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Duque: Hospitals refusing suspected coronavirus patients may face sanctions
The Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that The Medical City (TMC) might face sanctions for allegedly issuing a memo instructing staff not to accept COVID-19 patients.
Duque emphasized that hospitals are not permitted to refuse patients unless there are clear and cogent reasons.
The DOH is currently validating the report about TMC's alleged memorandum and its claim of being at full capacity.
Potential sanctions for TMC could include penalties related to their accreditation, PhilHealth accreditation, and licensing from the Bureau of Health Facility Services Regulatory.
Members of the House committee on health, including Rep. Rozzano Rufino Biazon and Rep. Angelina Tan, have also expressed concerns and urged the DOH to utilize its authority to ensure hospitals coordinate before making such decisions.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has warned Level 2 and Level 3 hospitals that they are prohibited from refusing patients suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19, or face sanctions from PhilHealth.
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No individual has the right to refuse quarantine during a state of public health emergency, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
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The Medical City, through its president and chief executive officer Dr. Eugenio Jose Ramos, clarified that the hospital is open to all patients, including those with possible COVID-19 cases.
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