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Welcome to Philippine Medics!
In 2000 the Philippines had about 95,000 physicians, or about 1 per 800 people.
In 2001 there were about 1,700 hospitals,
of which about 40 percent were government run and 60 percent private,
with a total of about 85,000 beds, or about one bed per 900 people.
The
leading causes of morbidity as of 2002 were diarrhea, bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, hypertension, tuberculosis, heart disease, malaria, chicken pox, and measles. Cardiovascular diseases account for more than 25 percent of all deaths.
Expenditures on health in 2002 totaled about US$2.2 billion, or about 2.9 percent of gross domestic product
(GDP). Government expenditures on health accounted for only about 15
percent of total health expenditures, 30 percent of per capita health
expenditures, and about 0.9 percent of all government spending.
Per
capita health expenditures in 2002 totaled US$28, of which government
spending accounted for US$8. Both total and per capita expenditures on
health have continued to decline since at least 1990, leading to a
decrease in the share of GDP attributable to health expenditures.
The
main cause of this decline has been the high population growth rate.
The government share of total spending on health also has declined
steadily, and with more people, there has been less to spend per person
from both the government and private sectors.
Philippines country profile. Library of Congress Federal Research Division (March 2006)
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The Philippine College of Physicians 39th Annual Convention
doc_chevy writes "The Philippine College of Physicians
39th Annual Convention
SMX Convention Center
May 3-6, 2009
The Organizing Committee of the 39th PCP Annual Convention is inviting
you to take a closer look at the scientific sessions being prepared for
you on May 3-6, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. They
are timely as they are relevant, and they are aimed to challenge you
intellectually as they confront current paradigms.
What every general internist or sub-specialist should be
reminded of about Internal Medicine takes center-stage this year as we
take stock of the many things that impact the medical profession : New
findings and basic knowledge in clinical medicine, innovations and
challenges to current thinking, ethics and health policy, career
management, health advocacy and legislation, etc. This year, we move on
from previous themes that sought to redefine the Filipino physician and
gain global competitiveness to “Partnership, Change, &
Professionalism in Medicine”, a call for readiness to engage the world
as we adapt to change, build alliances, and strengthen our character.
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News: NARS - Nurses Assigned in Rural Service
doc_chevy writes "In line with the pump priming strategies to mitigate the impact of the
global financial crisis, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo launched the Nurses Assigned in Rural Service (NARS) Project on 9 February 2009 during the Multi-Sectoral Summit on "Joining Hands Against the Global Crisis" in Malacanan Palace, Manila."
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Posted by
Samuelon Thursday, March 26 @ 16:02:06 MDT (74 reads)
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Disease/Treatment: Foot Care for People with Diabetes
FOOT CARE
People with Diabetes are more prone to foot problems. You can prevent any serious foot problem by following some simple steps. So let's begin taking care of your feet today.
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Posted by
Samuelon Wednesday, March 11 @ 16:31:03 MDT (40 reads)
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February 2009 Physicians Licensure (Board) Examination Results
The result of the Philippine Physicians Licensure
(board) Examination which was held in Manila, Cebu, and Davao on
February 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2009 has been released by the PRC. See
below for the full list of passers:The Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) announces that 1,083 out of 1,685 passed the Physician
(Complete, Prelims and Finals with Prelims) Licensure Examination given
by the Board of Medicine in the cities of Manila and Cebu this February
2009. The results were
released in two (2) working days from the last day of examinations.
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Posted by
doc_chevyon Thursday, February 19 @ 23:00:00 MST (371 reads)
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News: New 2009 Philippine College of Physician (PCP) Diplomates
pcp_doc writes "1 ABADONIO, SHEILA MAE L
2 ABEDIN, MOHAMMAD AL-MOQTADER A
3 ABENGAÑA, JENNIFER A
4 ACELAJADO-VALDENOR, MA. CZARLOTA M
5 ACQUIATAN, AREX E
6 AFAGA, ARLENE I
7 AFRICA, KATHRYN MAE C
8 AGCAOILI, MARIA SOCORRO L"
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Posted by
doc_chevyon Thursday, February 12 @ 02:14:27 MST (98 reads)
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Philippine Rheumatology Association - 16th Annual Meeting
doc_rheuma writes "The Philippine Rheumatology Association will conduct
its 16th Annual Meeting with this year’s theme “New Trends in Rheumatic
Diseases – What’s Hot?” on February 6 and 7 at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao
City.
On
the following day, lectures will be about natural history, treatment
options and outcome of RA in 2009 with speaker Dr. Michael Weisman and
moderator Dr. Auxencio Lucero."
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doc_chevyon Sunday, February 01 @ 23:00:00 MST (368 reads)
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Most Distinguished Physician Award
doc_rheuma writes "No one is more deserving of the Most Distinguished Physician Award than Dr. Clemente M. Amante. He exemplifies the attributes of a genuine HEALER.
He served as Chief of the Section of Rheumatology of the University of
the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital from 1985 to 2000. During
these 15 years, under his strong and steady guidance, the section
flourished. "
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Posted by
doc_chevyon Saturday, February 07 @ 21:49:32 MST (51 reads)
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Postgraduate Course: Women's Dermatology
derma-uppgh writes "Celebrating the Uniqueness of the Female Skin University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital Section of Dermatology 17th Post Graduate Course March 27 to 28, 2009 Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City
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Posted by
doc_chevyon Tuesday, February 03 @ 23:00:00 MST (51 reads)
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Issues: Is Circumcision in Male Necessary?
xtulepinoy writes "Is Circumcision in Male Necessary?
Reynaldo O. Joson, MD, MHPEd, MS Surg
Chairman, Department of Surgery, Ospital ng
Maynila Medical Center
May 18, 2002
Before I answer the question on male circumcision, I like
to point out that there is such a thing as circumcision in female.
Female circumcision can range from removal of the prepuce or hood of
the clitoris, both the hood and the clitoris, and in the most extreme
form, what is called "infibulation", removal of the hood, clitoris,
and the labia majora and minora followed by sewing the scraped
tissues together which can be opened on the wedding night and resawn
thereafter.
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Posted by
doc_chevyon Saturday, February 07 @ 19:28:58 MST (53 reads)
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