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3 Classification of Liabilities

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  1. Administrative liability
  2. Civil liability
  3. Criminal liability
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Cases are not heard in the regular courts, but in quasi-judicial bodies /administrative bodies (e.g. PRC, DOLE, LTFRB).

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Administrative liability

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Act or omission constitutes a crime. There has to be a law that defines such act or omission
and provides punishment.

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Criminal liability

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Derived from the

anti-child abuse law of the US

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RA 7610 (Anti-Child Abuse Law)

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3 Penalties for criminal liabilities

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  1. Imprisonment
  2. Fine
  3. Both
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to compensate the patient for the injury suffered May be due to wrongful act or breach of contract

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Civil Liabilities

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REASONS FOR INCREASE IN FREQUENCY OF CASES

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  1. Family physicians are disappearing
  2. Unethical Coaching
  3. Communication issues
  4. Media Disservice
  5. Malpractice
  6. Incompetence
  7. Proliferate unknown drugs
  8. Patient management
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Article for Imprudence and Negligence

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Art. 365 under revised penal code

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Article for Every person who, contrary to law, willfully or negligently causes damage to another, shall indemnify the latter for the same

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Art. 20 under revised penal code

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Article for Whoever by act or omission causes damage to another, there being fault or negligence, is obliged to pay for the damage done

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Art. 2176 under revised penal code

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Section stating that Any of the following shall be sufficient ground for reprimanding a physician, for suspension or revoking a certificate of registration
as physician

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Sec. 24 under Medical act of 1959

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ignorance or incompetence in the practice of his or her profession resulting in an injury or death of the patient

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Gross negligence

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Physician’s license may be revoked if he issues a false medical certificate and at the same time be a ground for a criminal action for the same when issued in connection with the practice of his profession

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Art. 174, Revised Penal Code

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A physician may be administratively charged in the Board of Medicine for performing or aiding in
criminal abortion and said act is also punishable
under Art

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Art. 259 of the Revised Penal Code

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number one cause of cases against physicians

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Immorality

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At present, PRC applies ______ in which there will be no hearing. Both sides are just required to submit documents containing facts, evidences, and claims

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“decision by memorandum”

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5 Characteristics of administrative liability proceedings are as follows

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  1. Assumption of innocence
  2. Evidence on ground charged is preponderance of evidence.
  3. Respondent physician has the right to be represented by counsel
  4. Decision of BOM becomes final 30 days
  5. The BOM may order reinstatement of the physician after 2 years if they are good
    _____________________________
  6. Assume innocence
  7. Ground charge is the bulk of evidence
  8. Physician has right to be represented
  9. BOM decision 30 day final
  10. BOM can put doctor back after 2 years
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Who can file a complaint under administrative liability

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Patient or next of kin

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Where to file complaint under administrative liability

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BOM or PRC

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must be in writing and under oath. Within 5 days, the respondent physician shall be provided a copy of the complaint

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Verified Complaint

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is how you are being informed

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Summons

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Summons may be delivered to the respondent _____ or _____

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personally or by mail

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Summons can also be posted in ____ if respondent’s address is _____

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Newspapers, unknown

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Can secretaries accept summons?

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No

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4 RIGHTS OF RESPONDENTS
* Right to be heard * Right to know who is accusing him * Right to be made aware of the charges against him * Right to cross-examine the complain
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3 RIGHTS PROVIDED FOR THE MEDICAL ACT OF 1959
* Right to be represented by the counsel * Right to a speedy and public hearing * Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses
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4 RIGHTS PROVIDED FOR BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Right to be represented by the counsel • A speedy and public hearing • Confront and to cross-examine witnesses • Parties may appear personally of with the aid of counsel _______________________________ 1. Right to be represented 2. Right to fast hearing 3. Right to cross examine witness 4. Right for party to appear by themselves or with counsel
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9 Rights of Defendant in trial
1. Presumed innocent 2. Be present and defend in person 3. Be informed of the nature of the accusation 4. Testify as witness in his own behalf 5. Exempted from being a witness against himself 6. Confront and cross-examine 7. Compulsory process 8. Speedy and public trial 9. Right to appeal in all cases authorized by law
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GROUNDS FOR REPRIMAND OR REVOCATION PROVIDED IN SECTION 24 OF THE MEDICAL ACT OF 1959
1. Personal disqualification 2. Criminal acts 3. Unprofessional conduct
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Section 24 of the Medical Act of 1959 ,grounds for administrative action
Criminal acts
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Section 24 of the Medical Act of 1959 Immoral/ dishonorable conduct, Intellectual and moral incompetence, and Insanity
PERSONAL DISQUALIFICATION
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Criminal acts involved under Section 24 of the Medical Act of 1959
1. Moral turpitude conviction 2. Fraud 3. criminal abortion 4. False med cert 5. Dummy
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any ad which tends to | deceive or mislead that public
False advertisements
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use of expensive, elaborate, and oversized announcement in newspaper or in billboards may be immoral, if not unethical for a physician
Extravagant advertisements
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Advertisement that violates the Code of Ethics (p. 189)
Unethical advertisements
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act of baseness, vileness or depravity in private and social duties
Moral turpitude
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Certificate of registration administratively revoked may | be reinstated by Board of Medicine after ___ years
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3 Procedure and order of hearings in the Board of Medicine
1. Parties may appear personally or with counsel. 2. No postponement shall last more than 10 days. 3. BOM shall grant not more than 2 postponements for each party. _____________________ 1. Parties can be by themselves or with counsel 2. Postponement <10 days 3. <2 postponement per party
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If respondent did not appear, this may be declared _____ and the BOM shall proceed to ____ of complainant
default, cross-examination
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This should be made in writing signed by majority of members. State clearly and distinctly the facts and the law on which it is based
DECISIONS
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Losing party can file _____ within ___ days of receipt of decision unless board considers for special reasons
motion for reconsideration (MR), 30
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How many motion for reconsideration (MR) can be filed at a time?
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3 Grounds for motion for reconsideration
1. FAME (fraud, accident, mistake, excusable negligence) 2. Newly evidence 3. Excessive penalty
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a writ or order by which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court
Certiorari
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Presidential Decree issued by Pres. Marcos during the time of Martial Law that mandates all physicians who treats serious or less serious physical injuries to report case to the nearest authority using the fastest means of communication available
Presidential Decree 169 – notification of authorities
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Child and Youth Welfare Code
Presidential Decree 603
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Special Protection of Children Against Child | Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination
RA 7610
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7 CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMINAL CASES
``` • In the name of the People of the Philippines • Filed and tried in court • Proof beyond reasonable doubt • Presumption of Innocence • Right to Appeal • Imprisonment and/or fine • License may be revoked ___________________________ 1. In da name of da pipol 2. Tried in court 3. He is the ONE!!! No doubt! 4. Assumed innocence's 5. Right to appeal 6. Prisoned 7. Revoked license ```
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5 PROVISIONS WHICH SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS PHYSICIAN AS WRONGDOER
* Issued false medical certificate * Abortion * Simulation of birth * Did not report treatment * Refusal to treat in emergency cases
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2 Civil liabilities
* Breach of Contract | * Tort (Quasi delict or breach of legal duty)
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4D’S OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
1. Duties 2. Derelict 3. Damage 4. Direct
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lack of care and failure to exercise skill | which he possesses or attempt to exercise skill he does not possess
Negligence
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absence of knowledge. Ground for reprimand, suspension, or revocation of COR
Ignorance
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IS THE PROXIMATE CAUSE OF INJURY SUSTAINED
FAILURE TO PERFORM
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Natural and probable | consequence
Direct physical connection
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2 TEST TO DETERMINE CAUSAL LINK
* “but for” or “sine qua non” test | * “substantial factor” test
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The degree of care, attention, diligence or vigilance ordinarily exercised by those physicians in the application of the skill.
PHYSICIAN’S STANDARD OF CARE
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3 ELEMENTS OF STANDARD OF CARE RULES
* Locality Rule * Similarity Locality Rule * Nationality Rule
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3 inherent powers of the state
1. Power of taxes 2. Power of domain 3. Power of Police
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If complaint did not appear, BOM may dismiss complaint for lack of interest or failure to prosecute
Complaint-Dismissal
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If respondent did not appear, this may be declared default and the BOM shall proceed to cross examination of complainant
Respondent-Default

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