Consumer Health 1st Quarter PDF

1.Expla ins t he guidelines a nd crit eria in t he select ion a nd eva lua t ion of hea lt h inform a t ion, product s a nd services 2. Discusses t he va rious form s of hea lt h service providers a nd hea lt hca re pla ns. 1 game...

1.Expla ins t he guidelines a nd crit eria in t he select ion a nd eva lua t ion of hea lt h inform a t ion, product s a nd services 2. Discusses t he va rious form s of hea lt h service providers a nd hea lt hca re pla ns. 1 game 2  1. In evaluation health information, this tells about the sources and C L I M recency of the information. CREDIBILITY I R B I T Y E D 3  2. This is a form of fraudulent health products and services that have no scientific proof of being safe and Q R V Y effective. QUACKERY U A K R W C E D 4  3. It is an alternative medical practice where needles are stung to parts of the body to treat musculoskeletal A U P N dysfunction. ACUPUNCTURE I C U C E R U T 5  4. A health professional that performs medical examination and prescribes medication. P L A M PHYSICIAN H N S I T Y I C 6  5. Individual who acquire information, purchase products and avails services to appraise, improve and C O A M maintain health. CONSUMER H N S U R E M C 7 Buying something 8 Getting ser vices 9 consumer Aims to develop a person’s ability to evaluate and utilize health information, products, services wisely and effectivity. 10 Decision making  Must consider other sales or services and not focus on one Must be able to buy basic and important needs Must check the quality of a product, understand how to manage it and how to use it 12  HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH INFORMATION PRODUCTS SERVICES 13  Is information that people require to HEALTH make wise choices and decision INFORMATION 14 15 16 17 Sleeping with wet hair causes mental disor der s. BLUFF 18 PUTTINGTOOTHPASTEONBURNS CAUSES IRRITATION. FACT 19 TOUCHINGHANDS OFPEOPLEWITHHIVMAY INFECTYOUWITHSUCH. BLUFF 20  HEALTH Is information that people require to PRODUCTS make wise choices and decision food, drugs, cosmetics, devices, biologicals, vaccines, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, and household/urban hazardous substances and/or a combination of and/or a derivative thereof (FDA Act, 2009). These products may be purchased from various places like supermarkets, pharmacies, and hospitals. 21   PROGRAMS AVAILED FROM PROVIDERS  TO APPRAISE HEALTH CONDITIONS HEALTH  CURE AND TREAT DISORDERS SERVICES  PREVENT AND CONTROL DISEASE  PROVIDE SAFETY & EMERGENCY CARE  FOLLOW UPS FOR TREATMENTS 22 DIFFERENT TYPES HEALTHSERVICES Individuals who are licensed to practice medicine and other allied health programs. An example of a health professional is a physician. A physician records the medical history of individuals, provides diagnoses, performs medical examinations, and prescribes medications. There are different types of physicians based on their area of specialization. 24  CARDIOLOGIST H EART DERMATOLOGIST SKIN GASTROENTEROLOGIST INT EST INES GERIATRICIAN O LD AG E GYNECOLOGIST PREG NANT NEUROLOGIST BRAIN ORTHOPEDIST BO NES OPHTHALMOLOGIST EYES PEDIATRICIAN CH ILD REN PULMONOLOGIST LUNG S UROLOGIST KID NEY, BLAD D ER 25 Independent healthcare provider who is licensed to practice on a specific area of the body PO D IAT RIST S D ENT IST S O PT O MET RIST S 26 Trained healthcare provider who practices under the supervision of a physician or healthcare practitioner NURSES D IET ICIANS PH ARMACIST S 27  HOSPITAL It is an institution where people undergo medical diagnosis, care and treatment. INPATIENT CARE OUTPATIENT CARE refers to care given to individuals who refers to treatment that does need to stay inside the hospital to not require an individual to stay receive proper treatment, monitoring and care. 28 PRIVATE HOPITAL VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL operated gain profit. does not require profit because it is owned by a community or an organization. includes a school for run by the state and the medical students. treatment fees are subsidized. GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL TEACHING HOSPITAL 29  GENERAL HOSPITAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Have complete medical, surgical, and Handle a particular disease or condition maternal care facilities. or deal with only one type of patient. TARLAC PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL CEBU GENERAL HOSPITAL LUNG CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINE PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER NATIONAL KIDENEY TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE DAVAO MEDICAL CENTER SAN LAZARO HOSPITAL 30 B. WALK -INSURGERYCENTER It is a facility that offers surgery without the patient being admitted in the hospital. C. HEALTHCENTER The services in a health center cater to a specific population with various health needs. D. EXTENDEDHEALTHCAREFACILITY A facility that provides treatment, nursing care, and residential services, often the elderly. 31  Is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of healthcare costs This also may pertain to a “protection that provides benefits for sickness and injury” 32 1. Identify which products and services will be beneficial, harmful, or useless. 2. Know the local laws and regulations that protect consumers 3. Locate reliable medical, dental, and nursing services 4. Apply knowledge acquired with respect to personal and environmental health in the purchase of personal goods and services. 33 1. Buy only medicines prescribed by physician 2. Get prescriptions only from physicians 3. Buy products that have passed the standards set by the Department of Trade and Industry and its agency, the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) 4. Do not buy medical products and apparatuses from fake doctors 5. Do not be swayed by propaganda advertisements. 6. Report deceitful health practices to the authorities. 7. Read the labels of processed, bottled, and canned goods; and look for the nutritional values and expiration dates. 34 8 Basic Rights Of AConsumer Accor ding To RA7394 (The Consumer Act Of The Philippines) 35 1. THE RIGHT TO BASIC NEEDS which guarantee survival, adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education and sanitation. 2. THE RIGHT TO SAFETY The right to be protected against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to health and life. 3. THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION The right to be protected against fraudulent/dishonest or misleading advertising/labelling/ promotion and the right to be given the facts and information needed to make an informed choice. 4. THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE The right to choose products at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality. 36 5. THE RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION The right to express consumer interests in the making and execution of government policies. 6. THE RIGHT TO REDRESS The right to be compensated for misrepresentation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services. 7. THE RIGHT TO CONSUMER EDUCATION The right to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be an informed consumer. 8. THE RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT The right to live and work in an environment which is neither threatening nor dangerous, and which permits a life of dignity and well-being. 37  Tr aditional Medicine Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “medicine that refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose, and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being” 38  Tr aditional Medicine Republic Act No. 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 provisioned the creation of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC) the law-making body with regards to the effective use of traditional and alternative medicine 39 Naturopathy views diseases as a manifestation of an alteration in the processes by which the body naturally heals itself. PITAHC-appr oved alter native modalities (Natur opathy) 41 1. Her bal Medicine DOH List of Medicinal Plants -These plants should be taken with proper dosages and can be harmful if taken in wrong way or in excess of the recommended dosage. 42 43 2. Acupunctur e It is a form of energy medicine where long thin needles are inserted to specific parts of the body to affect the energy flow. Treats musculoskeletal dysfunctions. 44 3. Ventosa cupping massage ther apy This procedure is done by placing inverted glasses that have flames from burning cotton on specific points in the body. It is believed to relieve muscle and joint pains. 45 4. Reflexology focuses on treating specific disorders through massaging of the soles of the feet. 46 5. Acupr essur e Same technique as that of acupuncture. However, it does not use needles but hands to apply pressure on certain points of the body. 47 6. Nutr ition Ther apy Nutrition therapy approaches treatment of a medical condition by providing a tailored diet for the patient. 48 Quacker y and Tr aditional Medicines Due to the high cost of medical services and the increasing number of disease cases every year, people are forced to resort to quackery. 49 Quacks - people who perform healing procedures or prescribe remedies for illnesses even without formal education and licenses. Some of them sell their own products to treat ailments and diseases. Quackery - involves the use of methods or remedies to cure diseases that are not scientifically accepted. Nowadays, companies making exaggerated claims about the efficacy of their health products such as dietary supplements and non-prescription drugs also qualify as a form of quackery. These are called Health fads. 50 Thr ee Major Char acter istics of Medical Quacker y 1. Big business - money is spent on fraudulent health products and services. 2. It multiplies and spreads fast. 3. It thrives on individuals who are diagnosed with illnesses that are known to have no cure. 51  The Thr ee For ms of Quacker y ar e: a. Medical quackery Medical quackery includes cures, treatments, and remedies of various health conditions that are drugless or bloodless in nature. b. Nutrition quackery Nutrition quackery involves promotion of food fads and other nutritional practices that claim to be all-natural. These are believed to have beneficial properties of multiple plants in one product. c. Device quackery Device quackery makes use of miraculous gadgets (such as dials, gauges, electrodes, magnets, and blinkers) that are believed to cure certain health conditions. 52 Who ar e the usual victims of medical quacker y? 1. People who suffer from serious ailments or diseases, like cancer, heart problems, etc 2. Afraid of doctors or those who refuse to undergo surgery, although they have been advised to do so by doctors 3. Suffer from severe pains 4. Usually put a high premium on vanity. 53 Who ar e the usual victims of medical quacker y? 1. People who suffer from serious ailments or diseases, like cancer, heart problems, etc 2. Afraid of doctors or those who refuse to undergo surgery, although they have been advised to do so by doctors 3. Suffer from severe pains 4. Usually put a high premium on vanity. 54