Two sides of the coin: A constitutional analysis on Republic Act 9439
Date of Publication
2007
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Legal Management
Subject Categories
Commercial Law
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Commercial Law
Thesis Adviser
Christopher E. Cruz
Defense Panel Member
Jojo V. Mejia
Hilario S. Caraan
Abstract/Summary
Detention of the underprivileged patients by hospitals due to their inability to pay their medical expenses gave rise to the enactment of Republic Act 9439, entitled An Act Prohibiting the Detention of Patients in Hospitals and Medical Clinics on Grounds of Non-payment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses. Republic Act 9439 was passed to respond to the prevailing conflict of interest between public and private hospitals and medical clinics and the patients. The right to property of hospitals is weighed alongside the rights of patients to life, liberty and health. Through research and analysis, the writers of this paper will answer this challenge on both parties and suggest ways on whose interest should be given preference.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU16962
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
86, (24 unnumbered) leaves
Recommended Citation
Escucha, A. S., & Mendoza, S. A. (2007). Two sides of the coin: A constitutional analysis on Republic Act 9439. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/17709
