The provincial government of Northern Samar is moving to institutionalize a “Right to Care” policy that would allow qualified residents to designate a trusted person to make health care decisions on their behalf during medical emergencies when they are unable to communicate. INQUIRER FILES
TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Northern Samar is moving to institutionalize a “Right to Care” policy that would allow qualified residents to designate a trusted person to make health care decisions on their behalf during medical emergencies when they are unable to communicate.
The proposed ordinance, now under deliberation by the Northern Samar Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), seeks to establish a legal mechanism that will enable residents to appoint a health care agent who can assist in medical decision-making, provide patient support, and access relevant medical information during emergencies or hospitalization.
Provincial officials said the measure aims to make healthcare more inclusive, particularly for people who may not have immediate family members available during emergencies.
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