Studied by 27 peopledecision making process
steps for making a healthy decision
alternatives
courses of action that are different from the actions you are taking now.
collaborative decision making
process of working with others to make a decision.
goal
a specific endpoint that signifies a condition one hopes to reach.
short term goal
a goal you want to accomplish in the near future, within days or weeks.
long term goal
requires more time, months or even years, to achieve. This may require achieving a series of short-term goals.
values
qualities or priorities one considers important.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
regulates and ensures the safety of food, health products, and medications.
healthcare
medical care that seeks to prevent and treat health conditions.
specialist
Healthcare professionals who have additional training in treating certain types of diseases and disorders.
inpatient facility
health care facilities in which patients reside for the duration of their treatment.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
a patient must consent before their private health information can be shared.
world health
health of the human population around the world.
environmental justice
an aspect of community and world health that is concerned with populations exposed to harmful environmental and societal factors through no fault of their own.
SMART goal
is a specific, measurable, achievable/attainable, relevant and timely goal.
specific
clearly states what you want to accomplish.
measurable
has results that can be clearly observed or quantified.
achievable/attainable
can be realistically reached; what is your action plan?
relevant
relates to who you are and what you want.
timely
is achievable within a reasonable period of time.
decide decision making
Define the decision or problem, Explore alternatives and options, Consider the consequences, Identify the BEST alternative, Decide and Act, Evaluate and Revise.
health literacy
the ability to locate, evaluate, apply and communicate information pertaining to health. Your health and wellness depend on your ability to access reliable information.
science
a body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation.
pseudo science
theories and health claims that are described as science based when they are not.
consumer
someone who purchases goods or services. be a wise one.
health fraud
illegal activity related to health products and services. It may contain a claim to treat, diagnose, or cure a disease, when it has not been proven safe or effective.
health promotion
process of advocating for the health of families and communities by sharing health information.
primary care physician (PCP)
Health care professional who provides routine checkups, screenings, treatments, prescriptions, and preventative services.
preventative healthcare
care that seeks to prevent health conditions from developing; includes annual physical, wellness checkup, vaccinations, and screenings.
outpatient facility
health care facilities that patients visit for treatment then leave.
public health
science based approach to protecting and improving the health of populations as a whole.
community health
overall health of a group of people who live in the same area and interact with one another.
community resource
an organization or program that helps the environment and people within a community.
environmental and social factors
What are the factors that affect community health?
environmental factors
including physical layout,food availability, safe water access, pollution, and population.
social factors
social aspects of the community including access to healthcare, housing, safety and security, economic factors, sense of belonging, and people’s participation in community activities. The most important one affecting health is education
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