Grade 10 Health - Learning Material {Unit 1: Consumer Health}

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Unit 1: Consumer Health

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Number of Sessions: 10CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learner understands the guidelines and criteria in the selection and evaluation of health information, products, and services.

The learner demonstrates critical thinking and decision-making skills in the selection, evaluation, and utilization of health information, products, and services.

I. IntroductionWhere 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 module 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 are 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, complementary 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.


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II. Learning CompetenciesThe learner:

1. differentiates reliable from unreliable health information, products, and services

2. explains the guidelines and criteria in the selection and evaluation of health information, products, and services

3. discusses various forms of health service providers and healthcare plans4. selects health professionals, specialists, and healthcare services wisely5. explains the nature and dangers of quackery6. reports fraudulent health services7. explains the different kinds of complementary and alternative healthcare

modalities8. explains the importance of consumer laws to protect public health9. identifies national and international government agencies and private

organizations that implement programs for consumer protection10. participates in programs for consumer welfare and protection

III. Pre-Assessment

Activity A: Identify the concepts being described in each item. Fill in the missing letters to complete the crossword puzzle.


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Across:

3. Sale of products that are not scientifically proven to be effective; fraudulent advertisement or promotion

4. Healthcare practitioner who specializes in problems of the teeth5. Allied health professional who provides healthcare to patients in hospitals6. Public health insurance mandated by Philippine law

Down:

1. Doctor who specializes in the disorders of the respiratory system 2. Alternative medicine practice where needles are inserted in some specific of

the body4. Form of quackery that uses equipment believed to cure illness7. Health maintenance organization; form of healthcare provider that makes use

of prepaid money to cover medical expenses

Activity B. Read the situation and answer the questions.

A teenager once went to the local market to buy materials for a Science project. Upon passing by some stalls, 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 Php 600 for the items.

After a week, the teenager and his 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 a complaint so the company may return his money.

1. What is the nature of the teenager’s problem?________________________________________________________________

2. Who can help him with his problem?________________________________________________________________

3. What rights protect the teenager?________________________________________________________________

4. What would you ask yourself before buying a health product to avoid the same experience?

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5. As a Grade 10 student, how can you help the teenager?________________________________________________________________


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Activity 1: SURVEY SAYS!

1. Read the questions. 2. Go around the classroom and ask a classmate to answer each question. 3. Record the responses below.

a. What should I do when my head and body ache?_____________________________________________________b. How many times should I take vitamin and mineral supplements?_____________________________________________________c. What is the best way to make my skin smooth?_____________________________________________________d. When is the best time to trim my fingernails?_____________________________________________________e. What is the most effective way to lose weight?_____________________________________________________

Activity 2: PAIR SHARE

1. Find a partner and discuss the following questions:a. Which of your classmates’ answers do you agree with? Which do you

disagree with? Why? b. What kind of information is being asked? Is it critical? Why?c. Who can accurately answer these questions?

2. Write a one-paragraph reflection about the discussion.

Consumer health has three components: health information, health products, and health services. What you have gathered from your classmates is health information. 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]” (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009).

In the WHAT TO KNOW phase, you will answer activities which will assess your prior knowledge. At the end of the phase, you will be assessed again to check your knowledge about the concepts and information learned.

Part I: WHAT TO KNOW No. of Sessions: 4


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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/gain, drugs and alcohol, depression/mental illness, violence, smoking, eating disorders, acne/skin care, local clinics, and sexual assault” (Payne, et al., 2005). 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” (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009). There is a great need to update oneself regarding current research and evidence available in the field.

Activity 3: STOP OR GO

Read the health information below. Draw a cross on the GO column if it is scientifically true and proven, and draw a cross on the STOP column if it is not.

GO STOPWarts are contagious.

Chocolates cause acne and pimples.Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.

Healthy people who eat a balanced diet do not need supplements.

Sleeping with wet hair causes mental disorders.Jumping from the third step of the stairs on the first day of

menstruation reduces the number of bleeding days.Circumcision is done for hygienic purposes only.

Touching hands of people with HIV may infect you with such.Putting toothpaste on burns causes irritation.

Sleep need varies depending on the individual

Think About It!

Discuss the questions:1. Why are there misleading health information? Who spreads them?2. Who are the sources of health information?

Beyond the Classroom1. What are other examples of myths (superstitions) and/or misconceptions

that you hear in your community?2. Write them on your notebook and search for a scientific proof to counter

them.


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Aside from health information, people also consume health products. 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.

Activity 4: MY SHOPPING LIST

1. List five examples of health products that people buy and consume.

2. Enumerate the answers in your notebook.

How do these products affect the overall well-being of an individual?

Health Products


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Activity 5: LET’S GO BACK

1. Read the following information. 2. Identify reliable and unreliable sources of health information and products.3. Complete the table below.

People acquire health information and products from various sources like people, media, and technology. It is important to identify the reliability of these sources.

Reliable sources of health information and products are licensed 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 information and products are those from people who are not experts in this field.

Aside from health information and products, people also avail of various health services from different providers.

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.

Health services are usually offered by healthcare providers. “A healthcare provider is a trained professional who provides people with healthcare” (Meeks, et al., 2011). There are different types of healthcare providers, such as:

I. Health ProfessionalsIndividuals 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 diagnoses, performs medical examinations, and prescribes medications. There are different types of physicians based on their area of specialization.

Sources of Health Information and Products

UnreliableReliable


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Activity 6: DOCTOR WHO?What are the different types of physicians?Match the type of the physician with the area of specialization below.

cardiologistdermatologistgastroenterologistgeriatriciangynecologistneurologist

orthopedistophthalmologistpediatricianpulmonologisturologist

1 6

2 7

3 8

4 9

5 10

What are the other medical specializations that you know? List them and their areas of expertise below. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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DO YOU KNOW? Healthcare practitioners and allied health professionals are also considered health care providers.

“A healthcare practitioner is an independent healthcare provider who is licensed to practice on a specific area of the body” (Meeks, et al., 2011). Some examples of healthcare practitioners are podiatrists (who specialize in the problems of the feet), 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” (Meeks, et al., 2011). Nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, and physical therapists are examples of allied health professionals.

II. Healthcare FacilitiesHealthcare facilities are places or institutions that offer healthcare services.

There are different types of healthcare facilities (Meeks, et al., 2011).

a. HospitalIt 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 (Meeks, et al., 2011). 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, Cebu General Hospital, and Davao 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.


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b. Walk-In Surgery CenterIt is a facility that offers surgery without the patient being

admitted in the hospital.

c. Health CenterThe services in a health center cater to a specific population

with various health needs.

d. Extended Healthcare FacilityA facility that provides treatment, nursing care, and residential

services to patients, often the elderly..


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Activity 7: HEALTHY PLACES

1. Complete the table by writing the correct answers on each box.2. Find a partner and discuss the description of each health facility.

III. Health Insurance

`“Health insurance is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of healthcare costs” (Payne, et al., 2005). This also may pertain to a “protection that provides benefits for sickness and injury” (Meeks, et al., 2011).

It offers various types of coverage: “medical insurance, major medical insurance, hospitalization insurance, surgical insurance, and disability insurance” (Meeks, et al., 2011). 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 surgery fees. Disability insurance provides financing for members who meet accidents or suffer from illnesses.

Health Facilities

Types


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Health insurance may be sourced from both public and private companies. An example of public health insurance is PhilHealth. As mandated by law in the country, employees of both public and private companies avail of PhilHealth. It requires a small monthly contribution from its members. These contributions are saved and used for the medical care needed by a PhilHealth member.

A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a healthcare 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 it hires or trains its own health professionals and healthcare practitioners.

Time To Read

Using a computer with an internet connection, identify at least two other health insurances offered in the country. If without an Internet connection, you may inquire from the nearest hospital/medical center.

Write a short paragraph about each health insurance and its benefits. Cite your resources properly.

“Consumers today face an amazing array of choices when they consider taking action to improve their health or seek care for a health problem” (Donatelle, 2006). In addition to health professionals, there are also many other forms of healthcare that offer alternatives. These complementary and alternative healthcare modalities are often taken because some individuals believe that traditional medical care may not be enough to treat a particular health condition. A complementary medicine is availed and integrated together with traditional medicine. On the other hand, alternative medicine is offered in place of traditional medicine.

There are four major domains of complementary and alternative medicine: biology-based practices, energy medicine, manipulative and body-based practices, and mind-body medicine (Donatelle, 2006). Examples of biologically-based practices are taking herbal medicine and availing of special diets and vitamins. Energy medicine uses magnetic fields or biofields in belief that energy fields may enter various points in the body. Manipulative and body-based practices are bodily-kinesthetic in nature and are concerned with movement therapy. Mind-body medicine uses mental exercises in belief that the brain is central to the health of an individual.

In our country, Republic Act No. 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 provisioned the creation of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC), which works closely with the Department of


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Health. The PITAHC is also the law-making body with regards to the effective use of traditional and alternative medicine. Here are examples of the PITAHC-approved alternative modalities

Naturopathy

“Naturopathic medicine views diseases as a manifestation of an alteration in the processes by which the body naturally heals itself” (Donatelle, 2006). Naturopathy offers a wide range of natural practices including herbal medicine acupuncture, acupressure, nutritional therapy, and ventosa cupping massage therapy.

Herbal medicine

There are 10 herbs that are proven and tested to have medicinal value and approved by the Department of Health” (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009)

Activity 8: GARDEN OF HERBSWhat are the herbs approved by the Department of Health?Unscramble the letters to form each herb in column A. Read column B for the medicinal value of each herb.

AHerb

BMedicinal value

1. P L A U K A O C For ringworm and other skin (fungal) infections

2. P A M A L A Y A For non-insulin dependent diabetic patients

3. W A G N A B For blood pressure control

4. S A Y A B A B For use as antiseptic to disinfect woundsFor mouthwash or tooth decay and gum infection

5. G U D N A L I For cough and asthma

6. Y I N O G – A I N Y O G N For intestinal worms, particularly ascaris and trichina

7. B A S M N G O For urinary stones

8. A S A T N G B A T U G For mouthwash


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9. N I P A S T – N A S I P A N T For arthritis and gout

10. B E R Y A – N U B E A For relief from body aches and pains

Examples of Alternative Medicine

1. 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 dysfunctions.

2. Ventosa cupping massage therapy

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.


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3. Reflexology

Similar to acupuncture, reflexology focuses on treating specific disorders through massaging of the soles of the feet.

4. Acupressure

Acupressure 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.

5. Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition therapy approaches treatment of a medical condition by providing a tailored diet for the patient.


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Activity 9a: NEWSPAPER ADS

Using newspapers and magazines, reference books, or credible internet websites, identify other forms of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities

Procedure:1. Cut out pictures of advertisements of different complementary and

healthcare modalities.

2. Paste them on a piece of paper.

3. Search and write the health effects of these modalities.

Activity 9b: THINK ABOUT IT

In 2-3 paragraphs, write your thoughts about the question, “Why are health professionals, whether those that offer traditional, alternative, or complementary, not present in a lot of rural municipalities in the country?”


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Homework: MY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SURVEY

Procedure:1. Do a survey in your community about the various health services offered.2. Complete the table with the information that you will gather.3. Answer the question in one paragraph.

How effective and efficient are your community’s healthcare professionals and facilities?

Barangay _______________

Health FacilitiesHealth Professionals

Healthcare Plans


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Recall the concepts learned in the previous sessions.Complete the graphic organizer by providing examples.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

The following activities will be recorded under “Knowledge”. Read the directions carefully and give the best answers.

Consumers

Health ProductsExamples:

Health InformationReliable Sources

Health Services

Health Professionals

Examples:

Health FacilitiesExamples:

Health InsuranceExamples:

Complementary and Alternative

Health ModalitiesExamples:


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Part II: WHAT TO PROCESS No. of Sessions: 1

In the “WHAT TO PROCESS” phase, you will answer and perform activities which will help you process and improve your understanding. At the end of the phase, you will be assessed again to check your processing skills about the concepts and information learned

Activity 10: MAGIC BRACELET1. Study the poster below. Find a partner and discuss the questions.2. Synthesize the discussion and prepare to share in class.

a. What is being sold by the poster?b. What does it guarantee?c. Will you buy it? Make a comparative chart that lists reasons for buying

and reasons for declining this product.

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 (Meeks, et al, 2011). It is being operated by a quack. A quack is an individual that has little or no professional qualifications to practice medicine. He/She also pretentiously uses meaningless medical jargon and relies on scare tactics, paranoid accusations, and quick fixes.

There are three major characteristics of health quackery (Schaler & Carroll, undated). First, it is a big business. A huge amount of money is spent on fraudulent health 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.

Reflection Questions:


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Activity 11: QUACK, QUACK!

1. Study the posters. 2. Identify the three forms of quackery. Write the answers in your notebook.

The three forms of quackery are:a. Medical quackery

Medical quackery includes cures, treatments, and remedies of various health conditions that are drugless or bloodless in nature.

b. Nutrition quackery Nutrition quackery involves promotion of food fads and other nutritional

practices that claim to be all-natural. These are believed to have beneficial properties of multiple plants in one product.

c. Device quackeryDevice quackery makes use of miraculous gadgets (such as dials,

gauges, electrodes, magnets, and blinkers) that are believed to cure certain health conditions.


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Activity 12: MORE QUACKS!

Complete the table by writing other examples of medical, nutrition, and device quackery.

Medical

Device

Nutrition

Activity 13: BRAINSTORM

1. Form groups of five members. Assign numbers 1 to 5 for each member.2. Each person is given two minutes to answer this question: Why do people

easily fall for quackery?3. After everyone has written the answers, discuss the possible factors that

affect people’s vulnerability to quackery.


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Activity 14: A BAD QUACK

List down possible dangers of quackery to a person’s physical and psychological well-being.

Physical

Psychological

Activity 15: FIGHT THE QUACK!

In 2-3 paragraphs, answer the following question on a piece of paper:

As a Grade 10 student, how can you protect your family and yourself from quackery?

TEST YOUR PROCESSING SKILLS

The activity below will be recorded under Process. Read the procedures carefully and use the rubric to improve your output.


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Part III: WHAT TO REFLECT AND UNDERSTAND No. of Sessions: 3

You are faced with health information and products every day from different people and forms of media. But to simply know the source of information and product is reliable (or unreliable) may sometimes be not enough. It is also important to learn how to evaluate the reliability of the health information and product.

Activity 16: TOP FIVE

1. Study the poster. 2. List five questions that you will ask the source about the product.

Will you buy the product? Why or why not?

It is important to examine and evaluate the reliability of any piece of health information before applying it to your well-being. Here are the criteria that will help you determine whether the information is reliable or not.

In the “WHAT TO REFLECT AND UNDERSTAND” phase, you will do activities which will assess your deeper knowledge and understanding of the topics learned. At the end of the phase, you will be assessed again to check your reflection and understanding about the concepts and information learned.


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Activity 17: YOUR CHECKLIST

Complete the criteria below by supplying the missing letters. Use the descriptions as your guide.

When evaluating health information and products, you must check for:

C _ _ D _ B _ _ _ T Y

1. This tells about the source and recency of the information.o Who or what is the source of the information/product?o Is the source qualified?o Is the information updated?

_ _ N T _ _ T

2. This tells about the accuracy, disclaimer, and completeness of information.o Is it complete and correct?o Does it have scientific basis?o Does it state the limitations, purpose, scope, authority and currency of

the information?o Does it have labels that contain the directions for use and storage,

expiration date and warnings?

D _ S C _ _ S _ R _

3. This tells about the purpose and caveat of the information.o What is the purpose of giving the information/product?o Is it for marketing purposes?o Is it for selling products or for disseminating information?

I N _ _ R _ C T _ _ _ T Y

4. This tells about the feedback mechanism and means of information exchange between the source and the consumer.o Can the consumer offer comments and suggestions?o Is it possible to ask questions?

Aside from evaluating the reliability of health information, choosing competent and reliable healthcare providers is also important for it is crucial to the appraisal, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions. When visiting a healthcare provider, a person should determine satisfaction and reliability.


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Activity 18: GUARANTEED SERVICE

1. Answer the questions. a. What are the things that you look for in a doctor?b. What are the things that you look for in a hospital?

2. Write your list of characteristics in your notebook. Prepare to share in class.

I am looking for a doctor who…

I am looking for a hospital that…


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“Health insurance should cover standard risks of illness and injury for family members.” (Meeks, et al., 2011). 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 services that are not paid by the issuer.

Forms of health 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 (Meeks, et al., 2011):

1. Obtain and read carefully a copy of the health insurance plan.2. Ask questions of representatives from the health insurance plan.3. Shop around for other options.4. Choose plans that give the most comprehensive coverage at the most

affordable price.

Activity 19: MY PHILHEALTH

Suppose you are employed and about to be enrolled in Philhealth.How will you evaluate its reliability?What questions will you ask the company? Write them on a piece of paper.


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Activity 20: THINK ABOUT IT

What are the pros and cons of availing a healthcare plan?1. Debate on whether there is a need for a healthcare plan or not.2. List your findings.

3. Write your comments on a piece of paper and be ready to share in class.

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 is a law that protects the interest of the consumer, promotes general welfare, and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry. There are 8 basic rights of a consumer according to the act (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009).

Identify the 8 basic rights of a consumer:

1. The right to __________________ This right guarantees survival, adequate food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, and sanitation.

2. The right to ___________________ This is the right to be protected against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to health and life.

3. The right to ___________________ 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.

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4. The right to ___________________ This is the right to choose products at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.

5. The right to ___________________ This is the right to express consumer interests in the making and execution of government policies.

6. The right to ___________________ This is the right to be compensated for misrepresentation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services.

7. The right to ___________________ This is the right to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be an informed customer.

8. The right to ___________________ 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.

Aside from the Consumer Act of 2009, there are also other international and national consumer advocacy groups that advocate for our health.

Reflection Questions:

1. What are instances that you practiced your consumer rights? 2. In which programs did you participate to advocate for consumer protection?

Write a short reflection on a piece of paper. Include the importance of practicing your consumer rights.


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Activity 21: GOVERNMENT FIRMS

By knowing your consumer rights, you have the power to report illegal and fraudulent health products and services. Here are some government firms that we can approach to report. Identify them.

What are other government agencies where we can report fraudulent health services?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Activity 22: I ASSERT!

How do you write a letter of complaint for the purchase of a fraudulent product? Read the letter.

Your Turn!

Construct a letter of complaint for the purchase of a product that is already expired. Follow the format above.


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PART IV: WHAT TO TRANSFER No. of Sessions: 1

In the WHAT TO TRANSFER phase, you will apply what you have learned by creating or producing a product. At the end of the phase, you will be assessed again to check your knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you know that October is the Consumer Welfare Month?You will produce advocacy materials for the practice of consumer rights.

1. Create your choice of any product in the list on any of the listed topics on consumer health.

Product TopicSong / Poem / Commercial Jingle Wise and intelligent consumers

Artwork / Poster Consumer protectionBrochure Health services

Video Combatting quackery

2. Prepare to present it in class.


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SUMMARY

Complete the paragraph by writing the correct answers on the blanks.

Consumer health encompasses the health information, products, and services being gathered, acquired, and availed by an individual. _____________________ refers to any concept, idea, data, or figures that may aid to the health status of an individual. __________________ refer to materials, devices, or items that an individual purchases to improve health. Examples of these are shampoo, medicine, health electronics, and food. On the other hand, ___________________refer to programs offered for the health appraisal of an individual through various treatment, screening, and examinations. Some examples of these are health professionals, facilities, and insurance.

When availing of health information, products, and services, it is important to examine and evaluate the reliability of the sources to avoid quackery. Quackery refers to fraudulent promotion, sales, or advertisement of various products. There are three kinds of quackery. The first is __________________ which refers to the prescription of scientifically unproven medical treatment and cure. The second is ____________________ which refers to the sale of items that are believed to treat or cure an individual. The last is __________________ which includes fad diets and other practices.

Under the law, the consumers are protected with rights such as _________, ________________, ________________, and _________________. With these rights, a consumer may be able to report incidences of fraudulent practices and purchases.


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References

Donatelle, R. (2006). Access to Health. (9th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc.

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