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Maceda, Russel Andreus

Pagba, Kiara Therese
Maramag, Mariah Niña Valdez, Ashley
Maycacayan, Angeline Velasco, Alfonso Louise
Mayola, Hezel Jane Vidanes, Kaila Nicole
Mendoza Angela Zapanta Via, Kristel
Speakers
FIRST VIDEO
Primary Health
Care

Dr. Antonio

Dans Dr. Lilian de Las

Llagas

Dr. Enrico Domingo

D. Padilla
Dr. Carmencita

Professor, Academician,

Commissioner, CHED and

manager, a professor and a

the National
Academician of
Clinical Epidemiologist;

published researcher with Academy of Science and
Chair, MMSU Boards of
Health Advocate Regents more than 20 years Technology, Philippines
What is Primary Health Care? Back to
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Primary health care, or PHC, refers to

"essential health care" that is based on
scientifically sound and socially acceptable
methods and technology. This makes
universal health care accessible to all
individuals and families in a community.
Universal health care is a health care
system in which all residents of a
particular country or region are assured
access to health care.
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Case Scenario
HEALTH IS EVERYONE'S RIGHT. AS FUTURE
NURSES OF THE COUNTRY WHAT IS YOUR
TAKE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE (UHC) IN THE
COMING YEARS

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Question
One
“Health is a matter of right. I got sick
recently for example and the Local
Government Unit Health Center is
not in accordance with your
classification and not yet ready to
practice primary care. If it is a matter
of right, how can I avail of this
universal health care?”
PART ONE
The Republic Act No. 1123, or the Universal Health Care Act t
established the Health Technology Assessment to have an
equal and transparent system that makes all the health
programs and policies accessible to all the Filipinos. Moreover,
Filipinos are all accredited to check-ups, medicines, and many
other health treatments that shall be covered by the
government (Health Technology Assessment, n.d) Guided by
this law, and also from the nurse’s perspective, Check-ups and
proper diagnosis are not enough; Proper medical treatment
from a well-trained health care provider must be done in each
citizen. It is imperative for us to use our resourcefulness. We
can still provide basic need to our patient given that we are
equipped with proper skills ad knowledge. In extreme cases
such as health crise, a thorough proper referral to their health
care facility s what we can do to ensure that our patients can
still receive the care they need
Question
Two
What would happen to local
government units with less
resources to implement universal
health law ensuring easy access
and availability to primary health
team?
PART ONE
Deprivation of the remote areas to access well-equipped
hospitals and complete supplies of medicines are another
problem of the Health Care System in the country. Nurses are
patient's advocates, us nurses should demand our national
government for their proper response because there is an
existing budget that should be allocated for every Filipino's
well-being. Every community faces different types of health
problems, but that does not mean that other communities,
especially the rural areas will be left out; the government
should do something in order to equalize every community ’ s
facilities that aid the need of the people ’ s health. It is not
enough that the government just acknowledges the lack of
supplies and development of infrastructures. We should follow
Florence Nightingale's footsteps on advocating for our rights
and the aptient's rights as well.
Question
Three
Health is a right but certainly it
cannot be asserted, so is there a
shared responsibility here to
make it successful?
PART ONE
The Government mandated a law that must cover all the
needs of the Filipinos regarding their health— the R.A 1123.
It is everyone ’ s duty to comply with the law. Otherwise,
the community ’ s health will be put at risk. In addition,
citizens must also act upon their desired outcome of their
overall health as a community. Community participation is
the heart and soul of PHC; community participation comes
with a shared responsibility. The health of the community
does not only depend only on the financial matter, but the
acts of the people on their health greatly affect the health
of the community.
 A public Health Nurse (PHN) mainly
renders their medical expertise and
prowess in delivering health needs to the
2. What do you think is population in bigger picture in Primary
your role as a public Care Settings; they play much bigger
health nurse (PHN) in roles such as being advocate for the
the implementation of entire population of individuals and
the PHC- UHC? focusing on the prevention of its
occurrence to reduce morbidity rate and
in order to identify the major issues that
are endangering the public and
individual health and to develop
effective interventions
PART ONE
3. If applicable, should nurses/PHN undergo
specialized training in relation to the PART ONE
implementation of UHC?

Nurses are educated and trained, but our training in our discipline of Nursing should not stop.
Health trends change due to technological advancement and research. It is imperative for use
nurses to learn and hone our skills. As for implementation of UHC, it is better for us nrse to
undergo further training such as cultural competency, administrative and leadership training to
name a few. This will benefit Nurses and the community because Nursing encompasses
autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities,
sick or well, and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, preventing illness, and the care
of the ill, and disabled people. So, They play a critical role in health care and are often unsung
heroes in health care facilities and emergency response.
4. What is the role of the PHN in the individualized
and population based health needs? PART ONE

Public health nurses ' main objective is to help reduce health risks and
contribute to disease prevention at the population level through evidence-
based care and education. Public health nurses can address health inequities
within vulnerable communities by concentrating on the environmental, physical,
and social determinants of health. They ensure appropriate health service
delivery and also promotion of health and prevention of disease in the comunity.
Speakers
SECOND VIDEO
Primary Health
Care

Dr. Teodoro Herbosa Dr. Emerito Jose Faraon

Prof. & Chair EM, UPPGH, former Adviser

Prof. & Chair EM, UPPGH, former Adviser

NTF COVID 19, PRC, PhilHealth, Trauma, NTF COVID 19, PRC, PhilHealth, Trauma,
DRR, Digital Health, COBIT 5, EVP UP, DRR, Digital Health, COBIT 5, EVP UP,
USEC DOH, PFP, Safe Surgery Checklist USEC DOH, PFP, Safe Surgery Checklist

 Foreign nationals are not eligible for the Philippines' Universal

01 Health Care System unless they are registered with Philippine
government authorities as having Filipino citizenship.

02 Equity in the distribution of health care

03 The impoverished have been denied access to private

Identify and state the healthcare due to a lack of government financing.

issue/is discussed in 04 Philhealth provides 30% inpatient coverage, excluding

outpatient care
the video with the 05 Flawed referral system of Philippine health care setting
corresponding
timeline of the video. 06 Lack of doctors in the Philippines

07 Filipinos' views about specialists

08 Lack of money hinders health care for Filipinos

09 Imbalance between the knowledge of doctors and patients

10 Knowledge management for health information


H O W D O T H E S E I S S U E /S
W I L L AFFE C T T H E N U R S E S
IN THE COMMUNITY?
a variety of health issues limit their capacity to
address the needs of all patients. It impairs their
capacity to offer effective health care to
individuals. Nurses have created a variety of
methods and procedures/programs to meet the
needs of patients in the hospital. However,
health issues cannot be filled with our skills
alone, nurses and other health providers still
needs proper equipment, proper
compensation, and support for us to function
well and to maintain the overall health of the
community.