R.A 8504

Question 1

A condition caused by HIV that weakens the immune system, making the individual susceptible to life-threatening infections.

Answer 1

AIDS

Question 2

HIV testing without revealing the true identity, using an identifying number or symbol.

Answer 2

Anonymous Testing

Question 3

HIV testing imposed without proper consent or through force or intimidation.

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Compulsory HIV Testing

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Identifying and counseling sexual partners of individuals diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.

Answer 4

Contact Tracing

Question 5

Virus causing AIDS.

Answer 5

HIV

Question 6

Documenting and analyzing HIV/AIDS infections and spread patterns.

Answer 6

HIV/AIDS Monitoring

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Measures to protect non-infected individuals and minimize the impact on those living with HIV.

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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control

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Presence of HIV infection indicated by test results.

Answer 8

HIV-positive

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Absence of HIV infection upon testing.

Answer 9

HIV-negative

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Laboratory procedure to determine HIV infection presence or absence.

Answer 10

HIV Testing

Question 11

Transfer of HIV from an infected person to an uninfected individual through sexual intercourse, blood transfusion, needle sharing, or during pregnancy.

Answer 11

HIV Transmission

Question 12

Frequent involvement in activities increasing the risk of HIV transmission.

Answer 12

High-Risk Behavior

Question 13

Voluntary agreement for a procedure based on full information.

Answer 13

Informed Consent

Question 14

Trust and confidence between a patient/person with HIV and healthcare providers involved in counseling, testing, or care.

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Medical Confidentiality

Question 15

An individual testing positive for HIV.

Answer 15

Person with HIV

Question 16

Providing information and support before HIV testing.

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Pre-Test Counselling

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Providing risk-reduction information and support after receiving HIV test results.

Answer 17

Post-Test Counselling

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Agent or device used to prevent disease transmission.

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Prophylactic

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Diseases acquired or passed through sexual contact.

Answer 19

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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HIV testing done willingly after pre-test counseling.

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Voluntary HIV Testing

Question 21

Time after infection when an individual may test negative but can still transmit the infection.

Answer 21

Window Period

Question 22

President of the Philippines

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FIDEL V. RAMOS

Question 23

President of the Senate

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NEPTALI A. GONZALES

Question 24

Speaker of the House of Representatives

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JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.

Question 25

Secretary of the Senate

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HAZEL P. GACUTAN

Question 26

Secretary General House of Representatives

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ROBERTO P. NAZARENO

Question 27

Date Approved

Answer 27

FEBRUARY 13, 1998

Question 28

Section 11 (A.I) - Penalties for Misleading Information

Answer 28

wo (2) months to two (2) years, without prejudice to the imposition of administrative sanctions

Question 29

Section 14 (A.II) - Penalties for Unsafe Practices and Procedures

Answer 29

imprisonment for six (6) years to twelve (12) years without prejudice to the imposition

Question 30

Section 33 (A.VI) - Penalties for Violation of Confidentiality

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* imprisonment for six (6) months to four (4) years, without prejudice to administrative sanctions * cancellation or withdrawal of the license to operate any business entity and the accreditation of hospitals, laboratories and clinics.

Question 31

Section 42 - Penalties for Discriminatory Acts and Policies

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* imprisonment for six (6) months to four (4) years * fine not exceeding Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00).

Question 32

Effectivity

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(15) days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

Question 33

I

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Education and Information (4-11)

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II

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Safe Practices and Procedures (12-14)

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III

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Testing , Screening and Counseling (15-21)

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IV

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Health and Support Services (22-26)

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V

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Monitoring (27-29)

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VI

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Confidentiality (30-34)

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VII

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Discriminatory Acts and Policies (35-42)

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VIII

Answer 40

The Philippine National AIDS Council (43-48)

Question 41

IX

Answer 41

Miscellaneous Provisions (49 - 52)