Questions and Answers
What is the primary characteristic of the public health care sector in the Philippines?
Which entity is primarily responsible for health promotion and protection in the Philippines?
What was the impact of the Local Government Code on health services in the Philippines?
What was the vision statement of the Department of Health for the year 2020?
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Which of the following describes the financing method of the public health care sector?
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What is a primary strategy of the Department of Health (DOH)?
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Which level of health care facility specializes in national and regional services?
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Which group should be prioritized according to the principles of DOH?
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What does the devolution of health responsibilities promote?
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Which best describes the role of Local Government Units (LGUs) in health care?
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Which mandate of the DOH includes issuing licenses and regulations?
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What is the significance of the Pyramidal Health Structure?
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Which health program is emphasized by the DOH's mandate for legislation?
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Study Notes
Philippine Health Care Delivery System
- Health care in the Philippines is viewed as a fundamental human right focused on protecting and promoting the health of the population.
- The system is divided into two sectors: Public Health Care Sector and Private Health Care Sector.
Public Health Care Sector
- Funded by a tax-based budgeting system.
- Characterized by providing free healthcare services to citizens.
- Key institutions include the Department of Health (DOH), regional hospitals, medical centers, specialty hospitals, and local government units (LGUs).
Private Health Care Sector
- Comprised of profit or non-profit healthcare organizations.
- Often market-oriented, with clients paying for services rendered.
Department of Health (DOH)
- Serves as the leading health agency with a vision of "Health in the Hands of the People" by 2020.
- Mission focuses on providing equitable, sustainable, and quality healthcare, especially for economically disadvantaged Filipinos.
- Principal government body mandated for health promotion and protection.
Roles and Responsibilities of DOH
- Formulates national health policies, guidelines, and standards.
- Issues licenses, accreditation, and develops health programs.
- Advocates for health policy legislation and promotes national health priorities and indicators.
Local Government Units (LGUs)
- With devolution, LGUs share responsibilities for health promotion and protection with the DOH.
- Operate municipal and provincial health offices, services, and hospitals.
Health Facilities Structure
- Tertiary Level: National and regional health services, teaching and training hospitals.
- Secondary Level: Provincial or city health services, as well as emergency and district hospitals.
- Primary Level: Includes rural health units, community hospitals, health centers, private practitioners, puericulture centers, and barangay health stations.
Levels of Prevention and Health Care
- The health care system utilizes a pyramidal structure, showcasing increasing complexity from primary to tertiary care levels.
- Promotes a two-way referral system between different levels of health facilities for efficient patient management.
Basic Principles of DOH
- Ensures universal access to essential health services.
- Prioritizes health and nutrition of vulnerable groups within the population.
Primary Strategies of DOH
- Supports local health systems and frontline health workers.
- Assures healthcare accessibility and quality.
- Advocates for increased investment in primary healthcare (PHC).
- Develops national standards and objectives for health advancement.
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Explore the dynamics of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System, including the public and private health care sectors. Learn about health as a fundamental human right and the financing mechanisms involved. This quiz examines the intricacies of health care organization and delivery in the Philippines.
