Department of Health — National Privacy Commission (DOH-NPC) Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-0001 entitled "Guidelines on the Use of Telemedicine in COVID-19 Response"

The DOH Memorandum Circular No. 2020-0016 provides guidance regarding the use of telemedicine as part of the response to COVID-19, following the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-0001 issued by the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC). It emphasizes the importance of implementing telemedicine practices while ensuring patient privacy and data protection during the pandemic. The memorandum calls for dissemination of these guidelines to relevant health officials and institutions to facilitate effective telemedicine services. Overall, it aims to enhance healthcare delivery while adapting to the challenges posed by COVID-19.