Health Information, Products and

Services, and Health Service Providers

Health Information -As defined by World Health

Assembly is a process of obtaining systematic knowledge
and technology that can be used for improvement of the
health of individual or groups of population.

Guidelines and Criteria in the Selection and Evaluation of

Health Information:

1. Reliability - Who is/are giving the information?

2. Credibility - What is their reputation in the
community and in the country?
3. Professionalism - What is their educational
background?
4. Purpose - How is the information presented? Is it in an
educational and science-based or advertisement and
marketing gimmick?
5. Motivation - Is it intended to improve health and
well-being or for profit?

Health Products -Are those substances, materials, or

equipment prepared or manufactured for purchase and use
in the maintenance of health and the treatment of diseases.

Health Services -Refer to health actions, procedures,

or work furnished or supplied to help satisfy your needs
and wants as a consumer.
Dentist They provide diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of
diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity
and adjacent and related structures and tissues.

1. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS -Are individuals who

provide preventive, curative, promotional, or
rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to
people, families, institutions, and communities.

Health Field of Specialization (what they deal with)

Professional
s

Nurses They often work in hospitals or outpatient facilities,

where they provide hands-on care to patients by
administering medications, managing intravenous
lines, observing and monitoring patients’ conditions,
maintaining records, and communicating with doctors

Doctors They provide diagnosis, and treat patients who are

suffering from diseases and injuries.
Medical Technicians They allied health professionals who
analyze and test body fluids and tissues.

Pharmacist They dispense prescription medications

to patients and offer expertise in the
use of prescriptions.

Physical therapists They diagnose and treat individuals of

all ages, from the newborn to the oldest
who have medical problems of health
problems.

Nutritionist Dietician They are regulated health care

professionals licensed to asses,
diagnose, and treat nutritional
problems.

Department of Health (DOH) - Said the country only

has 3.5 doctors for every 10,000 populations.

2. Health Facilities - Are places that provide health

care. Including the hospitals, clinics, outpatient care
centers, and specialized centers such as birthing centers
and psychiatric care centers.

3. Health Care Plans and Financing Systems -

(Phil Health, Health maintenance Organizations, and private
health insurances) are on only few of the health insurance
companies or health maintenance organizations.