Senator Risa Hontiveros called on the Department of Health to probe and charge for criminal and civil damages those liable for recent incidents involving emergency patients who were turned away by hospitals for their inability to pay an initial deposit or fee.
Meanwhile, errant hospital employees will face imprisonment of up to two years and four months, and a fine of up to 300,000 pesos , the law further states. “Hospitals must comply with the law and must not withhold live-saving medical treatment from persons who need it the most... or face legal penalties for doing so, ” Hontiveros added.
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