Newborn screening should be performed within what time frame after delivery?

1-3 days Signup and view all the answers

What type of facility is equipped with a newborn screening laboratory that meets NIH standards?

Newborn screening center Signup and view all the answers

What is the specimen type used in the newborn screening center?

Blood from the heel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RA 7170 & 7885 Approval Dates

RA 7170 was approved on March 4, 1991
RA 7885 was approved on January 15, 1995

Presidents Who Signed

RA 7170 was signed by Corazon Aquino
RA 7885 was signed by Fidel Ramos

Organ Donation (RA 7885)

Heart, kidney, cornea, and liver can be easily donated
Individual with a stillborn infant or fetus is considered a decedent.
Responsibility for retrieving a deceased person's body after organ transplant belongs to the next-of-kin or spouse.
The Department of Health can collaborate with the Philippine Red Cross for benefits maximization.

Organ Transplant

Physician and surgeon are the ones who carry out transplant procedures
The one who receives the organ is a legatee.
Organ donation compliance proof is a Will or document.

RA 7170 Implementation

RA 7170 takes effect 15 days after publication.

Minimum Age for Corneal Donation (RA 7885)

Minimum age for cornea donation is 18 years old.

Newborn Screening

Newborn screening is to detect metabolic disorders.
Testing is performed within 1-3 days after delivery.
Facilities must comply with NIH standards.
The DOH coordinates rules and regulations implementation.

If the testator cannot sign, family members/relatives can sign.
The act of corneal transplant was enacted in 1991.
The organization coordinating with DOH to implement Newborn screening is DILG.
Newborn screening facilities have follow-up programs.

Newborn Screening Specimen

Blood from the heel is used
Proper specimen collection and handling is essential.

Medical Technology Board

Reports are due 120 days after examinations.
Examinees must have completed a medical technology course in the past 3-4 years before they can qualify.
Medical Technology education council Chairman.
Medical Technology board meeting per diem is 150 pesos.

Organ Donation Act Responsibilities

Legacies or donations are passed on to the donee.
Legitimate guardians are responsible for the deceased body at 48 hours.
The entity handling body after the removal of the organ is the hospital.

Additional Notes

No charges apply for organ donation.

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This quiz explores the key elements of Republic Acts 7170 and 7885, focusing on their approval dates, presidential signatories, and guidelines for organ donation and transplantation in the Philippines. Learn about the responsibilities involved and minimum age requirements for organ donation.