Medtech (bmls) laws & bioethics intro

MEDTECH (BMLS) LAWS &

BIOETHICSBy: Atty. Francis C. Brion, RMT

“MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY /MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE”

(HEINEMANN) – the application of principles of natural, physical, and biological sciences to the performance of laboratory procedures which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

(ANNE FAGELSON) – the branch of medicine concerned with the performance of laboratory determinations and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.

Phil. Medical Technology Act of 1969 (R.A. 5527)- an auxiliary branch of laboratory medicine which deals with the examination by various chemical,

microscopic, bacteriologic, and other medical procedures, technique which will aid the physician in the diagnosis, study and treatment of disease and in the promotion of health in general.

EARLY BEGINNINGS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Hippocrates (460 B.C.) – 4 humors/body fluids in man: BLOOD,PHLEGM, father of medicine YELLOW BILE, & BLACK BILE.

- Urine is composite of humors & used to diagnose illnesses.

Hindu Physician (600 B.C.) – Polyuria in Diabetes was noted. - Sweet taste of diabetic urine.

Vivian Herrick (1500 B.C.) – identified TAENIA & ASCARIS “Ebers Papyrus” – identified 3 stages of hookworm infection &

the diseases it could produce to human.

Ruth Williams (1096-1438) – Urinalysis is a fad. Some urine attract ants & has sweetish taste.

Anne Fagelson (14th Century) – prominent italian physician at University of Bologna employed “ALESSANDRA GILIANI” as laboratory assistant.

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (1632) – invented & improved COMPOUND MICROSCOPE. First to describe RBC, see protozoa, & classify bacteria according to

shape.

Marcelo Malphigi (1628-1694) – greatest of early microscopist. father of pathology Contributed to Embryology & Anatomy.

Rudolph Virchow (1847) – 1st pathologist. Founder of Archieves of Pathology in Berlin.

Herman Fehling (1848) - 1st quantitative test for urine sugar.

15th Century –discovery of different dyes like Aniline dye made possible the staining & study of microorganism like

bacteria.

HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

WWII (Jan 9,1945) – 26th Medical Infantry of 6th US Army established the 1st clinical laboratory in the Phil. At Quiricada St. Sta. Cruz,

Manila now known as Manila Public Health Laboratory.

June 1945 – US Army left and endorsed the said lab to National DOH w/c eventually was made non-operational.

Oct. 1, 1945 – Dr. Pio de Roda & Dr. Mariano Icasiano re-opened Manila Public Laboratory.

1947 - training for high school and paramedical graduates was offeredby Dr. Pio de Roda & Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana.

1954 - 6 month laboratory training was offered & eventually formal education of Medical Technology in the Phil. began.

FORMAL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY/MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Mrs. Willa Hilgert Hedrick –Founder of Medical Technology Education in the Phil.

- american medical practitioner & missionary of Seventh Day Adventist Church of the Phil.

1954 – Phil. Union College of Baesa, Caloocan(Adventist University of the Phil, Silang Cavite) & Manila Sanitarium offered the 1st 4- year BSMT course.

1956 – PUC produced the 1st BSMT gradute “Dr. Jesse Umali”. OB-GYNEowner of Megalab, Vito Cruz, Manila

1957-58 – UST Pharmacy Dept.faculty Dr. Antonio Gabriel & Dr. Gustavo Reyes offered MedTech as elective subject to 4th & 5th year

pharmacy students. Rev. Fr. Lorenzo Rodriguez (pres. of UST) offered it as a full course .


June 17, 1957 –DepEd issued temp. permit for 1st to 3rd year in UST.

June 1960 – internship permit program was issued to UST.

June 14, 1961 – 4 year BSMT course was fully recognized in UST.

1962 – CEU produced its 1st batch of BSMT graduates. Thru the effort of Mrs. Purificacion Sunico-Suaco and approved by CEU Pres. Carmen de Luna.

July 5, 1962 – Bureau of Education approved the BSMT course in FEU thru the efforts of Dr. Horacio A. Ylagan and Dr. Serafin Juliano approved by Dean, IM Dr. Lauro H. Panagniban and Secretary of IM, Dr. Jesus B. Nolasco. 1963- FEU produced its !st batch BSMT graduates.

1982 – SPC offered BSMT course. CHED memo #14 s.2006 (BMLS)


73 Colleges & Universities – as to date offering BMST courses in the Phil. According to CHED.

BS Public Health- similar course to BSMT is offered in UP

MS Medtech- Post Grad studies offered by UST & PWU

Masters in Public Health- one year non-thesis degree offered by UP.

Phil. Assn. of Schools of MedTech & Public Health (PASMETH)

- is the national organization of all recognized schools of Medical Technology in the Philippines. It was formed in 1970 in the hopes of maintaining the highest standards of Medical Technology/Public Health education and to foster closer relations among these schools. On May 13, 1970, Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an association of Deans/Heads of Schools of Medical Technology and Hygiene. The first organizational meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas on June 22, 1970. The first sets of officers were: President - Dr. Gustavo Reyes Vice-President - Dr. Serafin Juliano Secretary/Treasurer - Dr. Velia Trinidad Press Relations Officer - Dr. Faustino Sunico The first annual meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas on May 17, 1971. The first set of officers was reelected for a second term on April 30, 1972. For the school year 1972-1973, the elected officers were:

President - Dr. Gustavo Reyes Vice-President - Dr. Claro Cabrera Secretary/Treasurer - Dr. Elvira Silva Press Relations Officer - Dr. Faustino Sunico Others who served as PASMETH presidents were: Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-1974) Velez College Dr. Angelita G. Adeva (1974-1977) UST Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1977-1980) Martinez Memorial College Dr. Gustavo Reyes (1980-1981) UST Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-1982) UST Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1982-1983) Martinez Memorial College Dr. Norma V. Lerma (1983-1984) UST Dr. Vicencio T. Torres (1984-1985) Univ of Luzon

Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-1988) FEU Dean Norma N. Chang (1988-1995) San Juan de Dios Educ. Foundation Inc

Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor (1996-2000) UST Dean Nini F. Lim (2000-2002) PWU Dean Zenaida C. Cajucom (2002-2010) World Citi Colleges Dean Magdalena F. Natividad (2010-2012) FEU Dean Bernard U. Buen (2012-present) Arellano Univ.

It was formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 1985 thru the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of a legal counsel, Atty. Dexter Bihis.

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET, Inc.)

is a non-stock, non-profit organization.It was originally organized on September 15, 1963 by Mr.

Crisanto G. Almario at the Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

It had its first convention and election of officers on September 20, 1964 at the Far Eastern University wherein Mr. Charlemagne Tamondong became the first President.

Mr. Crisanto G. Almario, "The Father of PAMET"

It was incorporated and registered at the Securities mid Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969 with Reg. No. 39570, during the presidency of Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta.

On June 21, 1969, R.A. 5527 also known as the Philippine Medical Technology Act was enacted into law.

On June 22, 1973, P.D.223 was approved creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). PAMET was officially recognized as the only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.

PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46) chapters nationwide totaling to more than twelve thousand (12,000) members.

PAMET is affiliated with other local professional associations namely Council Of Professional Health Associations (COPHA), Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), Council of Health Agencies (CHAP) and Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL).

Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACLS), Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS),International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS) and Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB).

On June 22, 1973, P.D.223 was approved creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). PAMET was officially recognized as the only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.

PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46) chapters nationwide totaling to more than twelve thousand (12,000) members.

PAMET is affiliated with other local professional associations namely Council Of Professional Health Associations (COPHA), Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), Council of Health Agencies (CHAP) and Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL).

Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACLS), Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS),International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (IFBLS) and Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB).

The Legacy of PAMET Presidents

Charlemagne T. Tamondong "Emergence of the Profession"

(1963-1967)

Nardito D. Moraleta "Professional Recognition"

(1967-1970)

Felix E. Asprer "Legislative Agenda"

(1970-1971 , 1973-1976)

Bernardo T. Tabaosares "Celebration of the Practice"

(1971-1973)

Angelina R. Jose "Career Advocacy"

(1973)

Venerable C.V. Chua "Educational Enhancement"

(1977-1981)

Carmencita P. Acedera "Image Building"

(1982-1991)

Marilyn R. Atienza "Proactivism" (1992-1996)

Norma N. Chang "International Leadership"

(1997-200)

Agnes B. Medenilla "Organizational Dynamism"

(2001-2002, 2005-2006)

Shirley F. Cruzada "Interdisciplinary Networking"

(2003-2004)

Leila M. Florento "Beyond Expectations"

(2007-Present)

PAMET NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

1963 Crisanto Almario Founding Father of PAMET1964 – 1967 Charlemagne Tamondong1967 – 1970 Nardito Moraleta1970 – 1971 Felix Asprer PAMET became the Official Med

Tech Profesional Organization1971 - 1973 Bernardo Tabaosares1973 Angelina Jose1973 – 1977 Felix Asprer1977 – 1981 Venerable V. Oca1981 – 1991 Carmencita Acedera1992 - 1996 Marilyn Atienza1997 – 2000 Norma Chang2001 - 2002 Agnes Medenilla2003 – 2004 Shirley Cruzada2005 – 2006 Agnes Medenilla2006 -2013 Leila Lany M. Florento2013-present Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio

DAVAO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

1971 Teresita V. Magpantay - Organized Davao Chapter- Davao Chapter was recognized as a Chapter of PAMET

1972 Irene C. Padilla1973 Monina Parreño1974 Pilar Bullecer1975 – 1976 Lolita D,. Mamaril - Davao Chapter awarded as 1976

Outstanding Chapter1977 Edward Flores1978 Belen Aspera1979 – 1980 Jesusa T. Cariño1981 Myrna T. Rodriguez1982 Eva Fe Abellera1983 Marita P. de Jesus1984 Violeta Nano - Teresita Magpantay was awarded

Distinguished Service Award1985 Rosalinda Ebrado1986 Judy Ann Nengasca1987 – 1993 Irene C. Padilla - Irene Padilla was awarded

Distinguished Service Award1994 – 1995 Belen Aspera - First Mindanao Sectoral

Conference in Davao

1996 – 1998 Frederick Barez - 1998 Outstanding Chapter Award- Irene Padilla was PRC 1996 Outstanding Professional in the field of

Medical Technology

1999 – 2002 Zenaida M. Banzon - Davao Chapter Hosted the National Mid Year Conference

2000 Outstanding Chapter Award2000 First runner-up in Siglahi Awards (Safeguard)Lolita Mamaril was PRC 2000 Outstanding Professional in the field of Medical Technology2001 Outstanding Chapter Award 2001 First place – KKK Siglahi AwardsMarita de Jesus was awarded 2001 Distinguished Service Award

2003 - 2004 Cynthia Dayoan - Hall of Fame Award for Outstanding Chapter

2005 – 2006 Sr. Niña Balbas, RVM2007 – 2012 Zenaida Banzon - Hosted the 15th

MidYear Conference in Davao City

2013-present Larry Jay Langaman UIC/DDH

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