HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) 

• is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) created through Republic act 7875, also known as the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act of 1995. 

• It aims to provide health insurance coverage for all Filipinos and ensure affordable, acceptable, available, and accessible health care services for all citizens of the Philippines (Learner’s Material on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) - Grade 10 2017).

Cardiologist

cardiovascular system.

Dermatologist

skin, hair, and nails.

Endocrinologist

hormones

Gastroenterologist

gastrointestinal system.

Geriatrician

older adults.

Hematologist

blood disorders.

Infectious disease specialist

infection.

Nephrologist

kidney

Neurologist

nervous system.

Oncologist

cancer

Physiatrist

brain, spinal cord

Psychiatrist

mental health.

Pulmonologist

lung diseases.

Rheumatologist

connective tissues like joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Pediatrician

children.

Neonatologist

newborns.

Surgeon

problems that need surgery

Otolaryngologist

head and neck.

Orthopedist

musculoskeletal system.

Gynecologist

female

Urologist

urinary tract.

Ophthalmologist

eyes

Anesthesiologist

anesthesia,sedation

Radiologist

X-rays, ultrasound exams, CT, and MRI scans.

Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)

DOH food quality system, production, consumers

Department of Health (DOH)

national, regulates, inspects

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

trade and industry, consumer welfare protection

International Food Protection Institute (FPI)

food protection, safer global food supply.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

food safety.

World Health Organization (WHO)

directs international health within the United Nation's system