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The first hospital established in the Philippines was the ______ Real de Manila.
The first hospital established in the Philippines was the ______ Real de Manila.
Hospital
The ______ were believed to be responsible for difficult childbirths and certain illnesses.
The ______ were believed to be responsible for difficult childbirths and certain illnesses.
witches
The hospital known as Hospital de ______ was established for the poor Filipino people.
The hospital known as Hospital de ______ was established for the poor Filipino people.
Indios
The ______ were believed to have the power to expel evil spirits.
The ______ were believed to have the power to expel evil spirits.
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The San Lazaro Hospital was named after the Knights of St. ______.
The San Lazaro Hospital was named after the Knights of St. ______.
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San Juan de Dios Hospital was established in ______
San Juan de Dios Hospital was established in ______
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Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo was the ______ wife of Emilio Aguinaldo
Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo was the ______ wife of Emilio Aguinaldo
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Josephine Bracken helped ______ in treating sick people
Josephine Bracken helped ______ in treating sick people
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The Philippine Red Cross was established on ______
The Philippine Red Cross was established on ______
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Anastacia Giron was the founder of the ______
Anastacia Giron was the founder of the ______
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Francisco Tupaz was the first ______ of the Filipino Nurses Association
Francisco Tupaz was the first ______ of the Filipino Nurses Association
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The Iloilo Mission Hospital and School of Nursing was established in ______
The Iloilo Mission Hospital and School of Nursing was established in ______
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The Iloilo Mission Hospital and School of Nursing was supervised by ______
The Iloilo Mission Hospital and School of Nursing was supervised by ______
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Beliefs About Disease Causes
Beliefs About Disease Causes
Diseases were thought to be caused by enemies or evil spirits.
Word Doctors
Word Doctors
Healers such as folk doctors or priests who could expel bad spirits.
Herb Doctors
Herb Doctors
Practitioners known as Herbolarios who used herbs for treatment.
Hospital Real de Manila
Hospital Real de Manila
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San Lazaro Hospital
San Lazaro Hospital
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San Juan de Dios Hospital
San Juan de Dios Hospital
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Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo
Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo
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Philippine Red Cross
Philippine Red Cross
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Anastacia Giron
Anastacia Giron
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Cesaria Tan
Cesaria Tan
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Iloilo Mission Hospital
Iloilo Mission Hospital
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Josefina Bracken
Josefina Bracken
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Socorro Diaz
Socorro Diaz
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Study Notes
Philippine Nursing History
- Philippine nursing history encompasses beliefs, practices, early hospitals, and schools established in the Philippines.
- Early beliefs about diseases included illnesses being inflicted by others (enemies or witches) or caused by evil spirits.
- Methods to drive off evil spirits included the use of "word doctors" (folk doctors), priest physicians, Babaylan, and Herbolarios (herb doctors).
- Early care of the sick was also practiced through "Herbicheros" - herb men who practiced witchcraft and "Mangkukulam/Mangangaway" as people believed to be afflicted by witchcraft or disease without identified causes.
- The first hospitals were established as early as 1577, such as the Hospital Real de Manila. These served the Spanish soldiers.
- Another notable early hospital is the San Lazaro Hospital (1578). It was named after the Knights of St. Lazarus and served as a hospital for lepers.
- Other early hospitals such as the Hospital de Aguas Santas (1590) were located near springs believed to have healing powers. This hospital was initially established for the poor Filipinos.
- San Juan de Dios Hospital (1596) was created for the poor people and located at Roxas Boulevard.
Personages
- Notable historical figures in Philippine nursing included Dona Hilaria de Aguinaldo, Dona Maria Agoncillo de Aguinaldo, and Josephine Bracken.
- Dona Hilaria established the Philippine Red Cross in 1899.
- Anastacia Giron Tupaz was a founder of the Filipino Nurses Association (established in 1922). She was a first Filipino chief nurse of PGH and a superintendent of nurses.
- Other significant figures include Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora), who cared for the wounded Katipuneros.
- Influential figures like Cesaria Tan, Socorro, Rosa Militar, Conchita also made contributions to nursing.
- Cesaria Tan was the first Filipino to receive a Master's degree in nursing abroad, Socorro was a pioneer in providing service at San Lazaro Hospital, and Rosa Militar was a pioneer in nursing education.
- Conchita was a key figure in the PNA magazine called "The Message".
Early Nursing Schools
- Iloilo Mission Hospital and School of Nursing was established in 1906, under the supervision of Rose Nicolet. This first batch of nursing graduates from the Iloilo Mission Hospital took their nursing board exam in 1944.
- Additional early nursing schools include the PGH (1907), St. Luke’s (1907), St. Paul (1907), UST (1946), and Fatima (1947).
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Explore the rich history of nursing in the Philippines, from early beliefs and practices to the establishment of hospitals. Learn about indigenous healers, such as Babaylan and Herbolarios, and key hospitals like Hospital Real de Manila and San Lazaro Hospital. This quiz provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of nursing and healthcare in the country.
