Requested from DOH by L. Jadena at 11:02 AM on
Nov 17, 2023.
Purpose: Special Problem Manuscript
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2022
Tracking no: #DOH-300024080899
Jadena 11:02 AM, Nov 17, 2023
Good day. I would like to request information regarding:
1. Mother:
- Maternal Age
- Status
- Gravidity and Parity
- Weight before the delivery
- Maternal stature
- Health during the pregnancy: Conditions i.e. diabetes, hypertension, or other medical issues
- Medications during pregnancy: Considering both prescription and OTC drugs
- Receive prenatal care: Including regular check-ups, screenings, and appropriate interventions
- Socio-economic status
2. Newborn Baby:
- Gestational Age
- Mode of Delivery
- Gender
- Birth Weight
- Presentation during birth
- Apgar Score at 1 min. and 5mins.
Receiving Officer 01:07 PM, Nov 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
Dear Lynden,
Thank you for your request dated Nov 17, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Clinical and Demographic Profile of Mothers and Newborn Babies in Cebu South Medical Center.
We received your request on Nov 17, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 08, 2023 11:02:21 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://2018foisummit11222018-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0zMDAwMjQwODA4OTkM, for request with ticket number #DOH-300024080899.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 02:02 PM, Nov 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
Dear Lynden Jadena,
I refer to my letter of Nov 17, 2023 11:02:21 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Clinical and Demographic Profile of Mothers and Newborn Babies in Cebu South Medical Center.
Please be informed that we can only provide the number of patients at Cebu South Medical Center and not their demographic profile, as your request contains sensitive personal information covered by the Data Privacy Act.
Kindly reply if you want to proceed with your request.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0zMDAwMjQwODA4OTkM, for request with ticket number #DOH-300024080899, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Feb 09, 2024 06:00:30 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer
Jadena 09:32 PM, Nov 20, 2023
Greetings!
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to address your response regarding my request for access to the demographic data of patients at Cebu South Medical Center. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and understand the sensitivity associated with personal information covered by the Data Privacy Act.
I would like to assure you that my request for access to patient data is solely for the purpose of conducting a research study on the relationship between the Apgar score and the mode of delivery. I fully acknowledge and respect the privacy and confidentiality of the data in question, and I am committed to handling it with the utmost care and in strict accordance with the provisions and guidelines outlined in RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012).
To emphasize my commitment to data protection, I want to assure you that the data provided will be used exclusively for the stated research study. No personal information will be disclosed, and all findings will be presented in a manner that ensures the anonymity and confidentiality of the individuals involved. The data will be stored securely, and access will be restricted to authorized personnel directly involved in the research project.
By granting access to the requested data, I believe that I can contribute valuable insights to the field of obstetrics, ultimately leading to recommendations for optimizing newborn care and delivery practices. The findings of this study have the potential to benefit not only the medical community but also the patients and families served by Cebu South Medical Center.
I would be more than willing to provide any additional information or assurances required to address any concerns you may have regarding the use of the data. Thank you for considering my request, and I look forward to the possibility of working collaboratively with Cebu South Medical Center on this important research initiative.
Sincerely,
Lynden I. Jadena
20-1-00011@vsu.edu.ph
Department of Statistics
Visayas State University
Maker 06:34 PM, Nov 22, 2023
Dear Lynden,
Please be informed that we are endorsing your request to the CEBU SOUTH MEDICAL CENTER for action. Kindly await for their response, thank you.
All the best and God bless!
Jadena 09:09 PM, Nov 26, 2023
I acknowledge receipt of your message dated last November 22, 2023, informing me that my request has been endorsed to the CEBU SOUTH MEDICAL CENTER for further action. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
I will patiently await the response and will be sure to follow up if necessary. Thank you for keeping me informed.
I would like to express my gratitude for your assistance and wish you all the best as well. May God bless you.
Maker 02:25 PM, Dec 04, 2023
December 4, 2023
Dear Lynden Jadena,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Nov 17, 2023 11:02:21 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Clinical and Demographic Profile of Mothers and Newborn Babies in Cebu South Medical Center.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
Please refer to the link below in response to your request
https://drive.google.com/file/d/139v3cgPdk1emfvgD8zdSSMVPIr-7T2K_/view
Kindly accomplish the FOI Feedback request form at the link: https://bit.ly/DOHFOIFeedbackForm
Thank you
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to the DOH Central Appeals and Review Committee, at foi@doh.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
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