The term ‘ecology’ literally means environment. For policy studies, it pertains to the environment under which a public policy is taken. My understanding is anchored on the idea that the environment from which a policy is generated and the environment to where it is intended to be transmitted and implemented are the same. In other … Continue reading Thoughts on the ecology of policy development
Author: renz tamayo
Pen Point 35
Issues with equity have influenced health care for many years. Equity, in the context of social health insurance such as the Philippines’ Philhealth, means access of the whole population to a package of health services by paying an affordable contribution, and sometimes no contribution at all (for senior citizens and indigents). Philhealth can improve access … Continue reading Pen Point 35
A Day in the Life of a Neuroscience Nurse
There is no typical day for a nurse, especially a neurology nurse. No matter what a nurse does, or where he/she does it, there is always the unpredictability of how a day will start and end. It is an incredibly demanding field, but it can be a rewarding and fulfilling one.
Pen Point 34
We shape society but society also shapes us.
Welcome 2019!
As we enter the New Year, we thank God for all His blessings this year of good health, of well-being, of close family and friends. And as we look at the uncertainties in our country in 2019, may we be likened to to biblical humble donkey that carries Hope, Peace and Love as we journey … Continue reading Welcome 2019!
Top 8 things I learned this 2018
What an incredible year! Today, I'd like to share my highlights and top 8 life lessons this 2018. A lot happened this year. Some things did not happen the way I wanted them to be. But that's how life is. We are not always in control. The year 2018 opened opportunities that pushed me closer … Continue reading Top 8 things I learned this 2018
Today, I am thankful
Today, I am thankful. Today, I thank the Lord for His blessings. Blessings He has freely given without me asking. Today, I thank Neil for his patience, understanding and unending love. Love that goes beyond reason. Today, I thank my family for their continued support, guidance, and the values we share. Values that make-up the … Continue reading Today, I am thankful
Towards universal health coverage and sustainable development
Forty years after the landmark Alma-Ata Declaration, gross inequities in health status across socio-economic classes remain apparent in the Philippines. The implementation of primary health care (PHC), dubbed as the key to achieving “health for all”, is deemed insufficient and uneven within the country making universal health coverage (UHC) far from reality. On 25-26 October … Continue reading Towards universal health coverage and sustainable development
New beginning
More than just professional growth, it is the idea of bringing about relevant change in the nursing profession and the healthcare delivery system that primarily motivates me to pursue graduate studies. I have been working in the hospital for almost two years now and it has occurred to me that my experience as a bedside … Continue reading New beginning
TOXIC COMPANY
"1. Leaders tolerate a culture of fear and bullying Every mistake seems to be blamed on someone in the office, like unlimited rice that gets generously pass around." --We see this almost every day. Even a rational explanation won't do the job. At the end of the day, BEDSIDE nurse lagi ang may kasalanan. "2. … Continue reading TOXIC COMPANY
Pens & Needles 