Q1 - Health Flashcards
Selection & Evaluation of Health Information, Products, & Services, Health Service Providers, First Aid Basis, Health Facilities, Health Care Plans, Quackery
a piece of advice or a concept that a source gives to a person about his/her health status
Health information
would be classified as a more reliable source than outdate ones
Updated information
substances, food, medicine, creams, and vaccines that are used for certain conditions
Health Products
medically licensed professionals who are a reliable source for checking the quality and effects of products
Licensed professionals
medications are more reliable when bought from here
Registered drug store
programs that provide people with healthcare through treatments and prevention of different diseases
Health services
all registered physicians that have the right to provide medical diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions
Health professionals
facilities you can visit for any health concerns (ex: hospitals, walk-in surgery centers & healthcare centers)
Health facilities
guarantees financial agreement between the insurance company and the person who availed the insurance
Health insurance
capable of giving medications for different types of illnesses
Medical doctors
assist the doctors
Nurses
responsible for handling pregnant women during childbirth
Midwives
specialize in treating medical concerns of the teeth and gums
Dentists
specialize in dispensing the proper medicines needed for every illness
Pharmacist
things to watch for when transporting a victim
the terrain and environment, distance, consciousness of the victim, injuries of the victim
the different types of one man transport
one person lift, firefighter carry, ankle drag or ankle pull, pack-strap carry, blanket pull
different types of 2 man carry
two-handed seat carry, four-handed seat carry, chair carry
major health facility where people go for different medical concerns
Hospital
medical institutions where parents usually ask for consultations, first aid, dental procedures, and immunizations
Clinics
owned by the government and give free services to people who cannot afford medical treatements from private sectors
Health centers
where people purchase the medications that they need
Pharmacies or drug stores
examines specimens delivered by small clinics who do not have a laboratory
Medical laboratory & research facilities
Philippine government agency that helps people both on private and government companies (requires a monthly contribution)
PhilHealth
HMO meaning
Health Maintenance Organization