Week 1-2 (HEALTH10) (PHINMA)

• What is the definition of health information according to the World Health Organization?

  A process of obtaining knowledge and technology in improving health
• What are the key concepts of health information?

  • Health Information
  • Health Products
  • Health Services
• What is the purpose of assessing and using health information, products, and services wisely?

  To make informed decisions as a wise consumer
• What are the guidelines and criteria for selecting health information?

  1. Reliability
  2. Credibility
  3. Professionalism
  4. Purpose
  5. Motivation
• Who are some sources of health information?

  Doctors, nurses, medical journals, FDA, and dentists
• How do reliable health information sources help consumers?

  They help consumers avoid fake products and save money
• What are health products defined as?

  Substances, materials, and equipment manufactured for purchase and use in maintenance of health and treatment
• What are health services?

  Actions, procedures, or work furnished to satisfy consumer needs and wants
• Can you give examples of health services?

  Hospitalization, medical treatments, and health care
• Who provides health services?

  Health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, therapists, and nutritionists
• Where are health services typically provided?

  In health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and health centers
• What are the differences between health information, health products, and health services?

  • Health Information: Knowledge and technology for improving health
  • Health Products: Substances and materials for health maintenance and treatment
  • Health Services: Actions and procedures to meet consumer needs