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Consumer Health : A Guide to Intelligent Decisions

ISBN: 9780072323665 | 0072323663
Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw Hill College Div
Pub. Date: 7/1/2001

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Table of Contents
I. Dynamics of the Health Marketplace
Consumer Health Issues
3(12)
Misleading Information
4(3)
... MOREQuackery and Health Fraud
7(1)
Problems with Products
8(1)
Problems with Services
9(1)
Problems with Costs
10(1)
The Need for Consumer Protection
11(1)
Intelligent Consumer Behavior
12(3)
Separating Fact from Fiction
15(20)
How Facts Are Determined
16(4)
Problems with Health Information
20(8)
Prudent Use of the Internet
28(2)
Further Suggestions for Consumers
30(5)
Frauds and Quackery
35(12)
Definitions
36(1)
Frauds and Quackery Today
37(1)
Why People Are Vulnerable
38(1)
Hazards
39(1)
Common Misconceptions
40(2)
Recognizing Quackery
42(2)
Conspiracy Claims
44(1)
The Freedom-of-Choice Issue
44(3)
Advertising and Other Marketing Practices
47(24)
Psychologic Manipulation
48(2)
Puffery, Weasel Words, and Half-Truths
50(1)
Advertising Outlets
50(1)
Professional Advertising
51(2)
Marketing by Hospitals
53(1)
Prescription Drug Marketing
53(2)
Nonprescription Drug Advertising
55(1)
Food Advertising
56(1)
Dietary Supplement Promotion
56(3)
Tobacco Promotion
59(1)
Mail-Order Quackery
60(3)
Weight-Control Promotions
63(1)
Youth and Beauty Aids
63(1)
Exercise and Fitness Products
63(1)
Infomercials
64(1)
Multilevel Marketing (MLM)
64(2)
Telemarketing Schemes
66(1)
Industry Self Regulation
66(1)
Government Regulation
67(4)
II. Health-Care Approaches
Science-Based Health Care
71(28)
Health-Care Personnel
72(4)
Choosing a Physician
76(4)
Basic Medical Care
80(7)
Surgical Care
87(2)
Quality of Medical Care
89(2)
Disciplining of Physicians
91(3)
The Intelligent Patient
94(5)
Mental Health Care
99(20)
Who Should Seek Help?
100(1)
Mental Health Practitioners
100(2)
Psychotherapy
102(1)
Drug Therapy
103(2)
Electroconvulsive Therapy
105(1)
Psychosomatic Disorders
105(1)
Selecting a Therapist
105(2)
Hospital Care
107(1)
Questionable ``Self Help'' Products
107(2)
Questionable Practices
109(10)
Dental Care
119(18)
Dentists
120(1)
Auxiliary Dental Personnel
120(1)
Tooth Decay
121(1)
Fluoridation
122(1)
Periodontal Disease
123(1)
Self-Care
124(1)
Dental Products
124(3)
Dental Restorations
127(1)
Endodontics (Root Canal) Therapy
127(1)
Orthodontics
128(1)
Dentures
128(1)
Dental X-Ray Procedures
129(1)
Questionable Procedures
130(1)
Dental Quackery
130(3)
Smokeless Products
133(1)
Choosing a Dentist
134(3)
``Alternative'' Methods
137(42)
Definitional Problems
138(3)
Acupuncture, Qigong, and ``Chinese Medicine,''
141(3)
Reflexology
144(1)
Chiropractic
144(7)
Naturopathy
151(1)
Natural Hygiene
152(1)
Iridology
153(1)
Homeopathy
154(4)
Psychic Healing
158(4)
Occult Practices
162(2)
Astrology
164(1)
Biorhythms
164(1)
Transcendental Meditation
165(2)
Yoga Therapy
167(1)
Visual Training
167(1)
Other ``Alternative'' Practices
167(1)
Unscientific Medical Practices
168(4)
``Holistic Medicine,''
172(1)
``Medical Freedom'' Laws
173(1)
The NIH Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
174(5)
Self-Care
179(16)
Purposes of Self-Care
180(1)
Health Promotion
181(3)
Self-Diagnosis
184(1)
Home Medical Tests
185(2)
Self-Treatment of Chronic Diseases
187(1)
Self-Help Publications
188(1)
Self-Help Groups
189(6)
Health-Care Facilities
195(16)
The Joint Commission
196(1)
Outpatient Medical Facilities
196(3)
Hospitals
199(2)
Home Care Services
201(1)
Nursing Homes
202(9)
III. Nutrition and Fitness
Basic Nutrition Concepts
211(22)
Major Food Components
212(2)
Human Nutrient Needs
214(5)
Food-Group Systems
219(3)
``Junk Food,''
222(1)
Dietary Guidelines for Infants
222(2)
Vegetarianism
224(1)
Nutrients of Special Concern
225(1)
Nutrition Labeling
226(4)
Reliable Information Sources
230(3)
Nutrition Fads, Fallacies, and Scams
233(38)
Food Faddism and Quackery
234(1)
Dietary Supplements
235(7)
Megavitamin Claims vs. Facts
242(2)
Appropriate Use of Supplements
244(1)
``Organic'' Foods
245(1)
``Health Foods,''
246(1)
``Natural'' Foods
246(5)
``Medicinal'' Use of Herbal Products
251(3)
Macrobiotic Diets
254(1)
Promotion of Questionable Nutrition
254(9)
Promoters of Questionable Nutrition
263(8)
Weight Control
271(30)
Basic Concepts
272(6)
Eating Disorders
278(1)
The Diet and Weight-Loss Marketplace
278(1)
Questionable Diets
278(5)
Prescription Drugs
283(1)
Nonprescription Products
284(3)
Low-Calorie Products
287(2)
Questionable Products and Procedures
289(2)
Government Regulatory Actions
291(1)
Surgical Procedures
292(1)
Weight-Control Organizations
292(3)
Suggestions for Weight Control
295(6)
Exercise Concepts, Products, and Services
301(32)
Public Perceptions
302(1)
Benefits of Exercise
303(1)
Types of Exercise
304(1)
Components of Fitness
304(2)
Starting an Exercise Program
306(4)
Sports Medicine Specialists
310(1)
Exercise Equipment and Supplies
311(8)
Exercise Facilities
319(3)
Children's Exercise Centers
322(1)
Exercise While Traveling
322(1)
Corporate Fitness Programs
323(1)
Exercise and Weight Control
323(1)
Nutrition for Athletes
323(2)
Anabolic Steroids
325(1)
Other ``Ergogenic Aids,''
326(7)
IV. Major Health Problems
Cardiovascular Diseases
333(26)
Significance of Cardiovascular Disease
334(1)
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
334(1)
Blood Lipid and Homocysteine Levels
335(1)
Cholesterol Guidelines
336(4)
Dietary Modification
340(6)
Lipid-Lowering Drugs
346(1)
Preventive Use of Aspirin
347(1)
Questionable Preventive Measures
348(1)
High Blood Pressure
349(2)
Heart Attacks
351(1)
Diagnostic Tests
352(2)
Surgery to Restore Blood Flow
354(1)
Rehabilitation Programs
355(4)
Arthritis and Related Disorders
359(14)
Types of Arthritis
360(1)
Scientific Treatment Methods
361(3)
Susceptibility to Quackery
364(1)
Questionable Treatment Methods
365(5)
Sources of Information
370(1)
Guidelines for People with Arthritis
371(2)
Cancer
373(22)
Risk Factors for Cancer
374(1)
Preventive Measures
375(1)
Diagnosis
375(1)
Prognosis
375(1)
Evidence-Based Treatment Methods
376(1)
Diet and Cancer
376(3)
Susceptibility to Cancer Quackery
379(2)
Questionable Methods
381(9)
Promotion of Questionable Methods
390(2)
Reliable Information
392(1)
Treatment Guidelines
392(1)
Consumer Protection Laws
392(3)
AIDS
395(12)
Course of the Disease
396(1)
Testing Procedures
397(1)
Prevention
397(2)
Treatment
399(1)
Treatment Costs
399(1)
AIDS-Related Quackery and Fraud
400(7)
V. Other Products and Services
Drug Products
407(34)
Medication Types
408(1)
Pharmacists
409(1)
Prescription Drugs
410(1)
Generic vs. Brand-Name Drugs
411(1)
Drug Interactions
412(3)
Drug Recalls
415(1)
Internet Pharmacy Sales
415(1)
Innovations in Drug Delivery
415(1)
Over-the-Counter Drugs
416(1)
FDA's OTC Review
417(1)
Allergy Products
418(2)
External Analgesics
420(1)
Internal Analgesics
421(2)
Antacids and HZ Blockers
423(1)
Antibiotics
424(2)
OTC First-Aid Antimicrobials
426(1)
``Aphrodisiacs'' (Alleged Sex Enhancers)
426(1)
Remedies for Common Foot Problems
427(1)
Cough and Cold Remedies
427(2)
Sore-Throat Products
429(1)
Diarrhea Remedies
429(1)
Ophthalmic Products
429(1)
Alleged Hangover Products
430(1)
Hemorrhoidals
430(1)
Iron-Containing Products
431(1)
Laxatives
431(2)
Motion Sickness Remedies
433(1)
Sleep Aids
433(1)
Smoking Deterrents
434(1)
Stimulants for Fatigue
434(2)
Home Medicine Cabinet
436(1)
Prudent Use of Medication
436(5)
Skin Care and Beauty Aids
441(18)
Cosmetic Regulation
442(1)
Soaps
442(1)
Moisturizers
443(1)
Questionable Claims
444(1)
OTC Tretinoin
445(1)
Fade Creams
446(1)
Antiperspirants and Deodorants
446(1)
Acne Care
446(1)
Hair and Scalp Care
447(2)
Hair Loss
449(2)
Sun Protection
451(1)
Cosmetic Surgery
452(4)
Laser Phototherapy
456(1)
Camouflage Cosmetics
456(3)
Especially for Women
459(18)
Menstrual Products
460(1)
Menstrual Problems
460(2)
Vaginal Hygiene
462(1)
Vaginitis
462(1)
Contraception
463(5)
Voluntary Abortions
468(1)
Infertility
469(1)
Genetic Testing and Prenatal Counseling
469(1)
Pregnancy and Delivery
470(1)
Infant Feeding
471(1)
Osteoporosis
471(1)
Hormone-Replacement Therapy
472(1)
Mastectomy Prostheses
473(4)
Health Devices
477(18)
Medical Device Regulation
478(2)
Vision Products and Services
480(6)
Hearing Aids
486(3)
Dubious Water Purifier Promotions
489(1)
Humidifiers
489(1)
Personal Emergency Response Systems
490(1)
The Latex Allergy Epidemic
490(1)
Quack Devices
491(4)
Coping with Death
495(18)
Advance Directives
496(3)
Donations of Organs and Tissues
499(2)
Hospice Care
501(1)
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
502(1)
Reasons for an Autopsy
503(1)
Body Disposition
503(3)
Grief and Mourning
506(1)
Life-Extension Quackery
507(6)
VI. Protection of the Consumer
Health Insurance
513(18)
Basic Health Insurance
514(2)
Major Medical Coverage
516(1)
Contract Provisions
516(1)
Types of Plans
517(2)
Medicare
519(3)
Medicaid
522(1)
Long-Term Care Insurance
522(1)
Dental Insurance
523(1)
Loss Ratios
523(1)
Indemnity vs. Managed Care
524(1)
Medical Savings Accounts
525(1)
Choosing a Policy
525(2)
Collection of Insurance Benefits
527(2)
Disability Insurance
529(2)
Health-Care Economics
531(16)
Health-Care Costs
532(4)
Cost-Control Methods
536(4)
Insurance Fraud and Abuse
540(1)
National Health Insurance (NHI)
541(6)
Consumer Laws, Agencies, and Strategies
547(22)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
548(10)
Federal Trade Commission
558(3)
U.S. Postal Service
561(2)
Other Federal Agencies
563(1)
State and Local Agencies
563(1)
Nongovernmental Organizations
563(4)
Consumer Action
567(2)
Appendix: Reliable Sources of Information569(4)
Federal Government Agencies
570(1)
Nongovernmental Organizations
570(3)
Glossary573(12)
Index585

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