Department of Health(DOH)

hi! can I request for Standard operating procedure(SOP) in imaging services like X-Ray, CT scan and MRI, the purpose of this request is to develop our company policy.

We like to have the following in the request:
1. updated SOP and existing SOP that are used by hospitals,
2. process with flow chart and the equipment, materials used per procedure and,
3. key persons that are within the SOP

June 6, 2018

Dear Julius,

Thank you for your request dated May 30, 2018 10:44:27 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for standard operating procedure for imaging service like x-ray, ct scan and mri.

We received your request on May 30, 2018 10:44:27 AM and will respond on or before Jun 20, 2018 10:44:27 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://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC05ODI1NTc4MzA4NzQM, for request with ticket number #DOH-982557830874.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Madelaine Casimiro
FOI Officer

hi! Ma'am Madelaine, I just wanted to ask about the progress of my request can I have an update? Hope that it will release sooner, thank you.

July 5, 2018

Dear Julius Balitbit,

I refer to my letter of May 30, 2018 10:44:27 AM; about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for standard operating procedure for imaging service like x-ray, ct scan and mri.

Our response to your request is due on Jun 20, 2018 10:44:27 AM. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected to deal with your request.

I apologize for this delay but have applied for an extension so we could work further on your request. We hope to be able to send you a response on or before Jul 18, 2018 10:44:27 AM.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster07052018110000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC05ODI1NTc4MzA4NzQM, for request with ticket number #DOH-982557830874.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Dr. Kenneth Ronquillo
FOI Officer

Hi good day! Can I have an update to my request, any development that you already have and available  can help my research, thank you.

September 28, 2018

Dear Julius Balitbit,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated May 30, 2018 10:44:27 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for standard operating procedure for imaging service like x-ray, ct scan and mri.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you requested. However, if it would be of help, we can provide you the list of FDA circulars on the regulation of Radiation Devices. You may view these at 

https://ww2.fda.gov.ph/index.php/issuances-2/cdrrhr-laws-and-regulations-pertaining-to-all-regulated-medical-devices/cdrrhr-fda-circular

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 Undersecretary Lilibeth C. David, Chair of Data Governance Oversight Committee/ DOH Central Appeals and Review Committee, at [email protected] .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,

Dr. Kenneth Ronquillo
FOI Decision Maker