Lesson 1 Vocab
What is a Health Consumer?
Anyone who purchases or uses health products or services.
Define health care system
includes all the medical care available to a nation's people, the way they receive care, and the method of payment.
Define health fraud (quackery)
is the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent diseases or cure other health problems
Define public health
a community-wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the population
What internal factors effect your health
habit and personal taste
Define Media
the various methods of communicating information.
Primary care physicians
medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions
Define malpractice
failure by a health professional to meet acceded standards.
Define epidemiology
the scientific study of patterns of disease in a population
What external factors effect your health
opinions of family members and friends and costs
What is advertising?
A written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service
Define specialists
medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions
Define consumer advocates
are people or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national. and even international consumer issues
Name 2-3 ways to advocate for public health
Follow all health and safety laws
Avoid actions that could endanger health or safety of others
Set an example by practicing healthful behaviors
What is impatient care
requires the patient to stay at the facility overnight and is provided for patients with a serious injury or illness
Define comparison shopping:
is a method of judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality, features, and cost.
Define preventive care
actions that prevent the onset of disease or injury
Define fraud
is deliberate deceit or trickery
Define medical history
complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any health problems you have had to date.
What is outpatient care
allows the patient to be treated and returned home the same day.
What is a warranty?
a company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money should the product not function properly
Define health insurance
a plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part or all of a per's medical costs
What are two types of fraudulent products
Weight-loss products
Beauty and anti-aging products
Define online Shopping
Using internet to buy products and services
What's the hidden message in the advertising technique "Good Times"
The product will add fun to your life