Accessing Valid Health Accessing Valid Health Information, Products, Information, Products,

and Servicesand Services

Michigan Merit CurriculumMichigan Merit Curriculum

• Standard 2: Access InformationStandard 2: Access Information– 5.4 Demonstrate the ability to access 5.4 Demonstrate the ability to access

valid information and resources in one’s valid information and resources in one’s community and on the Internet related community and on the Internet related to personal health issues and concerns.to personal health issues and concerns.

– 5.5 Demonstrate the ability to access 5.5 Demonstrate the ability to access accurate information about personal accurate information about personal health products.health products.

Four Steps on How to Access Health Four Steps on How to Access Health Information, Products, and ServicesInformation, Products, and Services

1.1. Identify health information, products, Identify health information, products, and services that you needand services that you need

• Health Care Providers-Health Care Providers- Licensed, trained Licensed, trained professionals. professionals. Examples:Examples: Dentists, doctors, Dentists, doctors, nurses (health maintain or restore health)nurses (health maintain or restore health)

• Health Product-Health Product- Something that is made Something that is made to maintain or restore health. to maintain or restore health. Examples:Examples: Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, crutches, Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, crutches, wheelchairs, bandages. wheelchairs, bandages.

• Health Care Facility-Health Care Facility- A place such as a A place such as a hospital; where health care is provided. hospital; where health care is provided. Examples:Examples: Clinics, emergency facilities, Clinics, emergency facilities, doctor, and dentist offices.doctor, and dentist offices.

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2. 2. Find health information, products, and Find health information, products, and servicesservices

• Find information in a Dr.’s office, dentist Find information in a Dr.’s office, dentist office, a pharmacy, grocery store, internet, office, a pharmacy, grocery store, internet, American Heart Association, American American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, & Medical Journals.Cancer Society, & Medical Journals.

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33. Evaluate health information, products, and . Evaluate health information, products, and services (Evaluate and ask yourself these services (Evaluate and ask yourself these questions)questions)

A.A. What is the source of the information? (health care What is the source of the information? (health care providers, government agencies, ect.)providers, government agencies, ect.)

B.B. What are the qualifications of the person? (are they What are the qualifications of the person? (are they a recognized professional group)a recognized professional group)

C.C. Is the information up-to-date?Is the information up-to-date?

D.D. Have reputable health care professionals evaluated Have reputable health care professionals evaluated information?information?

E.E. What is the purpose of the information? (is it to What is the purpose of the information? (is it to inform or to make money)inform or to make money)

F.F. How can you obtain additional information?How can you obtain additional information?

G.G. Does the information make realistic claims?Does the information make realistic claims?

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4. Take action when health information 4. Take action when health information is misleadingis misleading

• There are laws that protect the public from There are laws that protect the public from false advertising. false advertising.

Vocabulary Emergency- A serious situation that occurs

without warning and calls for quick actionTypes of Health Resources: - Governmental Health Resources-

Oversees the health of the nation. Examples: CDC, National Institute of Health

- Health Professionals Groups- Make sure you are treated by someone with appropriate training. Example: AMA

- Health Advocate Group- Educates the public health conditions & raise funds for research. Example: Heart, Cancer, Diabetes, & Lung Associations. They usually have a national headquarters & a local group.

Vocabulary Family & Personal Health Records- Help to

keep important health information.Pedigree- Used to track genetic diseases

through families. - Know about family health. Examples: Sickle

Cell Anemia, Cancer, Heart Disease- Track family health- Keep a family health

history- Risk factors- Is there anything that increases a

person’s chance of developing a disease?- Health history questionnaires can reveal risk

factors; given to patients at a Doctor’s office- Monitoring Health can help a family doctor

monitor your health & look for early warning signs.

How can knowing your Health History help you?

What are some diseases that have a genetic risk factor?

Assignment: - Locate 3 Health Care Facilities:

Include the name of facility, address, phone number, hours of operation, & services offered

QuestionsQuestions If you had a skin problem who would

you see? To be a wise consumer, you

should consider which of the following factors when buying a health care product?

A. Cost per unitB. peer recommendationC. Appearance of the packagingD. Whether the product is endorsed by a famous person.

Which of the following would be most important to look for on the label when buying vitamins?◦A. The brand name◦B. The number of vitamin tablets in

the container◦C. The amount of each vitamin

contained in a tablet.◦D. The color of the vitamin tablets.

Pat is trying to decide which moisturizer is the best buy. Which of the following would be important criteria for Pat to consider in determining the best buy?◦A. Cost plus friend’s recommendation◦B. Cost plus brand name◦C. Cost plus effectiveness◦D. Cost plus advertising claims

Peter uses the internet to collect information before he buys health care products. Which of the following is the most important thing for Pete to do?◦A. Be sure the source of the

information is reliable◦B. Read all the information

completely and carefully◦C. Buy only products that claim to

be 100% effective◦D. Buy products that use recycled

paper and plastic

Which of the following is the LEAST important thing to do when buying over-the-counter medication?◦A. Read any warnings◦B. Read the directions◦C. Buy the most advertised brand◦D. Speak to the pharmacist if you

have a question

Which of these is the MOST important rule to keep in mind when buying health-related products?◦A. Consumers should inform

themselves about the products they purchase

◦B. Advertising is regulated, so there are few deceptive products are quickly removed from stores

◦C. Product safety is regulated unsafe products are quickly removed from stores

◦D. Products that can be purchased without a prescription cannot be misused by consumers