EVALUATING HEALTH INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Evaluating the Health Information in the Health Product and Services

1. Credibility of the Source
a. The source you’re reading must be likely to be FAIR, OBJECTIVE, and LACKING IN
HIDDEN MOTIVES.
b. Examine the Credentials of the source determining whether the author or
organization has the required expertise and training to provide information.
c. Undergone peer review by a panel of professionals in the field can add to
credibility.
d. The publisher's or author's contact information is listed in the form of a mailing
address or phone number.

2. Reliability of the Information

a. Supported by scientific studies, other datas or expert opinions.
b. The original source must be listed.
c. The most reliable source comes from medical information or from doctors
themselves.

3. Be Skeptical if:
a. The information is anonymous
b. There is a conflict of interest and is/or biased
c. Outdated and the grammar is poor with misspelled worIaAbds
d. A claim of miracle or secret cure but no evidence is cited

 In reviewing information, use your judgment, recognizing that evaluating quality is

something of an art. Although very few sources will have all the criteria for credibility
and accuracy, familiarizing yourself with these criteria can help you sift through
information more critically and will provide important cues that will help you
differentiate between good quality and poor quality information.

4. Develop a Criteria for Selecting Products

- Generate a set of criteria that they and other consumers could use when
selecting products to best meet their health needs.
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b. Safeness – look for the direction of use and see whether it is safe for your
consumption and does not contribute to the destruction of the environment.
c. Health Benefits – Looks if it is beneficial and effective to your health condition.
5. Choose the Best affordable and effective health product and service

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UTILIZING THE USE OF HEALTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
1. Consult Professionals
 a. You must seek advice and help from a health care professional on how to
effectively utilize a health product.
2. Follow the Instruction
a. You must strictly follow the advice of your personal health care doctor and the
direction of use printed on the container of the health product to prevent health
problems.
3. Be Consistent
a. You must remain consistent on the use of your health product and services.
4. Be patient(for health care product)
a. Everything will come in the right time so you must be patient and wait for the
result.
5. Cherish the outcome
a. Enjoy the effectiveness and benefit of the health product or service you
received.