Guidelines and Criteria in Selecting and Evaluating Health Information Reliability Credibility Professionalism Purpose Motivation )
GRADE 10 COMPONENTS CONSUMER Health Quarter 1 Health 10 Week 1
Learning Competency: At the end of this lesson, you are all expected to: 1 explains the guidelines and criteria in the selection and evaluation of health information, products and services; (H10CH-Ia-b-20) 2 discusses the various forms of health service providers and healthcare plans; (H10CH-Ia-b-21)
Respond to the following questions: Where did you last spend your money? What item did you buy? What kind of service did you avail? Who recently shared with you a new health information? Self-Check!
Create a factual commercial or advertisement about different health products GROUP ACTIVITY
Are you a Wise Consumer? Proceed to the next slide how…
Group Activity
More Common than You Think What is… • Health Information • Health Products • Health Services
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 various considerations such as but not limited to health history, drugs and alcohol consumption, and eating disorders. HEALTH INFORMATION All information about the health products are included in this area. It gives the materials used in manufacturing the product, date, uses, expirations, and even cautions.
See the information of the product before buying. MANUFACTURER USES INGREDIENTS DATE OF MANUFACTURING EXPIRATION DATE
SOURCES OF INFORMATION RELIABLE SOURCES Medical and health professionals (Family and school doctors, dentists, nurses, health science educators) Government agencies like Department of Health (DOH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Websites ending in gov, educ, and org. Local health officials Educational institutions UNRELIABLE SOURCES Outdated customs, practices, and superstitions without scientific basis Information based on ignorance and prejudice Commercialized health information Personal options and incomplete information Quack or pseudo healers
Guide Questions or criteria in Assessing Health Information What are the available details of the product? Are the details updated? What is the purpose of health information? What? From whom is the health information? Is this information confirmable? Is there an option where costumers can give feedback/suggestions and receive the needed answers? Who? What else?
Health products are food, drugs, cosmetics, devices, biologicals, vaccines, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, and household/urban hazardous substances and/or a combination of and/or a derivative thereof (FDA Act, 2009). These products may be purchased from various places like supermarkets, pharmacies, and hospitals HEALTH PRODUCTS Examples: medicines, grooming aids, , etc.
Healthcare services refer to the furnishing of medicines, medical or surgical treatments, nursing, hospital service, dental service, optometric service, and complementary health services. These 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. HEALTH SERVICES
Guidelines on the Purchase of Goods and Services Evaluate which products and services will be beneficial, harmful or useless. Know the local laws and regulations that protect consumers. Locate dependable medical, dental and nursing services. Apply knowledge acquired with respect to personal and environmental health in the purchase of personal goods and services
Some Tips on how to be a Wise Consumer Gather correct and sufficient information 1 Compare and contrast details of available products Inquire for more and review if possible 2 3
Smart Check! Answer the following questions: What is Health Consumer? What are the components of Health consumer?
Let’s Apply Our Knowledge A teenager once went to the local market to buy materials for a Science Project. Upon passing by some stall, he was invited for a free orientation on the latest product of a company. The company Was selling “HEALTH RINGS” that can detect the mood of a person and help lower body temperature and blood pressure. The teenager was easily attracted which made him buy two health rings for himself and his sister. He spent P600 for the items. After a week, the teenager and her sister developed red spots and rashes on their fingers. Upon checking, the rings are observed to have rust around them. The teenager wants to file complaint so the company may return his money.
What is the nature of the teenager’s problems? Who can help him with his problem? What rights protect the teenager? What would you ask yourself before buying a health product to avoid the same experience? As a Grade 10 student, how can you help the teenager? Questions:
ASSESSMENT Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Professionals such as physicians, scientists, and teachers can be sources of health information TRUE FALSE
ASSESSMENT Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Hair cut from a barber shop is an example of healthcare services TRUE FALSE
ASSESSMENT Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Foods, drugs, cosmetics, devices, biologicals, vaccines, in-vitro diagnostic reagents, and household/urban hazardous substances are considered health products. TRUE FALSE
ASSESSMENT Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Consumer health has three components. TRUE FALSE
ASSESSMENT Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not. Health products are the concepts, steps, or pieces of advice that various sources give to aid the health status of an individual TRUE FALSE