Philippine Health Care Laws 1995 PDF

# Philippine Health Care Laws ## Medical Practice and Regulation - **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 lab...

# Philippine Health Care Laws ## Medical Practice and Regulation - **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:** 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). - **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.