Consumer Health 1 Flashcards
Specialist for infants, toddlers, and teenagers
Pediatrician
Specialist look into blood disorders and malignancies
Hematologist
TRUE OR FALSE
The diseases treated by a Hematologist is bleeding disorder, blood cancers, obstructive disorders, genetic blood disorders, autoimmune disorders, systemic blood infections and any condition requiring bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
True
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and otherallergic diseases.
Allergist
Expert in digestive health and issues related to the stomach, intestines, and bowels, but also includes a number of other organs related to the entire digestive tract
Gastroenterologist
Specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention ofmental illnesses, including substance usedisorders
Psychiatrist
They specialize in treatingheart conditionsanddiseasesas well ashelping patientsmanage theirheart conditionsas much as possible.
Cardiologist
Specializes in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and management of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the nervous system.
Neurologist
Specializes in treating diseases of the kidney.
Nephrologist
Specializes in treating skin, hair, nail, and mucous membrane disorders and diseases.
Dermatologist
Specialist doctor who diagnoses and manages eye conditions and disorders of the visual system.
Ophthalmologist
What is the rank of the Philippines as the most health-conscious country?
13th
It is only the Asia-Pacific countries to be part of the top 20 list.
Philippines and Singapore
What is a consumer?
The one who buys or purchases products and services.
TRUE OR FALSE
Health is a right to everyone.
True
It is also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines.
Republic Act No. 7394
Refers to the decisions you make about the purchase and use of health information, products and services that will have a direct effect on your health.
Consumer Heath
Process of assisting you to achieve the correct information and understanding. You will also be able to make wise decisions about health items.
Consumer Health Education
How Filipinos spend time wisely to their money when buying?
By comparing, evaluating, and reviewing products and services before buying them.
Anyone who purchases any kind of product and service and checks its health information before purchasing it.
Health consumer