HEALTH L2: Quackery and Consumer Welfare

a form of health fraud that have not been scientifically proven safe and effective.

quackery

three major characteristics of quackery

1. It is a big business.

2. It multiplies and spreads fast.

3. It thrives on individuals who are diagnosed with illnesses that are known to have no cure.

How to recognize quacks

• the medical profession does not recognize this product or service?

• traditional medical treatment is more harmful rather than helpful?

• use scare tactics that play on fears and emotions

• guarantee a quick cure for an incurable disease

Includes cures, treatments, and remedies of various health conditions that are drugless or bloodless in nature.

Medical Quackery

Involves promotion of food fads and other nutritional practices that claim to be all-natural. These are believed to have beneficial properties of multiple plants in one product

Nutrition Quackery

Makes use of miraculous gadgets (such as dials, gauges, electrodes, magnets, and blinkers) that are believed to cure certain health conditions.

Device Quackery

these are privileges that a consumer is guaranteed. These rights make individuals as smart consumers and prevent them from being deceived by inaccurate information, thus, protecting their health as well as others

Consumer rights

government agencies and private organizations that help protect consumers.

• Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)

• Department of Health (DOH)

• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

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• Kilusang Mamimili ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KMPI)

• Philippine Medical Association

• Philippine Dental Association

• Health Education Association of the Philippines.

The Right to Guarantee survival, adequate food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, and sanitation.

Right to basic needs

The Right To be protected against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to health and life.

Right to safety

The Right To be protected against dishonest or misleading advertising or labeling and the right to be given the facts and information needed to make an informed choice.

Right to information

The Right To choose products at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.

Right to choose

The Right To express consumer in the making and execution of government policies.

Right to representation

The Right To be compensated for misrepresentation, shoddy goods, or unsatisfactory services.

Right to redress

The Right To acquire knowledge and skills necessary to be an informed customer.

Right to consumer education

The Right To live and work in an environment that is neither threatening nor dangerous and, which permits a life of dignity and well-being

Right to healthy environment