3.-Quackery grade 10 health ppt quarter 1

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1. Quackery - is a type of health fraud that promotes products and services that have questionable and unproven scientific bases. Is practicing medicine, or other accredited health professions by a dishonest or an incompetent person with little or no professional preparation to do what he claims he can do.

2. Lack of scientific knowledge in choosing health products and services The quack doctors do not charge service fee. Donation only. Reasons why people patronize of Quackery

3. self medication customs and beliefs Superstitious beliefs The patient is hopeless

4. Signs of Quackery offer a guaranteed, quick cure for illness with a “miracle” drug or treatment Use of fear strategies to convince the patient of his need for cure

5. No use of surgery. use of secret formulas to convince the patient that their illness is cured. Use testimonials or undocumented case histories from satisfied patients .

6. Activity 1 Dr. I.M Quack Directions: Come up with a product or service and try to convince the class that the product or service is actually of value. Use your imagination and try to be a Quack Doctor .  

7. . How can you convince the people around you that choosing a real doctor is far better than choosing a quack doctor?  

8. Medical Research List down some herbal medicine or medicinal plant approved by the Department of Health (at least 5) follow the format:

9. Name of the Medicinal Plant Description Date of approval Source of Information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.