RA 12021 (Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers) Section 18

Right to Immediate Medical Attention.

Section 18

SEC. 18. Right to Immediate Medical Attention. - Seafarers shall be provided immediate and adequate medical services, medicines, and medical supplies on board; access to shore-based medical facilities, including mental health services for the protection of their physical and mental well-being; as well as the corresponding medical or trained personnel who shall provide first aid and medical care, pursuant to the Maritime Occupation Safety and Health Standards provided under this Act.

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