Medical care in rp

[johncar54]

I should be grateful if someone would tell me what, if any, previsions there are or medical care, hospital in-patients etc, for Filipino citizens who do not have the funds to pay for private attention.

Thanks John

[malditako]

there are public hospital in the philippines where you only need to pay your medicine...and normally those hospital has a an organization where you can apply for full financial help...they can also go to PCSO office to seek financial medical help..some goverment official give financial help as well to their constituents.

it is very important to have a philhealth card in the phils..as it gives you discount to your bill if u go to private hospital.

philhealth is like a national insurance where u need to pay contribution every month...hope this help

[Moy]

Like any other third-world country, the Philippines have been struggling in some health issues and one of it is illegal drug use. A lot of Filipinos are addicted to prohibited drugs. However, the Philippine government has dealt with this issue and although there are still some recorded incidents of drug abuse, the number of drug dependents in the Philippines has gradually decreased.

One major health issue in the Philippines, is malnutrition. There have been studies conducted and accordingly, most of the Filipinos that suffer from malnutrition are the poor ones. The Philippine government, thru the Department of Social Welfare and Developments along with the Department of Health has provided projects to help poor Filipinos from starvation. Other health issues in the Philippines are dengue cases, but then, these health concerns are only happening in the rural area of the country. Most of these cases are properly attended to by the Philippine government.:Wave::rolleyes:

[Doc Alan]

I should be grateful if someone would tell me what, if any, previsions there are or medical care, hospital in-patients etc, for Filipino citizens who do not have the funds to pay for private attention.

Thanks John
There's a comprehensive thread, started last September, in the "Loose Talk, Chat & Off Topic" section, because at the time we didn't have a "Health Issues" section.
Search "When a relative falls ill".

[johncar54]

There's a comprehensive thread, started last September, in the "Loose Talk, Chat & Off Topic" section, because at the time we didn't have a "Health Issues" section.
Search "When a relative falls ill".

Thanks Doc but having ploughed through the post you mention I was unable to find an answer to my question. That was, "what, if any, previsions there are or medical care, hospital in-patients etc, for Filipino citizens who do not have the funds to pay for private attention."

My reason for asking is that a few weeks ago I sent about £600 to pay for some hospital care for my father in law. (he has type 2 diabetes and has leg ulcers/severe inflammation).

Today I paid 156,000P (£2,250) for further care. I want to know if I am being regards as a 'money tree' or if my help is really essential to prevent my father-in-law dying, through lack of care. (he is 64 I am 71, fortunately I have national health care in Spain).

[Doc Alan]

I'm sorry to read about your father-in-law John, and wish him well.
My thread was to draw members' attention to the sad inevitability of some loved one(s) in the Philippines falling ill at some stage in the future. For me it was prompted by the horrendous cost of anti-rabies treatment, but your father-in-law's situation further proves the point. Obviously I can't judge if what you're paying is excessive, not knowing all the details. Reading your thread should remind us all that we can't take good health for granted. At least in the UK we CAN take for granted that the treatment we receive will mostly be free when it is required.
Around 4 million filipinos suffer from diabetes. Worldwide, over 240 million have the disease and it's getting commoner. Ideally it would be diagnosed early - all too often not the case in the Philippines. It could then be properly managed, reducing the risk of health complications and cost of treatment.
Prevention is best with any illness. Early diagnosis is next best for many illnesses, being relatively cheap, and holding the best chance of cure. Taking out insurance in advance, if at all possible, reduces costs when treatment becomes essential.
If nothing else, all members should think of recommending or having a blood sugar and blood pressure test.

[tanga]

John
There is very little in the way of provision in Philippines for patients who do not have funds to pay for treatment. A private hospital will demand a deposit before treatment and will "detain" the patient if the final bill has not been paid or until a promissary note submitted.
A government hospital which will have very limited and basic facilities will provide free medical consultation and service but the patient will be expected to pay for all medicines,surgical supplies,blood etc.
District congressmen/women,barangay captains and mayors will sometimes release funds to assist with medical expenses.PCSO may also help. Philhealth cardholders will receive discounts. All these require myriads of paperwork and time to process not good when the patient is in dire need of medical attention.

[malditako]

Thanks Doc but having ploughed through the post you mention I was unable to find an answer to my question. That was, "what, if any, previsions there are or medical care, hospital in-patients etc, for Filipino citizens who do not have the funds to pay for private attention."

My reason for asking is that a few weeks ago I sent about £600 to pay for some hospital care for my father in law. (he has type 2 diabetes and has leg ulcers/severe inflammation).

Today I paid 156,000P (£2,250) for further care. I want to know if I am being regards as a 'money tree' or if my help is really essential to prevent my father-in-law dying, through lack of care. (he is 64 I am 71, fortunately I have national health care in Spain).

my auntie will undergo hysterectomy soon and it is absolutely free...she will be admit in our provincial hospital...medicine is not free but what my family did was they went to the governor and ask for medicine assistance and they have been granted for it....a lot of politician provide medical help to those in badly need.

[sweetnote143]

John
There is very little in the way of provision in Philippines for patients who do not have funds to pay for treatment. A private hospital will demand a deposit before treatment and will "detain" the patient if the final bill has not been paid or until a promissary note submitted.
A government hospital which will have very limited and basic facilities will provide free medical consultation and service but the patient will be expected to pay for all medicines,surgical supplies,blood etc.
District congressmen/women,barangay captains and mayors will sometimes release funds to assist with medical expenses.PCSO may also help. Philhealth cardholders will receive discounts. All these require myriads of paperwork and time to process not good when the patient is in dire need of medical attention.

that's true and how many Filipinos suffer from illnesses because they cant afford the professional fee when going to the doctor for a checkup...if the checkup is free, medicines are not....if you are a patient in a public hospital, you have to buy everything from dextrose to surgical supplies....that's a sad fact. some patients turn to quack doctors to be healed because they can't afford being treated in a hospital.

[branno]

if i may just mention.. that in the event of blood been required in the philippines.. if u need a blood transfusion.. you can repay this by asking for volunteers or family members to donate the blood to repay for the blood you have used, thus reducing the costs of the hospital supply of the blood to you..