Joint Statement on the Practice of "TU-OB" (Steam Inhalation) for Prevention of COVID-19 Infection
PCS Fellowship Application for this year is extended
until 15th of June 2020
The AHMOPI is the recognized trade organization of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) in the Philippines.
Unified Philippine Society for Transplant /Surgeons / Philippine Society of Nephrology Interim Guidelines on Renal Transplantation During the Covid Pandemic Era
From the announcement of our government, shifting the Enchanced Community Quarantine to General Community Quarantine in Metro Manila and other provinces in the country, the PMA COMELEC, on its meeting held last June 2, 2020
Movement restrictions have been in place since the Philippine national government has placed ma-jority of the country on enhanced community quarantine.
With the recent suspension of the enhanced community quarantine in several regions of the country, there is a persistent clamor to gradually resume elective surgical services including those of solid organ transplantation
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the novel pathogenSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It was first recognized in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and it rapidly spread to other countries
The Philippine Association of Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgeons, Inc.(PATACSI) is the umbrella organization of Board Certifiedthoracic, cardiac, and vascular surgeons in the country.
Our aim in developing these guidelines is to ensure prioritization of management during the COVID-19 Pandemic. TThese recommendations may evolve if the COVID-19 crisis continues
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting tremendous pressure on all healthcare systems worldwide.
This latest PCS advisory dated March 22, 2020, focuses on recommendations for emergency surgery performed on COVID (+) patients and those at risk of having COVID-19 infection.
Since March 16, 2020 of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), all elective surgeries were put on hold primarily to contain the spread of COVID-19
Shorten clinic hours, prioritize the more urgent consultations. Encourage scheduling of patients on a "By Appointment" basis for better and safer patient flow and interval.
These guidelines apply only during the duration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine. This will be re-assessed as the nationwide situation changes
The COVID 19 pandemic is far from over. To date, our country has 5000 cases already with a 5% mortality rate. There is no conclusive evidence slowing down, and the course
The nCOVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world without any exception. This global health crisis has spread rapidly like wildfire
As the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evovle, the PSCRS stands by its commitment in providing comprehensive and expert management
COVID Guidelines of Philippine Orthopaedic Association and some Subspecs Philippine Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, Philippine Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and Philippine Spine Society
During these time of uncertainty, the Philippine Hip and Knee Society and the Philippine Orthopaedic Trauma Society present the guidelines on the management
Laparoscopic Surgery in COVID-19, Operation Room Set up, It is strongly recommended to apply laparoscopy only in selected cases where COVID-19 is absolutely ruled out
PALES Position Statement on Laparoscopy in COVID-19,
Phase 01, 1.Cancel all elective 2. Intentional postponement of non-emergent, urgent procedures
These are unprecedented times this is why we do not have a ready-made playbook to tackle the pandemic and how to modify our current practice to accommodate the situation
Good Day! An advisories from Philippine Academy of Laryngobronchesophagology and Phoniatrics (PALP) and Philippine Academy of Rhinology (PAR).
recommends for establishing Central Venous Access in times of COVID-19 Pandemic: Overall consideration is the Safety for Patient, Surgeon and Ancillary Personnel.
Public Health and Safety over Confidentiality of Medical Data in #COVID19
Let's protect each other by wearing masks to prevent droplet infection from our cough, sneeze or even simply talking and breathing.
PCS advocates #Msks4ALL. Lets protect each other, Fight as One; Heal as One!
tasked by the Philippine College of Surgeons to lead in promoting high quality cancer care throughout the Philippines.
Retinal Toxicity and the Use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in the Current Management of COVID-19 (Updated Advisory for Ophthalmologists) (March 28, 2020)
Surgery Guidelines: Breast Cancer, Colorectal, Endocrine / Head and Neck Cancer, Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer, Melanoma, Peritoneal Surface Malignancy, Sarcoma
We, the coalition of health care workers who serve the country without any reservations and constantly face the danger of disease and loss of life are calling on all citizens to STOP all acts of harassment and public shaming
MANILA, Philippines — The importation of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical supplies and other essential equipment is now exempt from taxes and duties following the passage of Republic Act 11469
protect yourself,
protect your loved ones and the community.
Please wear proper PPE!
Please standby for the Recommendations on Laparoscopic Procedures as we continue to update during this rapid evolution of Covid-19 pandemic.
Purpose: This Information intended to help healthcare providers reduce the risk for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) transmission,
Public Advisory on the use of Hydroxychloroquine and
Chloroquine
Covid-19 risk assessment for healthcare workers. Please be guided accordingly...
The PMA National Officers and Board of Governors, thru the recommendations of the Commission on Mutual Aid, approved to release disability benefits
The Philippine Medical Association is one with the doctors and nurses of the Makati Medical Center whose health, if not their lives, were placed at risk when Senator Koko
During COVID-19 Pandemic, safety of the surgical team is of paramount importance and there should be no compromise in the use of adequate
This COVID-19 crisis is yet to peak. We have to engineer our systems and exercise regular, daily team briefing. Organise Competencies of your teams and Prepare for action.
Please find below Recommendations from the Philippine Association of HPB Surgeons, a specialty member society of the Philippine College
Urgent notice from Philhealth on the extension of filing of appeals/ MRs and filing of application
PCS Recommendations
for Healthcare System Planning
For Covid-19
Surgeries
COVID-19-FREE
Hospitals
Urgent Appeal for a Unified Approach to tackle #COVID19 Crisis. It is important to strategize and organize to win this war against Covid-19 so that we can keep everyone safe
PCS Cancer Commission Recommendations on Cancer Surgery.
Please Read...
Data is scarce and evidence based science is not available as disease is dynamic and changing everyday. As surgeons we are faced with the question to operate or not.
Healthcare workers, frontliners, protect yourselves well, please read this
Official Statement from the Philippine College of Surgeons on Elective Surgeries during time of #COVID19 crisis. Please disseminate
Fellow surgeons of the PCS, Pls always bring your valid PRC ID, Hospital ID, PCS ID at all times
One of the best ways we can help stop the spread of #COVID19 and reduce system burden especially in
The Philippine College of Surgeons’ Committee on Membership would like to announce that the College has put in place the RESIDENTS MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY.
List of Events / Activities of Philippine College of Surgeons this year 2020
Ferbruary is Cancer Awareness Month... Cancer can be Cured... Together we can Beat CANCER
The American College of Surgeons is pleased to announce a program for international surgeons concerned.
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Global Health Travel Grant for Asia-Pacific Surgeons to participate at the RACS 2020 Annual Scientific Congress (ASC)
Greetings! It has come to our attention that certain groups other than the College and its recognized subspecialty societies/boards intend to conduct
Thank you for being a valued member of our Surgical Leadership Program community. As you may know, we are currently recruiting for the next Surgical Leadership Program class.
