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What is one responsibility of consumers regarding medical products?
Which right ensures consumers are protected from misleading advertising?
What action should consumers take if they encounter deceitful health practices?
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic rights of a consumer according to RA7394?
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What does the Right to Redress allow consumers to do?
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What term describes health products and services that lack scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness?
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Which health service provider is responsible for conducting medical examinations and prescribing medication?
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Which practice uses needles to treat musculoskeletal dysfunction?
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What is the primary aim of a consumer in the context of health?
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In evaluating health information, which aspect is critical to consider?
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What must a consumer do to make informed decisions about health products and services?
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What incorrect belief is reflected in the statement that 'sleeping with wet hair causes mental disorders'?
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What is a common misconception about putting toothpaste on burns?
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What defines inpatient care?
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Which type of hospital does not aim to generate profit?
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What is the primary function of a specialty hospital?
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Which statement accurately describes a teaching hospital?
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What characterizes outpatient care?
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What type of facility is described as offering surgery without patient admission?
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What is a key component of health insurance agreements?
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What service is typically provided by an extended healthcare facility?
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What organization defined traditional medicine as incorporating various health practices, knowledge, and beliefs?
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What does the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC) focus on?
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Which traditional therapy involves inserting long thin needles into specific body parts?
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Which of the following therapies uses inverted glasses with flames to relieve muscle and joint pains?
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What approach does nutrition therapy take towards treating medical conditions?
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What is the primary concern about quackery in traditional medicine?
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Which traditional therapy focuses on the soles of the feet to treat specific disorders?
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Which of the following statements about herbal medicine is true?
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What is a defining characteristic of medical quackery?
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Which of the following best describes nutrition quackery?
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Which group of people is most likely to fall victim to medical quackery?
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What is device quackery primarily based on?
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What economic implication does quackery generally have?
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Study Notes
Health Information Evaluation Guidelines
- Evaluate health information based on source credibility and recency.
- Distinguish between credible products and services versus fraudulent ones (quackery).
- Recognize the importance of knowledge in making informed health-related decisions.
Health Service Providers and Healthcare Plans
- Types of healthcare providers include private hospitals, government hospitals, voluntary hospitals, teaching hospitals, general hospitals, and specialty hospitals.
- Private hospitals operate for profit, while government hospitals provide subsidized care under state ownership.
- Voluntary hospitals serve communities without profit motives and may include teaching hospitals for medical training.
- General hospitals offer complete care, while specialty hospitals focus on specific diseases or systems.
Consumer Participation in Health Choices
- Consumers should develop skills to evaluate and utilize health information and products effectively.
- Consideration of local laws and regulations is essential for consumer protection in the health sector.
- Analyze available products and services to identify potential benefits and harms.
Rights of Consumers Under Philippine Law
- Right to basic needs: Ensures access to essential health care, food, and sanitation.
- Right to safety: Protection against harmful goods or services.
- Right to information: Guarantees accurate advertising and labelling for informed decision-making.
- Right to choose: Accessibility to competitively priced products of satisfactory quality.
- Right to representation: Involvement in government policies related to consumer interests.
- Right to redress: Compensation for unsatisfactory services or misrepresentation.
- Right to consumer education: Access to necessary knowledge for informed choices.
- Right to a healthy environment: The right to a safe and dignified living space.
Traditional Medicine and Alternative Healthcare
- Traditional medicine encompasses practices using natural substances for treatment, as defined by WHO.
- The Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC) regulates traditional medicine and its utilization.
- Naturopathy focuses on natural healing processes within the body, emphasizing preventative care.
Types of Alternative Therapies
- Herbal medicine utilizes plant-based treatments, demanding caution in dosage.
- Acupuncture involves needle insertion to stimulate energy pathways and address musculoskeletal issues.
- Ventosa cupping massage uses suction cups for pain relief.
- Reflexology applies pressure to foot reflex points linked to various body systems.
- Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but relies on manual pressure instead of needles.
- Nutrition therapy tailors diets to address specific medical conditions.
Quackery in Health Services
- Quackery involves unproven health practices often targeting vulnerable individuals.
- Characteristics include large financial investment, rapid proliferation, and targeting untreatable ailments.
- Victims typically include those with serious diseases, individuals afraid of conventional treatment, and those prioritizing appearance.
Forms of Quackery
- Medical quackery offers unsubstantiated treatments for health conditions.
- Nutrition quackery promotes dubious health fads presenting exaggerated benefits.
- Device quackery claims miraculous health improvements from non-scientific gadgets.
Consumer Safety Practices
- Purchase only physician-prescribed medications and ensure reliability of the source.
- Verify that products meet safety standards established by regulatory bodies.
- Beware of misleading advertisements and report fraudulent practices.
- Read labels carefully for important health information regarding nutritional values and expiration dates.
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This quiz covers the guidelines and criteria for selecting and evaluating health information, products, and services. It also explores various forms of health service providers and healthcare plans. Test your knowledge on the critical aspects of health information credibility and sources.
