A drug is a substance that causes changes in the chemical and biological processes in the body. This is a very general term, and thus, drugs can fit into several categories, both beneficial and harmful to human health. Medicine is defined as a drug that is meant to prevent, diagnose, […]
Student learning outcome 8 – Healthcare and consumer health
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In order to make educated and wise decisions about healthcare and health products and services, we must be able to get good information. With the Internet, there has never been more freely available information. But not all of that information is correct. Nevertheless, most of us reach for Dr. Google […]
You may have had health insurance for a long time, you may be covered under your parents’ plan, you may get it through Medicaid or Medicare, or maybe you don’t have it. But what is health insurance? Here are some of the more common terms you may find in your […]
One view of medical care is that if something is wrong, you can go to the doctor to get better. The medical definition of health is often just the absence of a particular disease. However, there is another view of health and wellness – this is the view that sees […]
We already know the definition of conventional healthcare. Anything that falls outside the realm of conventional care is considered to be complementary or alternative care. You may also see the term integrative health. Read about the differences here – https://nccih.nih.gov/health/integrative-health. There are several types of complementary or CAM approaches. Natural […]
You’ve decided to go see a doctor or other healthcare provider. Maybe it’s just time for a check-up. Maybe you are not feeling well. Whatever the reason, here are some ideas to make the most out of your visit. Think about your reason for the visit, prepare ahead of time, […]
We all have to seek professional healthcare sometime. But how do we find a healthcare provider we really like and trust? Think about a good experience you’ve had at the doctor’s office, urgent care, or hospital. What stood out to you as a good quality for your healthcare provider? Think […]
Conventional medical and health care are also called allopathic or Western medicine. This is in contrast with complementary, alternative, or integrative health approaches. Most of the healthcare you have probably gotten in the United States is this type of care – the kind where doctors, nurses and other affiliated medical […]
It is important to prevent injuries when you exercise. There are traumatic injuries that can happen suddenly and overuse injuries that happen from repetitive motions. As a first line of treatment for overuse injuries, you can try RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation. However, it is important that you […]
You may have heard people talk about organic food or GMO’s and wondered whether you should change your habits. To make sense of all the labels and controversies, we will define these terms. Organically produced food has a legal meaning according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In […]
