CONSUMER

HEALTH
Tchr. Nomar J. Mercines
 Introduction: Consumer Health
Provide access to up-to-date and
reliable health information.
To acquire products and services that
will help patients to achieve health
objectives.

To have access to the important

information.
Rights of a Consumer
Responsibilities of a
Consumer
Rights of a Consumer

1. The right to basic

2. The right to safety
needs

3. The right to be
4. The right to choose
informed
Rights of a Consumer

5. The right to be heard 6. The right to redress

7. The right to consumer 8. The right to healthy

education environment
Responsibilities of a Consumer

1. Critical
awareness

2. Involvement
of Action
Responsibilities of a Consumer

3. Social
Responsibility

4. Ecological
Responsibility
Responsibilities of a Consumer

5. Solidarity
COMPONENTS
OF CONSUMER
HEALTH
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Medical Doctor Quack Doctor
Components of
Consumer
Health
Components of Consumer Health
01 02
Health
Health Products
Informaton

03
Health Services
 It must be up-to-date, reliable,
1. Health Informationand accessible.

1.1. Health guides and

lifestyle concern
1.2. Overview of disease
including their prevention tips

1.3. Government announcements

and advisories
1.4. New studies research
findings, and medical
breakthroughs

1.5. Pharmaceutical
drug and health product
labels
 Do not only include medicines &
2. Health Products vitamins or supplements.

2.1. Pharmaceutical
products
2.2. Cleaning agents

2.3. Food and beverages

2.4. Personal Care
Products
 It includes all services dealing with
3. Health Service the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases

3.1. Health Professional

3.2. Health Units

3.3. Health Care Plans

and Programs
UNDERSTAND
MEDICINES AS
HEALTH
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PRODUCTS
Headache Toothache

Pain reliever
Aspirin & Ibupropen
 Fever

Paracetamol
 Wound

Antibiotic
 Two Types Of Medicines

Over-The-Counter Prescription
Medicines Dugs
 Over-The-Counter Medicines
These can be bought in the drugstore even without the supervision
of a professional health caregiver.

1. Antacid
2. Analgesic
3. Antipyrectic
4. Anti-diarrheal
5. Laxtive
6. Decongestant
 Over-The-Counter Medicines
These can be bought in the drugstore even without the supervision
of a professional health caregiver.

Tips for using OTC Medicine

1. Consider the active ingredients
2. Follow proper procedure
3. Always ask for an adult supervision
4. Always take prescribed dosage
5. Always ask from your physician
 Prescription Drugs
These are medicines that can only be bought with a prescription
from professional physician.

1. Antibiotic
2. Antihypertensive
3. Antipsychotics
4. Sedatives
5. Stimulants
 Prescription Drugs
These are medicines that can only be bought with a prescription
from professional physician.

Tips on the Use of Prescription Drugs

1. Read and note important
information
2. Raise question to doctors
3. Bring and present prescription to the
pharmacist
 Prescription Drugs
These are medicines that can only be bought with a prescription
from professional physician.

4. Takemedicine as instructed
5. Check appropriate
temperature and expiration
date
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