Mapeh (HEALTH) Flashcards
Is someone who examines health information in products and services and the one who purchases and utilizes the goods and services.
HEALTH CONSUMER
is everything that is seen, read, or heard in relation to
human and community health. it could be in the form of print media, electronic, and digital media.
Health Information
Sources of Trusted Health Information
Medical health professionals
Government agencies (DOH,FDA)
Private and non-government organizations
Medical specialist
Local health officials
National voluntary agencies (Phil. National
Red Cross
Reliable websites.
SOURCES OF RISKY HEALTH INFORMATION
Outdated customs and practiced without scientific
basis
Paid health advertisements on TV, in newspapers,
Internet
Claims based on hearsays, unreliable media,
testimonials, ignorance, and partiality
Personal options or incomplete information
Quack pseudo healers
Superstitions
WHAT ARE HEALTH PRODUCTS?
Over the counter (OTC) Drugs
Cosmetics Products
Hair care products
Oral care products
Pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen can
harm the stomach lining and lead to ulcer while
large dosages can cause kidney damage
Acetaminophen used for fever and pain reliever
for children.
Prolonged use of nasal sprays that relieve
congestion can cause blood vessels in the nose
swell and can worsen congestion
Over the counter (OTC) Drugs
OTC skin rejuvenators
have never shown efficacy in changing skin
properties. moisturizers prevent the skin
from drying for only a limited period of time
deodorants and anti-perspirants help
control body odor but no product can
prevent sweating in extremely hot weather
or during exercise.
Skin care products UNDER COSMETICS PRODUCTS
Several products are designed to removed
hair designed to remove hair like shaving.
chemical products are usually safe but
there is always the possibility of skin
reactions, iritations, and infections.
dermatologist should be consulted
whenever symptoms appear
Hair care products
The oral products include toothpastes ,
mouthwashes. and gargles.
Oral care products
Activities that are done to assess, maintain, or improve the individuals
health can be considered as
Health Services
In evaluating health services , the consumers
preferences may be measured in relation to these
five attributes
-location of service points
-promptness and kindness when caring for patients
and family members.
-ease of access to the authorization for consultations
-prize
-diversity of available doctors, clinics and hospitals.
Who are the health professionals?
Medical Specialist
Dental Specialist
Mental Health Specialist
Other Health Professionals (Nurse, Midwives)
Examples of Health Care Facilities
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Medical Insurance
Criteria for Evaluating Health Services
IMPORTANCE
ACTIONABLE
FEASIBLE
SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND
What are some ways to buy health products and services intelligently?
Read
Compare
Inquire
Herbal medicine
The word ‘herb’ refers to any plant or part of a plant
. The herbal medicine refers to the use of plants or
parts of plants like stems, roots, barks, seeds,
leaves, flowers, and fruits for medical purposes.
10 Philippine medical plants approved by the department of health
Acapulko, Ampalaya, Bawang, Bayabas, Lagundi, Niyog-niyogan, Sambong, Pansit-pansitan, Tsaang gubat, Yerba buena
Is an alternative medicine in which glasses are placed on some important points at the back of a person
VENTOSA
REFLEXOLOGY
It is done by applying pressure to the feet, ears, or hands by means of the thumb or a particular finger
What is NATUROPATHY?
Naturopathy is from the word
‘nature’ and thus uses natural ways
to treat a patient. they are more
interested to treat not just the
physical causes of an illness but
also the mental and emotional causes.
What is NATUROPATHY?
Naturopathy is from the word
‘nature’ and thus uses natural ways
to treat a patient. they are more
interested to treat not just the
physical causes of an illness but
also the mental and emotional causes.
Is another form of alternative medicine that is known to improve
one’s well-being
MASSAGE THERAPY
Is the promotion of false and unproven
health products and services for a profit
QUACKERY
Is the advertising promoting and selling
of products and services that have not
been scientifically proven safe and
effectiveness
HEALTH FRAUD
Medical Quack
it includes drugless therapy, risky and diagnosis by eye examination
it gives false cures like secret
formulas some known quack cures using distilled
water.
Cancer Quack.
quack sell food in which ingredients
do not contain substances good for the body and
might be risky
Food Quack
quack may claim credit through the usual use of massage devices, uranium pads, liniments, and cooper bracelets.
Arthritis and Rheumatism Quackery
they use necklaces , pyramids and toning water to falsely diagnose illness
Device Quackery
They selling products being sold
pretending to give beautiful skin, reduce weight, strengthen
hair and do body parts enlargement
Beauty Quackery
psychic healing like faith healers.
Psychological Quackery
This products in hair growth inclide
pseudo hair growing shampoos, hair waivers, special tonics,
suction devices and electronic brushes.
Balding Quackery
