G10 QUACKERY

QUACKERY Module

1. QUACKERY

2. Quackery It is the act of practicing medical procedures in a fraudulent or ignorant manner. It is typically done by quacks- those people who deceive the public by pretending to have medical skill, knowledge, or qualifications.

3. Types of Quackery Medical Quackery Nutritional Quackery Device Quackery

4. Medical Quackery It claims to cure a variety of health conditions through the use of drugless or bloodless treatments and remedies. However, its effectiveness is still not yet proven inspite of the healing effects claimed by its advocates.

5. Nutritional Quackery It claims to use all-natural ingredients such as medical plants and combine them in a single product. Such products are promoted through food fads and nutritional practices which are said to provide health benefits to the users. Example: Herbal remedies, dietary supplements, weight loss

6. Device Quackery It uses device or accessories which claim to cure certain illnesses or health conditions even without medical basis. Example: Amulets, charms, talismas .

7. Harmful Effects of Quackery Physical Effects B. Psychological Effects

8. Activity Time! Create an acronym of the word QUACKERY with words related to the lesson discussed.

9. Health Products This refer to the prepared or manufactured substances, materials, and equipment used by the consumers in order to stay healthy and treat certain kinds of illnesses.

10. Doctor

11. Nurse

12. Midwife

13. Pharmacist

14. Dentist

15. Dietician

16. Medical Technologists