CONSUMER

HEALTH
 SELECTION AND
EVALUATION OF HEALTH
INFORMATION, HEALTH
PRODUCTS, AND HEALTH
SERVICES
 HEALTH INFORMATION

Choosing the right sources of

information before investing your
money on health products and health
services is very necessary.
>SEEKING CORRECT INFORMATION FROM HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
IS VERY NECESSARY IN MAINTAINING ONE’S HEALTH.

>SEEKING HEALTH OR MEDICAL ADVICE FROM A FRIEND WHO IS

NOT A HEALTH MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IS A WRING DECISION.
>CORRECT AND ACCURATE HEALTH
INFORMATION AND ADVICE CAN BE
OBTAIN FROM RELIABLE SOURCES.

>HEALTH INFORMATION COMING FROM

THE MASS MEDIA SHOULD BE
CRITICALLY EXAMINED BEFORE
BELIEVING IN THEM.
>AS A WISE CONSUMER, YOU MUST BE
CRITICAL OF THE HEALTH
INFORMATION ADVERTISED
THROUGH MASS MEDIA

>THE MOST RELIABLE SOURCE OF

HEALTH INFORMATION IS A
COMPETENT DOCTOR.
IN CHOOSING THE BEST HEALTH SERVICES,
THE MOST RELIABLE COME FROM THE
SERVICES PROVIDED BY A DOCTOR, DENTIST,
OR OTHER MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AGENCIES SUCH AS:
 Philippine Medical Association
 Philippine Mental Health Association
 Philippine Dental Association
 Philippine Cancer Society
 Philippine Tuberculosis Association
CRITERIA THAT YOU CAN
USE IN EVALUATING
HEALTH INFORMATION
1. CREDIBILITY – The source must be from competent and reliable
individuals, agency or organization. The
information must be up-to-date.
2. CONTENT – You should look at the following
a.) ACCURACY – The information must be correct and complete
with scientific basis.
b.) DISCLAIMER – Does it state the restrictions, scope, purpose,
authority and freshness of the information, and the
source of healthy information.
c.) COMPLETENESS – The information must be complete and
balance.
3. DISCLOUSURE – Should include the purpose for giving the health
information.
4. INTERACTIVITY – Provide means for consumer’s comment or to give
their feedback about the health information.
HEALTH PRODUCTS AND

HEALTH SERVICES
 THE CRITERIA IN
EVALUATING HEALTH
PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES
1.COST – Compare the price of the same
brand or similar brands at several stores
before you decide to buy.
2.FEATURES – Look for the features that
are beneficial, or useful to you.
3.Quality – Look for a well-made product
that works well.
4. WARRANTY – Before buying an expensive
products, ask for warranty.
5. SAFETY – You should always consider safety
when buying home, recreational, sports
equipment/products, or using health services.
6. RECOMMENDATIONS – Ask some trusted
adult who have used the products/ services that
you plan to purchase.
 HEALTH SERVICES
PROVIDER
They are trained health professionals who
provide medical care and services to people
who need health care.
 HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
Those who are licensed to practice
medicine are the physicians. They are the
most knowledgeable to get the patient's
medical histories, skilled to perform
physical examination, give diagnosis, and
most especially licensed to perform an
operation or surgery.
THEY ARE HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE
SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN A
SPECIFIC AREA, THEY ARE
CALLED SPECIALISTS.
*ALLERGISTS – SPECIALISTS WHO DIAGNOSE AND
TREAT ALLERGIES.
*CARDIOLOGISTS – THEY SPECIALIZED IN
TREATING THE HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS.
*DERMATOLOGISTS – THEY SPECIALIZED IN
TREATING SKIN PROBLEMS.
*ENDOCRINOLOGISTS – SPECIALISTS IN
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF GLANDULAR
DISORDERS.
*GASTROENTEROLOGISTS – THEY SPECIALIZED IN
TREATING DIGESTIVE TRACT DISORDER.
*GERIATRICIANS – THEY SPECIALIZE IN
PROVIDING CARE AND TREATMENT TO
ELDERLY.
*GYNECOLOGISTS – THEY SPECIALIZED IN
PROVING CARE AND TREATMENT OF
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH.
*INTERNISTS – THEY PROVIDE
NONSURGICAL TREATMENT OF INTERNAL
ORGANS.
*NEUROLOGISTS – THEY TREAT NERVOUS
SYSTEM DISORDERS.
*OBSTETRICIANS – THEY PROVIDE CARE AND
TREATMENT OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR
UNBORN BABIES.
*ONCOLOGISTS – THEY ARE THE SPECIALISTS
IN TREATING TUMORS AND CANCER.
*OPHTHALMOLOGISTS – THEY PROVIDE
MEDICAL, SURGICAL CARE, AND TREATMENT
OF THE EYES.
*ORTHOPEDISTS – THEY SPECIALIZED IN
TREATING BONES, MUSCLE, AND JOINTS.
*OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS – THEY SPECIALIZED
IN TREATING DISORDERS OF THE EARS, NOSE,
AND THROAT.
*PEDIATRICIANS – THEY PROVIDE CARE AND
TREAT CHILDREN’S DISEASES.
*PSYCHIATRISTS – THEY PROVIDE TREATMENT
OF MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDER.
*UROLOGISTS – SPECIALIST WHO DIAGNOSE
AND TREAT DISORDERS OF THE URINARY TRACT.
HEALTH FACILITIES
GET ¼ SHEET OF PAD
PAPER
STUDENTS : ¼ SIR?
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 *ALLERGISTS *GERIATRICIANS
*CARDIOLOGISTS *OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
*DERMATOLOGISTS *PSYCHIATRISTS
*ENDOCRINOLOGISTS *PEDIATRICIANS
*GASTROENTEROLOGISTS *UROLOGISTS
1. They specialized in treating skin problems.
2. Specialists in diagnosis and treatment of glandular disorders.
3. Specialists who diagnose and treat allergies.
4. They specialized in treating the heart and blood vessels.
5. They specialized in treating digestive tract disorders.
6. They specialized in providing care and treatment to elderly.
7. They provide medical, surgical care, and treatment of the eyes.
8. They provide treatment of mental and emotional disorder.
9. They provide care and treat children’s diseases.
10. Specialist who diagnose and treat disorders of the urinary tract.
 COMPLEMENTARY
AND
ALTERNATIVE
HEALTHCARE MODALITIES
 HERBAL MEDICINE
(MEDICINAL PLANTS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Plants and Vegetables with medical value

There are traditional medicines
provided by herbalists or herbal
medicine practitioner.
HILOT AND ALBULARYO
 WE HAVE RA 8423 KNOWN AS
“TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE
MEDICAL ACT” LEGITIMIZING
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IN THE
PHILIPPINES.
LAGUNDI
OREGANO
SORO - SORO
GUAVA LEAVES
ACUPUNCTURE

It is an ancient massage
skill that has been
practiced in China for
many years ago.
Acupuncture use fine
needles which are inserted
in specific points to clean
out the meridians and
bring back the flow of Chi.
IN ORDER FOR ACUPUNCTURE TO BE SAFE, CONDITIONS MUST BE HYGIENIC TO
AVOID TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIONS LIKE AIDS AND HEPATITIS.

1.The acupuncturist must be a qualified one who has a

good knowledge of human anatomy.
2.Personal recommendation from a person you trust
who had experienced the treatment will help to
choose a reputable acupuncturist.
3.Cleanliness and practically equipped premises should
also be considered.
4.Ask the therapist about the procedure, a reputable
one will be quite prepared to tell you about his
practice and how he may be able to help you. If he
cannot, do not submit to his treatment.
VENTOSA MASSAGE
OR
CUPPING THERAPY
Cupping therapy or
Ventosa is the method
of using glass or
plastic cups to create
localized pressure by
vacuum. This had been
practiced during
ancient times by
Chines.