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Additionally, the Philippines faced a shortage of medical personnel, resulting in limited access to
healthcare for the general public
SOCIAL ISSUES:
SHORTAGE OF MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN THE PHILIPPINES
INTRODUCTION:
The shortage of medical personnel in the Philippines is a critical issue that has far-reaching
implications for the country’s healthcare system. With a growing population and a high demand for
healthcare services, the shortage of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals has become a
pressing concern. Factors such as low wages, limited training facilities, and a high rate of migration
of medical professionals to other countries have contributed to this shortage. The shortage of
medical personnel in the Philippines is a significant challenge that requires immediate attention
and action in order to ensure that the population has access to quality healthcare services.
IDENTIFYING BIASES:
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the country urgently needs to fill
4,500 vacant positions, and that the crisis is caused by a “brain drain” in which qualified nurses
leave the country for higher-paying positions abroad. The department estimates that in 2021 51%,
or 316,000, of licensed Filipino nurses were working abroad. In 2022 and 2023, more than 10,000
prospective nurses failed the board exam.
INFERENCE:
If: The medical personnel in the Philippines often receive lower salaries and fewer benefits
compared to their counterparts in other countries.
Then: This disparity makes it more attractive for Filipino medical personnel to seek employment
opportunities abroad, leading to brain drain and a shortage of skilled personnel within the country.
RESEARCH:
Many Filipino doctors and nurses choose to work abroad due to better compensation and
working conditions, leading to a lack of healthcare workers in the country. The government has
implemented measures to address this, such as increasing the salaries of public health workers and
providing additional benefits.
However, these measures have not been sufficient to fully address the problem. The
shortage of medical personnel has serious implications for the quality of healthcare in the
Philippines. It can lead to longer waiting times for patients, increased workload for existing staff,
and potentially lower quality of care.
IDENTIFICATION:
INFLUENCING FACTORS:
•Burnout and job dissatisfaction: Factors such as low salaries, delayed benefits, understaffing,
overwork, and job insecurity contribute to burnout among healthcare professionals, particularly
nurses.
•Migration opportunities and low pay: The allure of better opportunities, higher salaries, and
improved working conditions abroad drives many Filipino healthcare professionals to seek
employment in other countries.
•Inadequate resources and equipment: The lack of essential resources and equipment can
discourage healthcare professionals from providing care and contribute to the shortage.
•Challenging Working Conditions: Healthcare professionals in the Philippines often face challenging
working conditions, including long working hours, high patient loads, and limited resources. The
demanding nature of their work can lead to burnout and job dissatisfaction..
CURIOSITY:
•What are the major problems facing the healthcare system in the Philippines?
JUDGING RELEVANCE:
The shortage of medical personnel in the Philippines is a critical issue that has significant
implications for the healthcare system in the country. The lack of healthcare professionals poses a
serious threat to the delivery of quality healthcare to the Filipino people. This shortage is largely
due to factors such as low salaries, poor working conditions, and inadequate resources and
equipment, which have led the migration of Filipino healthcare professionals to other countries.
These issue is a significant challenge that requires attention and action, and improve policies
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 Juliet Labora
 Alexander Avila
 Bryan Pedrosa
 Genelvin Jakosalem
 Zoey Salvadeco
 Mark Jacob Moneva

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