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What significant change did the Local Government Code of 1991 implement in health services?
Which entity is primarily responsible for setting norms and standards in the Philippine Health Care Delivery System?
What is one of the core functions of the World Health Organization?
What is the vision of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Local Health Boards?
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Which goal is NOT associated with the research agenda of the World Health Organization?
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Who heads the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines?
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What is a primary impact of the Primary Health Care approach in the Philippine setting?
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What is one of the primary responsibilities in monitoring and evaluating health programs?
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What role does the Local Government Unit play in health interventions?
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Which component is NOT part of the Inter-local Health Zone?
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In the context of health services, what is the primary function of a referral system?
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What is a key responsibility of the administrator of specific health services?
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Which of the following best describes the role of the City Health Offices?
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What aspect of health care does the role of enabler and capacity builder primarily involve?
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Which of the following responsibilities is associated with serving as a technical authority?
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What is the primary function of a Category A facility in health care delivery?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of an Inter-local Zone (ILHZ)?
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What characterizes a Category C facility?
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What is the primary focus of the Primary Health Care strategy?
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What type of health facility includes birthing facilities and infirmaries?
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Which health workers are included in the ILHZ?
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What is a key characteristic of Category B facilities?
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Which statement best describes the boundaries within an ILHZ?
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What was the primary objective of the Alma Ata Conference regarding health?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a main objective of Primary Health Care?
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What does the principle of accessibility in Primary Health Care primarily refer to?
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Which element is NOT considered essential in Primary Health Care (PHC)?
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Which statement accurately reflects the responsibilities of governments in health according to the Alma Ata Declaration?
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What does the element of 'Universal Coverage' aim to achieve in health care?
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Which principle emphasizes the importance of community involvement in health care?
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In the context of Primary Health Care, what does the term 'appropriate technology' refer to?
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Study Notes
The Philippine Health Care Delivery System
- The Philippines is a member of the World Health Organization (WHO), which consists of 193 countries.
- Key WHO functions include leadership in health, shaping research agendas, setting norms and standards, and providing technical support to nations.
Local Government Code of 1991
- The Local Government Code (Republic Act 7160) devolves health services to Local Government Units (LGUs).
- Establishes the relationship between the National Government and LGUs, creating local health boards.
- Local Health Boards propose budget allocations and advise local health agencies.
Department of Health (DOH)
- The DOH is the main health governing body in the Philippines, led by the Secretary of Health, a member of the Presidential Cabinet.
- DOH aims for quality health care for all Filipinos with a vision of a competitive and equitable health care system.
- Major roles include leadership in health policy, capacity building for LGUs, and administration of specific health services.
Local Government Units (LGUs)
- Key health interventions are implemented via City Health Offices and Integrated Provincial Health Offices.
- LGUs provide primary health care services at the local level, ensuring accessibility for communities.
Health Referral System
- The referral system facilitates patient transfer to facilities that can provide necessary interventions.
- The Inter-local Health Zone (ILHZ) embodies integrated health management based on geographic and administrative areas.
Levels of Health Care Delivery
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Hospitals:
- Level 1: General Hospitals
- Level 2: Specialty Hospitals
- Level 3: Training Hospitals
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Other Facilities:
- Primary care, custodial care, diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, and specialized outpatient facilities.
Primary Health Care (PHC) Strategy
- PHC focuses on improving health quality, addressing economic and social disparities in health, and ensuring access for all.
- Initiated at the Alma Ata Conference in 1978, it emphasizes health as a fundamental right and promotes government responsibility for population health.
Alma Ata Declaration
- Health is a basic right, with inequities among populations.
- Economic development is pivotal to achieving health for all, with government accountability highlighted.
Objectives of Primary Health Care
- Promote healthy lifestyles.
- Disease prevention.
- Provide therapy for existing conditions.
Key Elements for "Health for All"
- Universal coverage to reduce health disparities.
- Health services organized around community needs.
- Integration of health into all sectors of public policy.
- Engagement of stakeholders in health policy dialogue.
Essential Elements of PHC
- Education for health.
- Control of locally endemic diseases.
- Expanded immunization programs.
- Maternal and child health.
- Availability of essential drugs.
- Nutritional support.
- Safe water and sanitation services.
Key Principles of PHC
- Accessibility, affordability, acceptability, and availability of health services.
- Support mechanisms for health initiatives.
- Multi-sectoral approaches to health improvement.
- Community participation in health care.
- Equitable distribution of health resources.
- Use of appropriate technology for health services.
Accessibility in Health Care
- Accessibility pertains to the geographic and temporal ease of reaching health facilities.
- Essential for a health facility to exist within a reasonable distance for the intended population it serves.
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Description
This quiz examines the Philippine Health Care Delivery System and the Primary Health Care Approach. Students will assess the impact of primary health care strategies and understand the dynamics involved in the country's health care framework. Prepare to explore the role of the World Health Organization in improving health outcomes.