Anti-hospital detention law: Stronger safeguards get Senate okay

MANILA, Philippines – With 18 affirmative votes, no negative vote and one abstention, the Senate on Monday approved a measure strengthening protection for patients and their families against being kept in hospitals over unpaid medical bills. Senate Bill No. 1511, or the proposed Enhanced Anti-Hospital Detention Act, expands the protection under Republic Act No. 9439 to relatives, representatives,…