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Which of the following is considered a reliable source of health information?
Which of the following is considered a reliable source of health information?
What is a characteristic of reliable information provided by educational institutions?
What is a characteristic of reliable information provided by educational institutions?
Why are friends and relatives considered reliable sources?
Why are friends and relatives considered reliable sources?
Which media source is considered reliable for health information?
Which media source is considered reliable for health information?
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What makes print materials a reliable source of health information?
What makes print materials a reliable source of health information?
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What is the main reason for obtaining health insurance?
What is the main reason for obtaining health insurance?
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Which type of healthcare plan requires individuals to enroll to secure hospitalization expenses?
Which type of healthcare plan requires individuals to enroll to secure hospitalization expenses?
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What distinguishes a Health Insurance Plan from an HMO?
What distinguishes a Health Insurance Plan from an HMO?
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What is PhilHealth primarily responsible for?
What is PhilHealth primarily responsible for?
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Why is it advised to consider multiple healthcare policies?
Why is it advised to consider multiple healthcare policies?
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What are health services primarily designed to do?
What are health services primarily designed to do?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a health service provider?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a health service provider?
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What type of information is considered unreliable?
What type of information is considered unreliable?
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Healthcare facilities include which of the following?
Healthcare facilities include which of the following?
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Who can be considered a health service provider?
Who can be considered a health service provider?
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What are the three components of consumer health?
What are the three components of consumer health?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of health products?
Which of the following is NOT an example of health products?
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Where can health products typically be purchased?
Where can health products typically be purchased?
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What does health information refer to?
What does health information refer to?
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Which of the following substances is classified as a health product?
Which of the following substances is classified as a health product?
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What is the primary function of a hospital?
What is the primary function of a hospital?
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Which facility specifically caters to outpatient medical treatment or advice?
Which facility specifically caters to outpatient medical treatment or advice?
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What type of service is primarily offered by drug stores?
What type of service is primarily offered by drug stores?
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What is a key role of medical laboratories?
What is a key role of medical laboratories?
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What type of facility is designed to house patients for specific treatments not typically performed by hospitals?
What type of facility is designed to house patients for specific treatments not typically performed by hospitals?
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Which of the following is classified as a complementary and alternative medicine?
Which of the following is classified as a complementary and alternative medicine?
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What is NOT one of the four major domains of complementary and alternative medicine?
What is NOT one of the four major domains of complementary and alternative medicine?
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Which of the following practices falls under biology-based practices?
Which of the following practices falls under biology-based practices?
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What type of medicine includes practices designed to affect the body's energy fields?
What type of medicine includes practices designed to affect the body's energy fields?
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Which of the following is an example of a mind-body medicine practice?
Which of the following is an example of a mind-body medicine practice?
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Which herb is specifically used for treating cough and asthma?
Which herb is specifically used for treating cough and asthma?
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What is the primary medicinal use of Ampalaya?
What is the primary medicinal use of Ampalaya?
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In which alternative therapy are needles used to influence energy flow?
In which alternative therapy are needles used to influence energy flow?
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Which herb is commonly used to cleanse wounds due to its antiseptic properties?
Which herb is commonly used to cleanse wounds due to its antiseptic properties?
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What does nutrition therapy aim to provide for a medical condition?
What does nutrition therapy aim to provide for a medical condition?
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Which of the following individuals would fall under the Formal Economy membership category?
Which of the following individuals would fall under the Formal Economy membership category?
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Who can be classified as an Indigent Member?
Who can be classified as an Indigent Member?
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What is a requirement for becoming a Lifetime Member?
What is a requirement for becoming a Lifetime Member?
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Which group is NOT included as Sponsored Members?
Which group is NOT included as Sponsored Members?
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Which category includes all elderly Filipinos who are 60 years and older?
Which category includes all elderly Filipinos who are 60 years and older?
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What is the primary goal of the Cheaper Medicines Act?
What is the primary goal of the Cheaper Medicines Act?
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Which of the following best describes PhilHealth?
Which of the following best describes PhilHealth?
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Who qualifies as dependent children under PhilHealth?
Who qualifies as dependent children under PhilHealth?
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Which law is designed to protect consumers' welfare and establish business conduct standards?
Which law is designed to protect consumers' welfare and establish business conduct standards?
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What defines a reliable source of health information?
What defines a reliable source of health information?
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What is a key feature of the vision statement of PhilHealth?
What is a key feature of the vision statement of PhilHealth?
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How does the Traditional and Alternative Medicines Act (TAMA) contribute to health care?
How does the Traditional and Alternative Medicines Act (TAMA) contribute to health care?
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Which of the following statements about dependent parents in PhilHealth is true?
Which of the following statements about dependent parents in PhilHealth is true?
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What is a common misconception about sources of health information?
What is a common misconception about sources of health information?
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What is the main intention of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) managed by PhilHealth?
What is the main intention of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) managed by PhilHealth?
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Study Notes
Unreliable Information
- Customs, superstitions, and information stemming from ignorance and prejudice contribute to unreliable health information.
- Commercialized health information can mislead consumers regarding actual health care needs and services.
Health Services
- Health services encompass information and actions to meet consumer health needs, typically provided by healthcare professionals.
Health Service Providers and Healthcare Plans
- Health Service Providers include hospitals, clinics, and licensed healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses.
- Healthcare plans in the Philippines vary; key types include:
- Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): Covers hospitalization and health expenses for enrolled individuals.
- Health Insurance Plan: Provides a financial buffer for hospitalization after meeting certain conditions.
- PhilHealth: A government program requiring contributions from employees for hospitalization coverage.
Reliable vs. Unreliable Information Sources
- Reliable Sources: Include friends, professionals, educational institutions, and media outlets that verify information before dissemination.
- Unreliable Sources: Non-experts who may spread misinformation about health.
Consumer Health
- Concerned with decisions regarding health-related products and services influenced by health information.
- Comprises three components:
- Health Information
- Health Products
- Health Services
Health Products
- Health Products include items like food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices used for maintaining health or treating diseases.
Types of Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals: Treat patients with various illnesses and injuries.
- Clinics: Provide medical treatment or advice, often of a specialist nature.
- Medical Nursing Residences: Cater to long-term conditions not handled by hospitals.
- Drug Stores: Sell medicines and health-related goods overseen by licensed personnel.
- Medical Laboratories: Conduct tests and research to identify and understand diseases.
Complementary and Alternative Health Care Modalities
- These treatments complement conventional medicine but are not widely accepted as standards, including practices like herbal medicine and nutrition therapy.
- Major domains include biology-based practices, energy medicine, manipulative practices, and mind-body medicine.
PhilHealth Membership Programs
- Formal Economy: Includes government employees, workers in the private sector, and household helpers.
- Informal Economy: Covers migrant workers and self-employed individuals.
- Sponsored Members: Target lower-income segments or those in special circumstances, like pregnant women.
- Indigent Members: Identified as low-income individuals by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
- Lifetime Members: Individuals who have reached retirement age with sufficient contributions.
- Senior Citizens: All elderly individuals aged 60 and above not covered by other member categories.
Herbal Medicine
- Ten herbs recognized by the Department of Health for medicinal properties include:
- Akapulco: Treats fungal infections.
- Ampalaya: Aids non-insulin dependent diabetics.
- Bawang: Helps control blood pressure.
- Bayabas: Acts as an antiseptic.
- Lagundi: Used for cough and asthma.
- Niyog-niyogan: Targets intestinal worms.
- Pansit-pansitan: Alleviates arthritis and gout.
- Sambong: Treats urinary stones.
- Tsa ang gubat: Used as a mouthwash.
- Yerba buena: Provides relief from body aches.
Alternative Medicine
- Acupuncture: Utilizes needles to promote energy flow for treating dysfunctions.
- Reflexology: Massages hands and feet to relieve specific disorders.
- Nutrition Therapy: Tailors diet for medical conditions.
- Acupressure: Similar to acupuncture but employs hand pressure instead of needles.
- Ventosa Cupping: Uses suction cups to relieve muscle and joint pain.
Laws Related to Health Care
- Traditional and Alternative Medicines Act (TAMA): Enhances health care service delivery by integrating traditional practices.
- Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394): Safeguards consumer interests and establishes business standards.
- Cheaper Medicines Act (RA 9502): Promotes access to affordable, quality medications through competition.
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
- Established under the National Health Insurance Act of 1995, serving as the main provider of health insurance in the Philippines.
- Aims to ensure that all Filipinos receive accessible and affordable healthcare services.
Qualified Dependents of PhilHealth Members
- Dependent Children: Unmarried, unemployed individuals under 20, including various types of legal relationships.
- Dependent Parents: Those with permanent disabilities, regardless of age.
- Dependent Spouse: A legitimate spouse not yet a PhilHealth member.
- Dependent Children with Disabilities: Over 21 years old but with total disabilities can continue as dependents.
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This quiz explores the importance of reliable health information and the impact of customs, superstitions, and commercialized health claims. Learn about health service providers and healthcare plans available to consumers. Test your knowledge on how misinformation can affect health decisions.
