HEALTH Flashcards
CHOOSING THE RIGHT HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS
a person whose profession is related to
health or medicine
health provider
People from the community can get free
basic medical health information, first
aid, and services such as blood pressure
monitoring in barangay health stations.
Rural Areas
People have the option to visit clinics
situated in malls where they can consult
with different doctors for a fee.
Urban Areas
Big hospitals, whether government-
owned or private. Offer more specialized
and extensive services.
Urban Areas
A bigger team of medical professionals
are also in hospitals to address the
complex needs of a patient.
Urban Areas
When looking for the appropriate doctor, one can be guided by the reason for the consultation. In the medical field, this is called..?
chief complaint
- Rash
- Runny Nose
- Wheezing
Allergologist
- Chest Pain
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
Cardiologist
- Rash
- Crumby Nails
- Hair Loss
- Genital Discharge and growths
Dermatologist
- Body Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
Neurologist
- Bleeding
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Tumor
Oncologist
- Bone Fractures
- Joints pains
- Spine Deformity
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Blurring of vision
- Dizziness
Ophthalmologist
- General Complaints in children below 18 years
old growth and development
Pediatrician
- Anxiety
- Hallucinations
- Temper Problems
Psychiatrist
- Joint pains
- Rash
- Unusual Sun sensitivity
Rheumatologist
- Tumor
- Abdominal pain
- Burns
Surgeon
To know if a person is a duly licensed
doctor, look for the certificate
given by..?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
develop lenses for eyeglasses.
Optometrists
are doctors that diagnose and treat
diseases of the eye.
Ophthalmologists
reconstruct body parts by transferring tissue to another location for functional or cosmetic
purposes.
Plastic Surgeons
deals specifically with surgery that is focused
more on beauty rather than the
function.
Cosmetic Surgeon
are medical doctors who specialize on the
skin, hair, nails.
Dermatologists
they have overlap functions with other specialists because they can also perform minor
surgery and also do beauty procedures.
Dermatologists
There are also many private organizations that offer for health specifically.
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO).
the government requires all Filipinos to be members of PhilHealth.
National Health Insurance Act of 2013 or RA 10606,
is the illegal and fraudulent practice of medicine.
Quackery
is someone who pretends to be a duly licensed
physician to be able to provide services or sell health products.
Quack Doctor
