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Which Republic Act established that the majority age is 18 years old?
Which Republic Act established that the majority age is 18 years old?
Which law is known as the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers?
Which law is known as the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers?
What is the focus of Republic Act 7610?
What is the focus of Republic Act 7610?
Which Republic Act is specifically aimed at strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against women with respect to terms and conditions of employment?
Which Republic Act is specifically aimed at strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against women with respect to terms and conditions of employment?
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Which Republic Act mandated the establishment of a day care center in every Barangay?
Which Republic Act mandated the establishment of a day care center in every Barangay?
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Which Republic Act established the National Policy on Population and created the Commission on Population?
Which Republic Act established the National Policy on Population and created the Commission on Population?
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What does Republic Act 349 legalize?
What does Republic Act 349 legalize?
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Which Republic Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for hospital workers?
Which Republic Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for hospital workers?
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Which Act requires all hospitals in the Philippines to be licensed before they can operate?
Which Act requires all hospitals in the Philippines to be licensed before they can operate?
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Which Act ensures the strengthening of health and dental services in rural areas?
Which Act ensures the strengthening of health and dental services in rural areas?
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Study Notes
Philippine Health Care Laws
- Republic Act 349 legalizes the use of human organs for surgical, medical, and scientific purposes.
- Republic Act 1054 requires employers to provide free emergency, medical, and dental assistance to their employees and laborers.
- Republic Act 1080 is related to Civil Service Eligibility.
- Republic Act 1082 establishes the Rural Health Unit Act.
- Republic Act 1136 recognizes the Division of Tuberculosis in the Department of Health (DOH).
Medical Practice and Regulation
- Republic Act 2382, also known as the Philippine Medical Act, regulates the practice of medicine in the Philippines.
- Republic Act 2644, the Philippine Midwifery Act, regulates the practice of midwifery.
- Republic Act 3573 requires the reporting of communicable diseases.
- Republic Act 4073 liberalizes the treatment of leprosy.
- Republic Act 4226, the Hospital Licensure Act, requires all hospitals to be licensed before operating.
Health Services and Workers
- Republic Act 5181 prescribes permanent residence and reciprocity as qualifications for any examination or registration for the practice of any profession in the Philippines.
- Republic Act 5821, the Pharmacy Act, regulates the practice of pharmacy.
- Republic Act 5901 sets a 40-hour workweek for hospital workers.
- Republic Act 6111, the Medicare Act, provides for medical insurance.
- Republic Act 6425, the Dangerous Drug Act of 1992, regulates the use of dangerous drugs.
Social and Health-Related Laws
- Republic Act 6511 standardizes examination and registration fees charged by national boards.
- Republic Act 6675, the Generics Act of 1988, promotes the use of generic drugs.
- Republic Act 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, sets standards for public officials.
- Republic Act 6725 strengthens the prohibition on discrimination against women with respect to terms and conditions of employment.
- Republic Act 6727, the Wage Rationalization Act, rationalizes wages.
- Republic Act 6758 standardizes salaries.
- Republic Act 6809 sets the majority age at 18 years old.
- Republic Act 6972 requires day care centers in every barangay.
- Republic Act 7160, the Local Government Code, sets standards for local governments.
- Republic Act 7164, the Philippine Nursing Act of 1991, regulates the practice of nursing.
- Republic Act 7170, the law that governs organ donation, regulates organ donation.
- Republic Act 7192, Women in Development Nation-Building, promotes women's development.
- Republic Act 7277, the Magna Carta of Disabled Persons, protects the rights of disabled persons.
- Republic Act 7305, the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, protects the rights of public health workers.
- Republic Act 7392, the Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992, regulates the practice of midwifery.
- Republic Act 7432, the Senior Citizen Act, protects the rights of senior citizens.
- Republic Act 7600, the Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992, promotes breastfeeding.
- Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, protects the rights of children.
- Republic Act 7624, the Drug Education Law, promotes drug education.
- Republic Act 7641, the New Retirement Law, sets standards for retirement.
- Republic Act 7658 prohibits the employment of children below 15 years of age.
- Republic Act 7719, the National Blood Service Act of 1994, regulates blood service.
- Republic Act 7875, the National Health Insurance Act of 1995, provides for national health insurance.
- Republic Act 7876 requires senior citizen centers in every barangay.
- Republic Act 7877, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, prohibits sexual harassment.
- Republic Act 7883, the Barangay Health Workers Benefits and Incentives Act of 1992, provides benefits for barangay health workers.
- Republic Act 8042, the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act of 1995, protects the rights of migrant workers.
- Republic Act 8172, the Asin Law, regulates the sale of asin (salt).
- Republic Act 8187, the Paternity Leave Act of 1995, provides for paternity leave.
- Republic Act 8203, the Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs, prohibits counterfeit drugs.
- Republic Act 8282, the Social Security Law of 1997, provides for social security.
- Republic Act 8291, the Government Service Insurance System Act of 1997, regulates government insurance.
- Republic Act 8344 requires hospital doctors to treat emergency cases referred for treatment.
- Republic Act 8423 establishes the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
- Republic Act 8424 provides for personal tax exemption.
- Republic Act 8749, the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, regulates air pollution.
- Republic Act 8981, the PRC Modernization Act, regulates the practice of professions.
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This quiz covers various Republic Acts related to healthcare in the Philippines, including organ donation, medical assistance, and civil service eligibility.
