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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 11036?

To establish a national mental health policy for enhancing integrated mental health services and protecting the rights of individuals utilizing these services.

What does discrimination refer to in the context of mental health?

Any distinction, exclusion, or restriction that nullifies the recognition, enjoyment, or exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 11036?

The Mental Health Act.

What fundamental right does the state affirm regarding mental health?

The basic right of all Filipinos to mental health and the rights of those requiring mental health services.

Define drug rehabilitation as per the Mental Health Act.

The processes of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment of dependency on psychoactive substances and behavioral addictions.

What commitment does the state make regarding mental health?

To promote well-being by ensuring mental health is valued, treated, and protected, and that services are accessible and free from coercion.

What does impairment or temporary loss of decision-making capacity mean?

A medically-determined inability to provide informed consent due to a mental health condition.

What is informed consent in the context of mental health treatment?

Consent voluntarily given by a service user after full disclosure of the treatment's nature, consequences, benefits, and risks.

What are the objectives of the Mental Health Act?

To strengthen leadership, develop a comprehensive mental health care system, protect rights, and integrate mental health into basic health services.

What is the definition of mental health according to the Act?

A state of well-being where an individual realizes their abilities, copes with normal stresses, and contributes positively to the community.

What is addiction as defined in the Mental Health Act?

A chronic relapsing disease characterized by the inability to abstain, impaired control, craving, and dysfunctional emotional responses.

What is a mental health condition?

A neurologic or psychiatric condition with clinically significant disturbances in cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior.

Who is considered a carer?

A person who maintains a close personal relationship with the patient and shows concern for their welfare.

What is a mental health facility?

An establishment primarily focused on providing mental health services.

Who qualifies as a mental health professional?

A medical doctor, psychologist, nurse, social worker, or any trained individual with relevant skills for providing mental health services.

What does the state commit to regarding mental health services?

To ensure timely, affordable, high-quality, and culturally-appropriate mental health care is available to the public.

What is the significance of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights in relation to the Mental Health Act?

The state must comply with its obligations under this declaration and other relevant human rights conventions.

What does the term 'legal representatives' refer to?

Individuals designated to act on behalf of a service user, appointed by a court or authorized by law.

What is the role of the state in protecting mental health rights?

To ensure that persons affected by mental health conditions can exercise their rights and participate fully in society.

What is the intended outcome of integrating mental health strategies in various sectors?

To promote mental health in educational institutions, workplaces, and communities.

What is the importance of understanding treatment information for service users?

It enables informed decision-making regarding their treatment and understanding of its implications.

What does the Act recognize about the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons?

It recognizes the applicability of this act to persons with mental health conditions.

What is the significance of full disclosure in informed consent?

It ensures that service users understand the nature and risks of the proposed treatment.

What is the expected outcome of the rehabilitation process for individuals with substance dependency?

To confront the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences of their addiction.

What is the role of mental health professionals in the context of the Act?

To provide appropriate mental health services based on their training and qualifications.

What does the term 'special measures' refer to in the context of discrimination?

Actions taken to protect the rights or secure the advancement of persons with decision-making impairment capacity.

What does confidentiality refer to in mental health?

Ensuring that all relevant information related to individuals with psychiatric, neurologic, and psychological health needs is kept safe from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Who is considered a Mental Health Service Provider?

An entity or individual providing mental health services, including mental health professionals, social workers, counselors, and community caregivers.

What is deinstitutionalization?

The process of transitioning service users from institutional settings to community-based settings that enable social participation and individualized care.

What is meant by access to psychosocial care?

Access to clinical treatment in the least restrictive environment and manner.

What encompasses Mental Health Services?

Psychosocial, psychiatric, or neurologic activities and programs including promotion, prevention, treatment, and aftercare provided by mental health facilities.

What does humane treatment in mental health entail?

Treatment free from solitary confinement, torture, and other forms of cruel or degrading treatment.

Who is a Mental Health Worker?

A trained person, volunteer, or advocate engaged in mental health promotion and support services under supervision.

What is the purpose of access to aftercare and rehabilitation?

To facilitate social reintegration and inclusion in the community.

What rights do service users have regarding information?

The right to adequate information about available multidisciplinary mental health services.

What defines a Psychiatric or Neurologic Emergency?

A condition presenting a serious and immediate threat to the health and well-being of a service user or others, requiring immediate medical intervention.

What does it mean to participate in mental health advocacy?

Engaging in policy planning, legislation, service provision, monitoring, research, and evaluation related to mental health.

What are Psychosocial Problems?

Conditions indicating dysfunctions in behavior, thoughts, and feelings due to extreme or prolonged stressors.

What is the significance of confidentiality in mental health records?

All information regarding a service user's mental health and treatment must not be disclosed without consent, except in specific circumstances.

What is a Recovery-Based Approach?

An intervention and treatment approach centered on the strengths of the service user, involving their active participation in care.

Under what conditions can disclosure of mental health information occur?

When required by law, with consent, in life-threatening emergencies, or if the service user is a minor and suspected of abuse.

What is Supported Decision Making?

Assisting a service user in expressing a mental health-related preference or decision while ensuring protection from undue influence.

What rights do service users have regarding informed consent?

The right to give informed consent before treatment and to withdraw that consent at any time.

What rights do service users have in developing their treatment plans?

The right to participate in the development and formulation of their psychosocial care or clinical treatment plan.

What is the role of a legal representative for a service user?

To act on behalf of the service user in accordance with the law, except in cases of decision-making capacity impairment.

What rights do service users have under international human rights conventions?

To enjoy all rights guaranteed by the Constitution and recognized under international human rights conventions without discrimination.

What does freedom from discrimination entail for service users?

Protection from social, economic, and political discrimination by public or private actors.

What communication rights do service users have?

The right to send and receive uncensored private communication and visitors at reasonable times.

What civil rights do service users retain?

The right to exercise civil, political, economic, social, religious, educational, and cultural rights without discrimination.

What is the right to legal services for service users?

The right to competent legal counsel of their choice.

What should happen if a service user cannot afford legal counsel?

The Public Attorney's Office or a legal aid institution shall assist the service user.

What is guaranteed access to in terms of mental health treatment?

Evidence-based treatment of the same standard and quality, regardless of demographic factors.

What type of services should be accessible for achieving mental health standards?

Affordable essential health and social services.

Under what condition can a service user's clinical records be withheld?

If revealing the information would harm the service user's health or risk others' safety.

What can a service user do if their clinical records are withheld?

Contest the decision with the internal review board or the CHR.

What is the right of family members and carers regarding the service user's treatment plan?

To participate in the formulation, development, and implementation of the treatment plan with consent.

What rights do mental health professionals have regarding their work environment?

The right to a safe and supportive work environment.

What is the role of the Local Health Board (LHB) in the local government?

To propose annual budgetary allocations for the operation and maintenance of health facilities.

What does R.A. 7160 refer to?

The Local Government Code, which devolves powers and responsibilities to local government units.

What is the purpose of the Philippine Medical Act (R.A. 2382)?

To define the practice of medicine in the Philippines.

What does P.D. No. 965 require for marriage license applicants?

To receive instructions on family planning and responsible parenthood.

What is the focus of R.A. 6425?

The regulation of prohibited drugs and their sale and distribution.

What does R.A. 9165 replace?

It repeals R.A. 6425, the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972.

What is the goal of P.D. No. 996?

To require compulsory immunization of all children below 8 years against certain diseases.

What does P.D. No. 825 include as a notifiable disease?

AIDS.

What is the significance of R.A. 1082?

It pertains to the Rural Health Act.

What does the term 'Blood Bank' refer to?

A place where supplies of blood or plasma for transfusion are stored.

What is the process of 'Blood Donation'?

Collecting, testing, preparing, and storing blood and blood components.

What is the main objective of public health?

To protect and improve the health of people and their communities.

What is required by P.D. No. 651?

Health workers must identify and encourage the registration of all births within 30 days.

What does the term 'Confirmatory Test' mean?

An analytical test that validates and confirms the result of a screening test.

What is the role of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)?

To remain as the policy-making body for drug prevention and control.

What does R.A. 8423 establish?

The Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care.

What is essential for an effective local health system?

The LGU's financial capability, dynamic political leadership, and community empowerment.

What rights do service users have regarding complaints?

To file complaints about improper ties, abuses, and violations of rights in mental health care.

What is the significance of mental health advocacy?

To participate in policy planning, legislation, and monitoring of mental health services.

What does the National Health Insurance Act (A. 7875) provide?

It provides a penalty for improper disposal of garbage.

What is the purpose of the Clean Air Act of 2000 (S. A. 8749)?

To achieve and maintain healthy air quality for all Filipinos.

What does R.A. 7432, the Senior Citizens Act, aim to do?

Maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation-building and grant them benefits and privileges.

What is the focus of P.D. No. 856, the Code on Sanitation?

To control factors in the environment that affect health, including water quality and pollution.

What does R.A. 7719, the National Blood Services Act, promote?

Voluntary blood donation and regulation of blood banks.

What does R.A. 6758 standardize?

The salary of government employees, including nursing personnel.

What is the goal of R.A. 6675, the Generics Act of 1988?

To promote the use and acceptance of drugs identified by their generic names.

What does R.A. 8172, the Salt Iodization Act, require?

The addition of iodine to all salt intended for human and animal consumption.

What does R.A. 7277, the Magna Carta for PWDs, provide?

Rehabilitation and integration of persons with disabilities into society.

What is the purpose of R.A. 7305, the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers?

To improve the well-being and working conditions of health workers.

What does EO 51 regulate?

The marketing of infant milk formula and related products.

What does R.A. 7600 promote?

Incentives for rooming-in and breastfeeding practices in health institutions.

What is mandated by R.A. 8976, the Food Fortification Law?

Mandatory fortification of staple foods and voluntary fortification of processed foods.

What does R.A. 7846 mandate?

Compulsory Hepatitis B immunization for infants and children under 8 years old.

What is the focus of R.A. 2029?

Liver Cancer and Hepatitis B Awareness Month in February.

What is a key value of Filipino nurses regarding work ethic?

They are hardworking and place high value on responsibility.

How do Filipino nurses typically respond to compliments?

They often downplay their achievements and feel uncomfortable accepting praise.

What does the expression 'bahala na' reflect in Filipino culture?

A deep faith in God and acceptance of fate.

What cultural sensitivity do Filipino nurses exhibit?

They are sensitive to the feelings of others and prefer diplomatic communication.

How do close family ties affect Filipino nurses in the U.S.?

They often form close friendships that resemble family bonds, making assimilation challenging.

What is a common characteristic of Filipino nurses' interpersonal relationships?

They maintain strong family ties and often socialize with individuals of the same ethnic background.

What is a common health belief among Filipinos regarding preventive health?

Filipinos generally prefer a quiet approach to health matters.

What is the significance of R.A. 8980?

It promulgates a comprehensive policy for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD).