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Consumer Health : A Guide to Intelligent Decisions

ISBN: 9780815118596 | 0815118597
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw Hill College Div
Pub. Date: 12/1/1997

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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)
Need for Consumer Protection
11(1)
Intelligent Consumer Behavior
12(3)
Separating Fact from Fiction
15(18)
How Facts Are Determined
16(4)
Problems with Health Information
20(10)
Suggestions for Consumers
30(3)
Frauds and Quackery
33(11)
Definitions
34(1)
Frauds and Quackery Today
35(1)
Why People Are Vulnerable
36(1)
Hazards
37(1)
Common Misconceptions
38(3)
Recognizing Quackery
41(1)
The Freedom-of-Choice Issue
42(2)
Advertising and Other Marketing Practices
44(25)
Psychologic Manipulation
46(2)
Puffery, Weasel Words, and Half-Truths
48(1)
Advertising Outlets
48(1)
Professional Advertising
49(2)
Marketing by Hospitals
51(1)
Prescription Drug Marketing
51(2)
Nonprescription Drug Advertising
53(1)
Food Advertising
54(1)
Dietary Supplement Promotion
54(2)
Tobacco Promotion
56(2)
Mail-Order Quackery
58(1)
Weight-Control Promotions
59(1)
Youth and Beauty Aids
59(1)
Exercise and Fitness Products
59(2)
Infomercials
61(1)
Multilevel Marketing(MLM)
61(2)
Telemarketing Schemes,
63(1)
Industry Self-Regulation
63(1)
Government Regulation
64(5)
II. HEALTH-CARE APPROACHES
Science-Based Health Care
69(48)
Health-Care Personnel
70(4)
Choosing a Physician
74(4)
Basic Medical Care
78(7)
Surgical Care
85(2)
Quality of Medical Care
87(2)
Disciplining of Physicians
89(3)
The Intelligent Patient
92(6)
Mental Health Care
Who Should Seek Help?
98(1)
Mental Health Practitioners
98(2)
Psychotherapy
100(2)
Drug Therapy
102(1)
Electroconvulsive Therapy
103(1)
Psychosomatic Disorders
103(1)
Selecting a Therapist
104(1)
Hospital Care
105(1)
Questionable ``Self-Help'' Products
105(2)
Questionable Practices
107(10)
Dental Care
117(18)
Dentists
118(1)
Auxiliary Dental Personnel
118(1)
Tooth Decay
119(1)
Fluoridation
120(1)
Periodontal Disease
121(1)
Self-Care
122(1)
Dental Products
122(3)
Dental Restorations
125(1)
Orthodontics
126(1)
Dentures
126(1)
Dental X-Ray Procedures
127(1)
Questionable Procedures
128(1)
Dental Quackery
128(3)
Smokeless Products
131(1)
Choosing a Dentist
131(4)
``Alternative'' Methods
135(42)
Definitional Problems
136(3)
Acupuncture Qigong, and ``Chinese Medicine''
139(2)
Reflexology
141(1)
Chiropractic
142(7)
Naturopathy
149(1)
Natural Hygiene
150(1)
Iridology
150(1)
Homeopathy
151(5)
Psychic Healing
156(4)
Occult Practices
160(3)
Biorhythms
163(1)
Transcendental Meditation
163(2)
Yoga Therapy
165(1)
Visual Training
165(1)
Other ``Alternative'' Practices
165(1)
Unscientific Medical Practices
166(3)
``Holistic Medicine''
169(2)
``Medical Freedom'' Laws
171(1)
The NIH Office of Alternative Medicine
171(6)
Self-Care
177(16)
Purposes of Self-Care
178(1)
Health Promotion
179(4)
Self-Diagnosis
183(1)
Home Medical Tests
183(1)
Self-Treatment of Chronic Diseases
184(1)
Self-Help Publications
185(2)
Self-Help Groups
187(6)
Health-Care Facilities
193(16)
The Joint Commission
194(1)
Outpatient Medical Facilities
194(3)
Hospitals
197(2)
Home Care Services
199(2)
Nursing Homes
201(8)
III. NUTRITION AND FITNESS
Basic Nutrition Concepts
209(22)
Major Food Components
210(2)
Human Nutrient Needs
212(1)
U. S. RDAs/RDIs
213(1)
Food-Group Systems
213(4)
``Junk Food''
217(1)
U.S. Dietary Guidelines
218(1)
Dietary Guidelines for Infants
219(1)
Vegetarianism
220(1)
Nutrients of Special Concern
221(2)
Nutrition Labeling
223(3)
Reliable Information Sources
226(5)
Nutrition Fads, Fallacies, and Scams
231(36)
Food Faddism and Quackery
232(1)
Dietary Supplements
233(6)
Megavitamin Claims versus Facts
239(2)
Appropriate Use of Supplements
241(1)
``Health Foods''
242(1)
``Organic'' Foods
242(6)
``Natural'' Foods
248(1)
``Medicinal'' Use of Herbal Products
249(1)
Macrobiotic Diets
250(1)
Promotion of Questionable Nutrition
250(9)
Promoters of Questionable Nutrition
259(8)
Weight Control
267(30)
Basic Concepts
268(4)
Eating Disorders
272(2)
The Diet and Weight-Loss Marketplace
274(1)
Questionable Diets
274(5)
Prescription Drugs
279(1)
Nonprescription Products
280(2)
Low-Calorie Products
282(2)
Questionable Devices and Procedures
284(2)
Government Regulatory Actions
286(1)
Surgical Procedures
287(1)
Weight-Control Organizations
288(2)
Suggestions for Weight Control
290(7)
Exercise Concepts, Products, and Services
297(32)
Public Perceptions
298(1)
Benefits of Exercise
299(1)
Types of Exercise
300(1)
Components of Fitness
300(2)
Starting an Exercise Program
302(4)
Sports Medicine Specialists
306(9)
Exercise Equipment And Supplies, Exercise Facilities
315(3)
Exercise While Traveling
318(1)
Corporate Fitness Programs
319(1)
Exercise and Weight Control
319(1)
Nutrition for Athletes
319(2)
Anabolic Steroids
321(1)
Other ``Ergogenic Aids''
322(7)
IV. MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEMS
Cardiovascular Diseases
329(26)
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease
330(1)
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
330(1)
Blood Lipid and Homocysteine Levels
331(2)
Cholesterol Guidelines
333(3)
Dietary Modification
336(6)
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
342(1)
Preventive Use of Aspirin
343(1)
Questionable Preventive Measures
343(2)
High Blood Pressure
345(1)
Heart Attacks
346(1)
Diagnostic Tests
347(2)
Surgery to Restore Blood Flow
349(1)
Rehabilitation Programs
350(5)
Arthritis and Related Disorders
355(14)
Types of Arthritis
356(1)
Scientific Treatment Methods
357(3)
Susceptibility to Quackery
360(1)
Questionable Treatment Methods
361(5)
Sources of Information
366(1)
Guidelines for People with Arthritis
367(2)
Cancer
369(22)
Risk Factors for Cancer
370(1)
Preventive Measures
371(1)
Diagnosis
371(1)
Prognosis
372(1)
Scientific Treatment Methods
372(1)
Diet and Cancer
373(1)
Susceptibility to Cancer Quackery
374(1)
Questionable Methods
375(10)
Promotion of Questionable Methods
385(2)
Reliable Information
387(1)
Treatment Guidelines
387(1)
Consumer Protection Laws
388(3)
AIDS
391(12)
Course of the Disease
392(1)
Testing Procedures
393(1)
Prevention
393(2)
Treatment
395(1)
Treatment Costs
396(1)
AIDS-Related Quackery and Fraud
396(7)
V. OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Drug Products
403(34)
Medication Types
404(1)
Pharmacists
405(1)
Prescription Drugs
406(1)
Generic vs. Brand-Name Drugs
406(2)
Drug Interactions
408(3)
New Drug Delivery Methods
411(1)
Over-the-Counter Drugs
411(2)
Allergy Products
413(3)
External Analgesics
416(1)
Internal Analgesics
416(3)
Antacids and H2 Blockers
419(1)
Antibiotics
420(2)
OTC First-Aid Antimicrobials
422(1)
Aphrodisiacs (Alleged Sex Enhancers)
422(1)
Remedies for Common Foot Problems
422(1)
Cough and Cold Remedies
423(1)
Sore Throat Products
424(1)
Diarrhea Remedies
424(1)
Ophthalmic Products
425(1)
Alleged Hangover Products
425(1)
Hemorrhoidals
425(1)
Iron-Containing Products
426(1)
Laxatives
426(1)
Motion Sickness Remedies
427(1)
Sleep Aids
428(1)
Smoking Deterrents
429(1)
Stimulants for Fatigue
430(1)
Home Medicine Cabinet
430(1)
Prudent Use of Medication
431(6)
Skin Care and Beauty Aids
437(18)
Cosmetic Regulation
438(1)
Soaps
438(1)
Moisturizers
439(1)
Questionable Claims
440(1)
OTC Tretinoin
441(1)
Fade Creams
441(1)
Antiperspirants and Deodorants
442(1)
Acne Care
442(1)
Hair and Scalp Care
443(2)
Hair Loss
445(2)
Sun Protection
447(1)
Cosmetic Surgery
448(4)
Camouflage Cosmetics
452(3)
Especially for Women
455(16)
Menstrual Products
456(1)
Menstrual Problems
456(2)
Vaginal Hygiene
458(1)
Vaginitis
459(1)
Birth Control
459(5)
Voluntary Abortions
464(1)
Infertility
465(1)
Genetic Testing and Counseling
465(1)
Pregnancy Testing
466(1)
Osteoporosis
466(1)
Hormone-Replacement Therapy
467(1)
Mastectomy Prostheses
468(1)
Unnecessary Procedures
468(3)
Health devices
471(18)
Medical Device Regulation
472(2)
Vision Products and Services
474(5)
Hearing Aids
479(3)
Dubious Water Purifier Promotions
482(1)
Humidifiers
483(1)
Personal Emergency Response Systems
483(1)
The Latex Allergy Epidemic
484(1)
Quack Devices
485(4)
Coping with Death
489(18)
Advance Directives
490(3)
Donations of Organs and Tissues
493(1)
Hospice Care
494(1)
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
495(2)
Reasons for An Autopsy
497(1)
Body Disposition
497(3)
Grief and Mourning
500(1)
Life-Extension Quackery
501(6)
VI. PROTECTION OF THE CONSUMER
Health Insurance
507(18)
Basic Health Insurance
508(2)
Major Medical Insurance
510(1)
Contract Provisions
510(1)
Types of Plans
511(2)
Medicare
513(3)
Medicaid
516(1)
Long-Term Care Insurance
516(1)
Dental Insurance
517(1)
Loss Ratios
517(1)
Indemnity vs. Managed care
518(1)
Medical Savings Accounts
519(1)
Choosing a Policy
519(1)
Collection of Insurance Benefits
520(5)
Health-Care Economics
525(16)
Health Care Costs
526(4)
Cost-Control Methods
530(4)
Insurance Fraud and Abuse
534(1)
National Health Insurance (NHI)
535(6)
Consumer Laws, Agencies, and Strategies
541(22)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
542(10)
Federal Trade Commission
552(2)
U.S. Postal Service
554(2)
Other Federal Agencies
556(1)
State and Local Agencies
557(1)
Nongovernmental Organizations
557(1)
Consumer Action
558(5)
Appendix563(14)
Glossary577(12)
Index589

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