[Music] hi everyone welcome to another lesson this time we will be discussing another lesson from mape grade 10 under health first quarter and we will talk about consumer health so if you're ready let's go ahead and start with our lesson where did you last spend your money what item did you buy why what kind of service did you last Avail who recently shared with you a new health information these are only a few of the things that concern you as adolescents decision making is an important skill that you must learn in order to live a healthy and normal life this lesson will help you understand the basics of consumer health consumer health aims to develop a person's ability to evaluate and utilize health information products and services wisely and effectively all of us are consumers we acquire health information purchase Health Products and Avail of health services to appraise improve and maintain our health health information is any idea that we hear from people around us read from books and other printed materials or from the media that influence our health health products are items that we consume to improve our well-being like medicine food clothes Furniture Electronics Etc Health Services or programs we Avail from various providers such as Physicians nurses therapists health workers hospitals clinics and the government some examples of these health services are Insurance treatment and cure complimentary and alternative medicine in this light we must all be educated consumers who make wise selection of information products and services that are scientifically proven and legally approved it is our duty to evaluate and examine the reliability of the sources let us find out how we can be educated in consumer health consumer health refers to the decisions you make about the purchase and use of Health information products and services that will have a direct effect on your health it has three different dimensions first is health information next is Health products and the last one is Health Services consumer health education is the process of assisting you to acquire the correct information and understanding so that you will be able to make a wise decision about a certain Health items the government also plays an important role in consumer protection a consumer has rights mandated by law these are privileges that an individual is guaranteed of Health products and services the consumer Act of the Philippines or ra 7394 is a law that protects the interest of the consumer promotes general welfare and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry there are eight basic rights of consumer according to this ACT first right to basic needs right to safety right to information right to choose right to representation right to redress right to Consumer education and lastly right to a healthy [Music] environment right to basic needs means it guarantee survival adequate food clothing shelter Health Care education and sanitation right to safety is the right to be protected against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to health and life right to information this is the right to be protected against dishonest or misleading advertising or labeling and the right to be given the facts and information needed to make an informed choice right to choose this is the right to choose products at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory [Music] quality right to representation this is the right to express consumer interests in the making and execution of government policies right to redress this is the right to be compensated for misrepresentation shy Goods or unsatisfactory [Music] Services right to Consumer education this is the right to acquire the Knowledge and Skills necessary to be an informed customer lastly right to a healthy environment this is the right to live and work in an environment that is neither threatening nor dangerous and which permits a life of dignity and well-being now let's talk about health information these refer to the data and facts about Health products and services you can get from media and other people including professionals and agencies health information plays a big role in the life of individuals it is information that people require to make wise choices and decisions about their health or the health of other people health information is any concept step or advice that various sources give to Aid the health status of an individual the type of information varies depending on diseases Sexual Health weight loss or gain drugs and alcohol depression or mental illness violence smoking Eating Disorders acne or skin care local clinics and sexual assault the information is critical as it may alter the health conditions of a person another important characteristic of health information is that it is continuously and rapidly changing thus it should be timely relevant culturally appropriate accessible and delivered in a relevant format there is a great need to update oneself regarding the current research and evidence available in the [Music] field health information is divided into two types we have the reliable information and the next one is unreliable information let's know the difference between these two reliable sources of health information and products are Li professionals who took up specialized and intensive studies in the field they are the ones who have the qualified educational background and can give scientific explanation to validate information we can also find Reliable health information from Health books and Accredited Online sources on the other hand unreliable sources of informations and products are those from people who are not experts in this field some examples are customs and superstitions in information based on ignorance and Prejudice and commercialized health information aside from health information people also consume Health Products Health products are food drugs Cosmetics devices Biologicals vaccines in vitro diagnostic agents and household or Urban hazardous substances and or a combination of a derivative thereof this is from FDA act 2009 this products may be purchased from various places like supermarkets pharmacies and hospitals these also refer to substances materials or equipment repaired or manufactured for you to buy and use for the maintenance of health and the treatment of [Music] diseases health services are often connected to healthcare these programs aim to appraise the health conditions of individuals through screening and examinations cure and treat disorders prevent and control the spread of diseases provide safety emergency care and first aid and ensure a follow-up program for individuals who have undergone treatments this also refer to health information actions procedures or work performed to help satisfy your needs and wants as a [Music] customer health services are usually offered by healthc care providers a healthc care provider is a trained professional who provides people with health care there are different types of Health Care Providers such as health professionals health care facilities and health insurance health professionals are individuals who are licensed to practice medicine and other Allied Health programs an example of a health professional is a physician a physician records the medical history of individuals provides diagnosis performs medical examinations and prescribes medications there are different types of Physicians based on their area of specialization some examples of these health professionals are cardiologist dermatologist gastroenterologist geriatrician gynecologist neurologist orthopedist opthalmologist pediatrician pulmonologist urologist Etc health professionals have two different types Health Care practitioners and Allied Health professional a health care practitioner is an independent health care provider who is licensed to practice on a specific area of the body some examples of Health Care practitioners are podiatrists who specialize in the problems of defeat dentists and optometrists on the other hand an Allied Health professional is a trained healthcare provider who practices under the supervision of a physician or Healthcare practitioner nurses dietitians Pharmacists and physical therapists are examples of Allied health professionals healthc care facilities are places or institutions that offer Health Care Services there are different types of Health Care Facilities the first one is the hospital it is an institution where people undergo medical diagnosis care and treatment a hospital offers different types of Medical Care like inpatient and Outpatient Care inpatient care refers to care given to individuals who need to stay inside the hospital to receive proper treatment monitoring and Care on the other hand Outpatient Care refers to treatment that does not require an individual to stay inside the hospital there are different kinds of hospitals private voluntary government and teaching a private hospital is operated by individuals to gain profit a voluntary Hospital does not require profit because it is owned by a community or an organization a government or public hospital is being run by the state and the treatment fees are subsidized a teaching Hospital includes a school for medical students in the Philippines there are two classifications of hospitals General and Specialty General hospitals have complete medical Surgical and maternal care facilities some examples are the Philippine General Hospital Baguio General Hospital seu general hospital and davo Medical Center on the other hand specialty hospitals handle a particular disease or condition or deal with only one type of patient some examples are the Philippine Heart Center Lung Center of the Philippines and National kidney transplant Institute other health care facilities include walk-in Surgery Center it is a facility that offers surgery without the patient being admitted in the hospital another one is Health Center the services in the health center cater to a specific population with various Health needs last one is the extended healthc care facility a facility that provides treatment nursing care and residential services to patients often the elderly now let's talk about health insurance health insurance is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of health care costs this may also pertain a protection that provides benefits for sickness and injury it offers various types of coverage medical insurance major medical insurance hospitalization Insurance surgical insurance and disability insurance medical insurance pays for the fees of the health professionals laboratory tests and prescription drugs major medical insurance offers payment for long-term or chronic diseases such as AIDS and cancer hospitalization insurance pays for the stay of the patient inside the hospital surgical insurance pays for the surgery fees lastly disability insurance provides financing for members who meet accidents or suffer from illnesses health insurance may be sourced from both public and private companies an example of public health insurance is field Health as mandated by law in the country employees of both public and private companies Avail of Phil heeld it requires a small monthly contribution from its members these contributions are saved and used for the medical care needed by a field Health [Music] member a health maintenance organization or HMO is a healthare provider that offers medical services that are availed through a prepaid amount of money it is a business that requires a relatively reduced monthly fee for subscribers the difference of an HMO with other insurance companies is that that it hires or trains its own health professionals and Health Care practitioners health insurance should also cover standard risks of illness and injury for family members there are two types of expenses involved in health insurance covered expense and exclusion covered expense refers to the coverage of medical services that can be paid by the company issuing the health insurance on the other hand exclusions are specific ific services that are not paid by the issuer forms of Health Care insurance are not all the same it is important to study the plan before availing it here are some actions that may be taken to evaluate a health insurance first obtain and read carefully a copy of the health insurance plan second ask questions of representatives from the health insurance plan third shop around for other options fourth choose plans that give the most comprehensive coverage at the most affordable price now let's talk about alternative modalities consumers today face an amazing array of choices when they consider taking action to improve their health or seek care for a health problem in addition to health professionals there are also many other forms of Health Care that offer Alternatives this complimentary and Alternative Healthcare modality ities are often taken because some individuals believe that traditional Medical Care may not be good enough to treat a particular health condition a complimentary medicine is availed and integrated together with traditional medicine on the other hand alternative medicine is offered in place of traditional medicine in our country Republic act number 8423 or the traditional and alternative medicine Act of 1997 provisioned the creation of the Philippine Institute of traditional and Alternative Healthcare PC which works closely with the Department of Health the pahc is also the lawmaking body with regards to the effective use of traditional and alternative medicine here are examples of the pit ahc approved alternative modalities first is what we call called naturopathy naturopathic medicine views diseases as a manifestation of an alteration in the processes by which the body naturally heals itself naturopathy offers a wide range of natural practices including herbal medicine acupuncture acupressure nutritional therapy and ventosa coping massage therapy let's talk about the herbal medicines there are 10 herbs that are proven and tested to have medicinal value and approved by the Department of Health these are aapco aalaya bang bayabas lagundi Nyan sambong chaang guat pansit pansan and Y Buena aapco is used for ringworm and other skin or fungal infections aalaya is for non-insulin diabetic patients bang is for blood pressure control Babas is for use as antiseptic to disinfect wounds for mouthwash or tooth decay and gum infection lagundi is used for cough and Asthma yogan is used for intestinal worms particularly ascaris and Trina some bong is used for urinary tract [Music] Stones chaang gobat is used as mouthwash pansit pansitan is used for arthritis and gout problems and lastly the yba buenna is used as a relief from body aches and pains we also have acupuncture it is a form of energy medicine where long thin needles are inserted to specific parts of the body to affect the energy flow acupuncture is believed to treat musculoskeletal [Music] dysfunction another one is ventosa this procedure is done by placing inverted glasses that have Flames from burning Cotton On specific points in the body it is believed to relieve muscle and joint pains we also have reflexology it is similar to acupuncture reflexology focuses on treating specific disorders through massaging of the soes of the feet next one is acupressure it uses the same technique as that of acupuncture the only difference is that acupressure does not use needles but hands to apply pressure on certain points of the body last one is Nutrition Therapy Nutrition Therapy approaches treatment of a medical condition by providing a tailored diet for the [Music] patient consumers receive health information products and services from various sources thus individuals may be prone to frauds an example of which is quackery quackery a form of a health fraud is any advertisement promotion or sale of products and services that have not been scientifically proven safe and effective it is being operated Ed by a quack a quack is an individual that has little or no professional qualifications to practice medicine he or she also pretentiously uses meaningless medical jargon and relies on Scar Tactics paranoid accusations and quick fixes there are three major characteristics of a Health quackery First it is a big business a huge amount of money is spent on fraudulent Health product products and services second it multiplies and spreads fast lastly it thrives on individuals who are diagnosed with illnesses that are known to have no cure there are three forms of quackery we have medical quackery which includes cures treatments and remedies of various health conditions that are drugless or bloodless in nature second is nutrition quackery nutrition qu quackery involves promotion of food feds and other nutritional practices that claim to be all natural this are believed to have beneficial properties of multiple plants in one product last one is device quackery it makes use of miraculous gadgets such as dials gges electrodes magnets and blinkers that are believed to cure certain health conditions as a synthesis to our lesson consumer health education aims to assist consumers like you in choosing Better Health products and services it also provides information regarding Health Products that the consumer wish to buy and the health services they wish to Avail this will also help consumers recognize reliable sources of health information and lastly guide consumers in buying Health products and services all right that will be the end of our topic on our health first quarter lesson in mappi grade 10 I hope you learned a lot about consumer health education see you in our next lesson bye