Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
10
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
IROSIN NORTH NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tinampo, Irosin, Sorsogon
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MAPEH - HEALTH
Name: __________________________Grade: ______________ Date: _________ Quarter 1- W1

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Where 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 few of the things that concern you as adolescents.
Decision-making is an important skill you must learn in order to live a healthy and
normal life. This lesson 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.
Consumer health education is the process of assisting you to acquire the
correct information and understanding so that you will be able to make wise decision
about certain health item.

II. LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELC’s

Explains the guidelines and criteria in the selection and

evaluation of health information, products and services.

III. ACTIVITIES

A. Let Us Review

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is not.

______1. There are six broad criteria for evaluation of health information.
______2. The source of health information is the most important criteria to determine
its
quality and credibility.
______3. Credibility tells about the accuracy, disclaimer and completeness of
information.
______4. A good website should include a feedback mechanism from user to offer
comments,
corrections and raise questions.
______5. Content should be accurate and complete with an appropriate disclaimer
provided.
______6. Users must be aware that testimonials are not an evidence.
______7. Disclosure requires that the site informs the user about any collection of date
about them.
______8. Appearance has significant effect on the delivery and use of information.
______9. Links are used to verify content on the site and they should lead user to
other reliable source of information
______10. Readers should consult health professionals before making any health
decision.
______11. A disclaimer should emphasize that the content is information not a medical
advice.
______12. Be aware of the objectivity of the author and his/her viewpoints.
______13. In selecting and evaluating product and services, determine if the source is
biased.
______14. Links should lead user to any sources of information in the net.
______15. To have reliable information on topics related to recent breakthroughs in
medicine and technology, you need to find up-to-date sources.

B. Let Us Study

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).
Health information is any concept, step, or advice that various sources
give to aid the health 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 condition 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
evidence available in the field.
Health service provider includes primary care, nursing care and specialty
care. There are different types of healthcare provider such as health professionals,
health facilities, and health insurance.
C. Let Us Practice

ACTIVITY 1:
A. Study the poster.
1. List down five questions that you will ask to the source about the product.
a. _______________________________________________
b. _______________________________________________
c. _______________________________________________
 d. _______________________________________________
e. _______________________________________________

2. Is it important to examine and evaluate the reliability of any piece of health

information before applying it? Give details of your answer.
____________________________________________________________
B. Matching Type.
Direction: Match column A with column B by writing the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.

Column A Column B

____1. credibility A. It tells about the purpose and caveat of the

information.
____ 2. content B. It tells about the feedback mechanism.
____ 3. disclosure C. It tells about the source and recentness of the
information.
____ 4. links D. It tells about accuracy, disclaimer and
Completeness of information.
____ 5. interactivity E. It is used to verify content on the site.
____ 6.design F. It describes the process imaging.

D. Let Us Practice More

ACTIVITY 2: GUARANTEED SERVICE
Directions:
1. Give what is asked.
a) List down the things that you look for in a doctor.
b) List down the things that you look for in a hospital.
2. Write the characteristics you prefer for a doctor and a hospital on the space
provided below.

I am looking for a doctor who … I am looking for a hospital that …

______________________________
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
D. Let Us Remember
Tips to become a wise and well-informed consumer.
1. Get to know the product and services first.
2. Be meticulous with sales talk or marketing gimmicks.
3. Consult authorities when in doubt.
4. Never sacrifice quality from quantity.
Criteria or Consideration in selecting product or services
1. Safety
2. Environmental Impact
3. Quality
4. Price

E. Evaluation
Directions: Complete the paragraph below using the word(s) found in the word bank.
Choose the appropriate word/s and write it on the space provided.

health information source credibility comments feedback

health professional date accurate disclaimer evidence
delivery verify reliable advice user

There are six broad criteria for evaluation of health information. It includes:
Credibility, Content, Disclosure, Links, Design and Interactivity. Credibility involves
considerations of information ________, currency, relevancy, and editorial review
process. The source of ______________ is one of the most important criteria to
determine its quality and _________. Currency is the ______ of which the original
information is based should be displayed. Content should be _______and complete,
with an appropriate ________provided. A disclaimer should emphasize that content is
information, not medical _______. Reader should consult a ______________ before
making any health decisions. Does the information appear to be complete? Users must
be aware that testimonials are not __________.
Disclosure requires that a site inform _______ about any collection of data about
them while at the site, and how that data will be used. In addition, link should be
included so that users can ________ content on the site and they should lead users to
other _________ sources of information. Content of originating site is more credible if it
provides link to high-quality sites. Design does not affect the quality of the content
however it can have significant effects on the ________ and use of the information.
Lastly, Interactivity does not also affect the quality of the content however, it is
important to provide contact information and _______ options on the site. A good
website should include a feedback mechanism from user to offer ___________,
corrections and raise questions.
 IV. ANSWER KEY
A. Let Us Review C. Let Us Practice F. Evaluation

Activity 1:
A. Answers may vary 1. Source
1. True 2. Health information
2. True B. MATCHING TYPE 3. Credibility
3. False 1. b 4. Date
4. True 2. d 5. Accurate
5. True 3. f 6. Disclaimer
6. True 4. c 7. Advice
7. True 5. a 8. Health professionals
8. False 6. g 9. Evidence
9. True 7. e 10. User
10. True 11. Verify
11. True D. Let Us Practice More 12. Reliable
12. True 13. Delivery
13. True Activity 2: Answers may vary 14. Feedback
14. False 15. comments
15. True

V. REFERENCE
Physical Education and Health (Learner’s Material) Grade 10
https://www.academia.edu/14891201/THREE_COMPONENTS_OF_CONSUMER_HEA
LTH_s-i-p
Prepared By:

CHERI ELAINE R. CHAN

Teacher – I

Quality Assured By:

JOELANDO CAILING DAREN L. TEJADA CYREL E. BALDORADO

Master Teacher – I Master Teacher – I Teacher – II

JOHNBERK B. EVASCO, Ph.D.

Principal I

Noted by:

LINY B. GREFAL
PSDS- II