2. Health Services
These refer to the health services, actions, procedures, and
worked performed or given to the public by any health
organization, health institution, or health professional in order to
fulfill the medical needs of very individual. These services are
delivered to the public through the use and combination of money,
equipment, and drugs with the help of a medical staff.
3. Guidelines and Criteria in Evaluating Health Services
Before availing any health service, the following factors have
to be considered carefully:
• What your insurance covers
• Whether the health care provider or service is accredited
• The location of the service
• Time that the service is available
• Whether you like the health care provider’s personality
4. Health Products
These refer to the prepared or manufactured substances,
materials, and equipment used by the consumers in order to stay
healthy and treat certain kinds of illnesses. Aside from synthetic
drugs and medicines, health products also cover various substances
like vitamins and minerals, herbal medicines, homeopathic
preparations, energy drinks, probiotics, and may other alternatives
and traditional medicines.
5. Guidelines and Criteria in Selecting Health Products
In selecting which products to use, it is important to be aware
of the following:
• Does the product protect your health and pocket?
• Who are the manufacturers of the products?
• What is the reputation of the manufacturing company?
• What is the brand, size, and weight of the product?
6. • Has the product ever been tried and tested? How long?
• Does it bear a seal of acceptance and high quality standard
set by the Philippine Medical Association(PMA) and
Bureau of Food and Drug Act or (BFAD).
• Has the product been recommended or prescribed by a
physician?
