Health Law Flashcards: Presidential Decrees and Republic Acts

Vocabulary flashcards covering the listed Presidential Decrees (PDs) and Republic Acts (RAs) from the notes.

PD 856 – Code of Sanitation

Presidential Decree establishing sanitation standards and regulations to protect public health.

PD 651 – Birth and Death Registration Law

Presidential Decree governing the registration of births and deaths in the Philippines.

PD 965 – Family Planning Prior to Marriage

Presidential Decree outlining family planning services to be offered prior to marriage.

PD 996 – Compulsory Basic Immunization

Presidential Decree mandating basic immunization for children.

PD 949 – Legal Basis of Primary Health Care

Presidential Decree providing the framework for primary health care delivery.

RA 6713 – Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of Public Officials and Employees

Code outlining ethical standards for public officials and employees.

RA 7160 – Local Government Code

Law detailing powers, responsibilities, and structure of local government units.

RA 7305 – Magna Carta of Public Health Workers

Law granting rights and benefits to public health workers.

RA 8749 – Clean Air Act

Law establishing air quality standards and pollution control measures.

RA 9211 – Tobacco Regulation Act

Law regulating tobacco products, advertising, and public health protections.

RA 8976 – Food Fortification Act

Law promoting fortification of staple foods to address micronutrient deficiencies.

RA 6365 – National Policy on Population

Policy framework addressing population growth and development.

RA 9288 – Newborn Screening Act

Law mandating newborn screening for certain disorders.

RA 7719 – National Blood Services Act

Regulates national blood services and transfusion safety.

RA 7875 – National Health Insurance Act

Creates the national health insurance program (PhilHealth) for universal health coverage.

RA 9502 – Cheaper Medicines Law

Promotes affordable medicines and generic substitution.

RA 4073 – Leprosy Liberalization Act

Liberalizes treatment and handling of leprosy cases.

RA 8423 – Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act

Promotes integration and regulation of traditional and alternative medicine.

RA 4226 – Hospital Licensure Act

Regulates licensing and accreditation of hospitals.

RA 7883 – Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act

Provides benefits and incentives to barangay health workers.

RA 9709 – Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program

Mandates nationwide newborn hearing screening.

RA 9994 – Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

Expands benefits for senior citizens.

RA 8172 – Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide

Requires iodization of salt nationwide to prevent iodine deficiency.

RA 10069 – Act Declaring Health Workers’ Day

Declares a health workers' day for recognition and celebration.

RA 10354 – Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act

Comprehensive law providing reproductive health services and education.

RA 10028 – Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act

Promotes exclusive breastfeeding and support for nursing mothers.

RA 7600 – Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992

Promotes rooming-in and breastfeeding in medical facilities.

RA 10152 – Expanded Program in Immunization

Expands immunization program coverage and schedules.

RA 11036 – National Mental Health Act

Law promoting mental health services, rights, and deinstitutionalization.

RA 11332 – Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern

Requires reporting of notifiable diseases and health events to public health authorities.

RA 3573 – Reporting of Communicable Diseases

Mandates reporting of communicable diseases by health facilities and professionals.

RA 11166 – Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018

Policy framework for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, rights, and welfare.

RA 8504 – AIDS Prevention and Control Act

Law focusing on prevention, control, and support for people living with AIDS.

RA 11223 – Universal Health Care Act

Law establishing universal health care coverage and related health system reforms.