Health Assessment Lec FINALS • appoint a DPO (data protection officer)

– acc. for ensuring compliance with the

Data Privacy Act
approp. data protection laws &

• RA no. 10173 regulations

• A law that seeks to protect all forms of Patient’s Bill of Rights

info be it private, personal, or sensitive.

1. Established standards of care given

• Scope: all those who although not with respect and consideration,

found/established in the Ph use regardless of race, age, or payment

equipemt located in the Ph, or those source.

who maintain an office, branch, or

2. Information about your illness,
agency in the Ph
possible treatments and likely outcome,

• meant to cover natural & juridical and to be a part of the decisions made

people about your care. Your caregivers will

make their names and roles known to
• SEC. 19. Non-Applicability. – The you.
immediately preceding sections are not
applicable if the processed personal 3. Voice your concerns, complaints, and

information are used only for the needs questions about your care and expect a

of scientific and statistical research and, timely response.

on the basis of such, no activities are

4. Complete an advance directive, such
carried out and no decisions are taken
as a living will or medical power of
regarding the data subject: Provided,
attorney for healthcare, expressing your
That the personal information shall be
choices about your future care and
held under strict confidentiality and shall
designating a representative to look
be used only for the declared purpose.
after your interests if you cannot.
Likewise, the immediately preceding
sections are not applicable to processing 5. Privacy, individual dignity and
of personal information gathered for the confidentiality in regard to your
purpose of investigations in relation to treatment, and medical and financial
any criminal, administrative or tax records; unless you have given
liabilities of a data subject. permission to release information or
reporting is required or permitted by
Personal Information
law.

• any info (recorded in a material form

6. Review your medical records and to
or not) which can be linked to one’s
have the information explained, except
identity – making one readily identifiable
when restricted by law.

Req. to Appoint Ensuring Compliance with the

7. Expect that the hospital give you
DPA:
necessary health services to the best of
its ability. If a transfer is recommended,

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 you will be informed of the benefits and  integrate practical care team led by a
alternatives. You would not be physician
transferred until the other institution  central goal: effective, efficient,
agrees to accept you. accessible, evidence-based care
 patient oriented outcome measures &
8. Know the relationships the hospital
patient experience should be central in
has with outside parties (such as
assessing the quality of care delivered
healthcare providers or insurers) that
by the team
may influence your treatment and care.
Health Care Team Effort
9. Consent or decline to take part in
 each HC provider: member with a
research affecting you care.
special role

10. Be told of realistic care alternatives  some members are doctors/technicians

when hospital care is no longer who diagnose

appropriate.  others: experts who treat disease/care

for patient’s physical and emotional
11. Be informed of available resources needs
for resolving disputes or grievances. 1. Physician

12. Know about hospital rules that affect  key members

you and your treatment and about  years of education & training
charges and payment methods.  primary care doctors or specialists
Primary Care Doctors
13. Appropriate assessment and
management of pain. You can expect  where pts first go when they need
your healthcare provider to recognize, medical care
report, and treat pain promptly, using  preventive HC
assessment skills based on your  reg check-ups, disease screening tests,
perception and communication of your immunizations & health counseling
pain. You can also expect your  family practitioners, internal medicine,
healthcare provider to provide you and pediatricians for babies, children,
and/or family members education on and teenagers
pain assessment and management. Specialists
Your cultural, spiritual, and ethical beliefs
will be taken into consideration in the  diagnose & treat that req. a special area

management of your pain. of knowledge

 see specialists for a short-term condition
Team-based Approach  see specialist on an ongoing basis
 endocrinologists, dermatology,
 encourage health professionals to work
obstetrics
together as integrated, multi-disciplinary
Medical Doctor Specialists
teams in the best interest of patients
 allergy & immunology
 anesthesiology

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  cardiology  tell pts how to use meds & questions
 chiropractic medicine – body & spine abt side effects
adjustment to improve nerve function  helps doctors choose & let doctors
 critical care medicine – life-threatening know if combis of meds may interact
illnesses and harm patients
 dentistry 5. Dentists
 dermatology
 diagnose & treat problems w/ teeth &
 emergency medicine
mouth
 endocrinology & metabolism –
 brushing, flossing, fluoride, other
hormones & glands
aspects of dental care
2. Physician’s Assistants (PA’s)
 treat tooth decay, fill cavities, replace
 licensed to practice medicine & missing teeth
supervised by a doctor 6. Lab technician/technologists
 training (similar to a doctor) but no
 analyzes body fluids & cells
complete internship/residency
 chemicals, bacteria, parasites
 physical exams, order tests, diagnose
 see how pts respond to treatments
illnesses, prescribed meds, assist in
7. Radiologists/Radiographers
surgery, provide HC counseling
 educ includes a 4-yr degree + 2-yr  diagnose & treat disease by x-rays
physical assessment program  make solution that pts drink to help soft
3. Nurse body tissues to be seen
 computed tomography (CT scans), MRIs,
 highly-skilled professionals with
mammography
expertise in providing excellent clinical
8. Dietician
care and a commitment to understand
issues & concerns  work in consultation w/ other HC
 assess, admin, and monitor treatments, professionals to provide nutritional care
help diagnose problems and are & education
watchful of any complications  assess nutri requests
9. Psychologists
Adv. Practicioner Nurses (APNs), Clinical
Educators, Nurse Practitioners  assess, diagnose, treat emotional health
issues
 works with staff nurses to educate &  help people deal w/ illnesses, injuries,
coach each patient and their families, act and personal crises
as pt advocates & coordinate care for 10. Occupational Therapists
patients
 help pts perform tasks needed for
4. Pharmacists everyday living/working
 work w/ patients who have physical,
 give meds
mental, or developmental disabilities

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  visit pts in home/workplace to find  schedule appointments, answer phones,
adaptive treatment greet pts, keep medical records, handle
medical billing, fill out insurance forms
11. Physiotherapist
 clinical coordinator
 physiotherapy services – assist to
 administrative medical asst.
enhance & maintain physical abilities at
 medical records specialist
highest level possible
 financial counselor

12. Speech therapist/Speech language  scheduler

pathologists 17. Volunteers

 work w/ pts who have problems r/t  duties vary widely

speech, commu, or swallowing  may have admin. duties & work in

 may be caused by cancer, stroke, brain reception areas or gift shops

injury  advanced volunteers – have special

 tailor care plans training & may work closely pts under

 problems speaking – commu. devices, the sup

sign language
 problems swallowing – strengthen
muscles
13. Respiratory Therapists

 treat & care patients w/ breathing

problems
 work w/ all types of pts
14. Social Workers

 help pts cope w/ emotional, physical,

and financial issues r/t an illness
 may also refer patients to mental health
professionals for emotional or substance
abuse support
 have a master’s degree & are licensed
by the state
15. Spiritual/Religious Leaders

 members of the clergy

 may listen, counsel on religious/spiritual
philo
 religious sacraments/rites
16. Administrative & Clerical staffs

 coordinate & facilitate pt care

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