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PRELIMINARIES:
1992= FVR issued E.O 39 creating the PNAC (Philippine National AIDS
Council)
1. That HIV and AIDS can affect anyone and remains INCURABLE
2. That the government should act to counter the threat of an epidemic
5 STATE POLICIES
5) ARTICLE V (MONITORING)
Provides for a mechanism by which the epidemic can be
tracked to determine its magnitude and progression and enable
the government to ascertain whether the country response is
adequate and effective
Such mechanism is characterized by the institutionalization of
the National AIDS Registry
The reporting of all cases in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and
accredited testing centers; and guaranteeing the confidentiality
of the identity of those who are tested
It also defines the flow of information within the monitoring
system- from the establishments authorized to report new HIV
cases to the National Epidemiological Center, which runs the
National AIDS Registry- and how such information is handled.
6) ARTICLE VI (CONFIDENTIALITY)
Mandates the strict observance of medical confidentiality by all
health practitioners and hospital staff in handling the medical
records of PLHIVs or those who undergo HIV testing
This requirement- which also applies to co-workers, employers,
recruitment agencies, insurance companies, date encoders,
and other record custodians- is designed to prevent the
stigmatization of PLHIVs.
Exceptions to the medical confidentiality clause are likewise
provided
SUMMARY:
This module is designed to FOSTER UNDERSTANDING of the
significance of the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act to the
overall effort to combat the disease and its attendant problems.
NOTE: To safeguard the public, the law PROHIBITS the dissemination and
use of MISLEADING information.
MISLEADING INFORMATION:
b) When the determination of the HIV status is necessary to resolve the relevant issues
under Executive Order No. 309, otherwise known as the "Family Code of the Philippines";
and
c) When complying with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7170, otherwise known as
the "Organ Donation Act" and Republic Act No. 7719, otherwise known as the "National
Blood Services Act".
The law imposes certain acts and imposes criminal penalties for their
commission. The following are the prohibited acts under R.A. 8504:
PENALTIES:
FOR MISLEADING INFORMATION:
Imprisonment for 2 months to 2 years without prejudice to the
imposition of administrative sanctions such as fines and suspension
or revocation of professional or business license.
FOR UNSAFE PRACTICES & PROCEDURES:
Imprisonment for 6 to 12 years without prejudice to the imposition
of administrative sanctions such as fines and suspension or
revocation of professional license
Cancellation or withdrawal of permit to operate business entity or
accreditation of hospital, laboratory or clinic
TO REMEMBER:
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