Patient rights
HEALTHCARE PROXY ACT
The Healthcare Proxy Act recognizes the right of patients to designate a healthcare agent through a healthcare proxy, promotes advance care planning, and provides for supported healthcare decision-making within the healthcare system.
STRENGTHENING THE PROTECTION OF PATIENTS AGAINST HOSPITAL DETENTION
This bill aims to strengthen protections for patients against being detained in hospitals due to unpaid bills. It proposes stricter penalties for violations and outlines procedures for patients who cannot pay their medical expenses.
STRENGTHENING THE RIGHTS OF PATIENTS AGAINST HOSPITAL DETENTION
This bill aims to strengthen the rights of patients against hospital detention due to nonpayment of bills, amending existing laws to impose stricter penalties for violations.
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10767 ( COMPREHENSIVE TUBERCULOSIS ELIMINATION PLAN ACT)
This bill aims to strengthen the national program for tuberculosis elimination by amending the Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act. It includes provisions for enhanced healthcare services, education, and support for patients, as well as penalties for discrimination related to tuberculosis.
MUSLIM PATIENT RIGHTS IN HEALTHCARE ACT
The Muslim Patient Rights in Healthcare Act mandates that all public and private hospitals respect and accommodate the religious beliefs and practices of Muslim patients in healthcare delivery.
AMENDING R.A.NO. 9439 (DETENTION OF PATIENTS AND CADAVERS IN HOSPITALS)
This bill aims to increase penalties for hospitals and medical facilities that detain patients or cadavers due to unpaid bills, amending the existing R.A. 9439. It also establishes an Anti-Hospital Detention Assistance Fund to support indigent patients.