MT-Laws HIV/AIDS Part 2

Enumerate INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNICATION concerning HIV/AIDS.

Promotion of safer sex practices (abstinence, sexual fidelity, and consistent and correct condom use)

Promote other practices that reduce risk of HIV infection

Universal awareness of and access to evidence-based and relevant information and education, and treatment

Knowledge of the rights of PLHIV and their families

Education in learning institutions provide what?

age appropriate instructions

What are the three (3) government agencies that provide education in learning institutions?

DepEd, CHED, TESDA

What government agency provides education for parents and guardians?

DepEd

True or False?
Information as health services is already part of the delivery of health services by health practitioners

True

Education in the workplace provides what?

basic information and instruction + topics on confidentiality and reduction of stigma and discrimination

What Education is needed for Filipinos going abroad?

attend a seminar before being granted a certification for overseas assignment

What Information is needed for tourists and transients?

educational materials will be provided at all international and local ports of entry and exit

Education for key populations and vulnerable communities?

peer education, support groups, outreach activities, and community-based research

Information on prophylactics?

proper use and efficacy against HIV and STI (legibly printed in English and Filipino)

Education in communities?

evidence-based, gender-responsive, age-appropriate, and human rights-oriented prevention tools

All donated blood should be subjected to?

subjected to HIV testing

in terms Tissue or organ donation, should it instantly be accepted?

accepted only if a sample from the donor has been tested negative for HIV

For all of the donors who tested positive, what happens?

notified of their HIV status, counselled, and referred for care and clinical management

Can HIV-positive samples be accepted?

may be accepted for research purposes only

Issues guidelines on medical management of PLHIV and protocol on precautions against HIV transmission during surgical, dental, embalming, body painting, or tattooing that require the use of needles

DOH

True or False?

Wearing of necessary PPE shall be prescribed and required

Of course…

Only __________________________ shall be allowed to conduct HIV testing.

DOH-accredited HIV testing facilities

HIV testing is based on _____________, is ___________ and __________, is ________ at all times, and provided by ___________________?

HIV testing is based on informed consent, is voluntary and confidential, is available at all times, and provided by qualified persons.

True or False?

Training of HIV and AIDS counselors must be done (including counselors for PWD)

True

How much is the cost of pre-test and post-test counseling in HIV/AIDS?

It’s Free. (Free pre-test and post-test counseling)

What is the General Rule in HIV Testing?

NO INFORMED CONSENT, NO TESTING

For 15-17 years old, consent shall be obtained from?

consent shall be obtained from the child; no need for a parents or guardian’s consent

For any young person below 15 but who is pregnant or engaged in high-risk behavior, the consent shall be obtained from?

consent obtained from the child; no need for a parents or guardian’s consent

A legal rule that allows a minor to make decisions about their health care without parental consent.

mature minor doctrine

For young person below 15 or is mentally incapacitated, the consent shall be obtained from?

parents/guardian’s consent is needed; if no parents or guardians, consent of social worker or health worker but with the assent of the child