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Consumer Health : A Guide to Intelligent Decisions

by: Barrett, Stephen

Consumer Health : A Guide to Intelligent Decisions

by: Barrett, Stephen

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9780072323665
ISBN 10:
0072323663
Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 07/01/2001
Publisher: McGraw Hill College Div
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I. Dynamics of the Health Marketplace

Consumer Health Issues

(12)

Misleading Information

(3)

Quackery and Health Fraud

(1)

Problems with Products

(1)

Problems with Services

(1)

Problems with Costs

(1)

The Need for Consumer Protection

(1)

Intelligent Consumer Behavior

(3)

Separating Fact from Fiction

(20)

How Facts Are Determined

(4)

Problems with Health Information

(8)

Prudent Use of the Internet

(2)

Further Suggestions for Consumers

(5)

Frauds and Quackery

(12)

Definitions

(1)

Frauds and Quackery Today

(1)

Why People Are Vulnerable

(1)

Hazards

(1)

Common Misconceptions

(2)

Recognizing Quackery

(2)

Conspiracy Claims

(1)

The Freedom-of-Choice Issue

(3)

Advertising and Other Marketing Practices

(24)

Psychologic Manipulation

(2)

Puffery, Weasel Words, and Half-Truths

(1)

Advertising Outlets

(1)

Professional Advertising

(2)

Marketing by Hospitals

(1)

Prescription Drug Marketing

(2)

Nonprescription Drug Advertising

(1)

Food Advertising

(1)

Dietary Supplement Promotion

(3)

Tobacco Promotion

(1)

Mail-Order Quackery

(3)

Weight-Control Promotions

(1)

Youth and Beauty Aids

(1)

Exercise and Fitness Products

(1)

Infomercials

(1)

Multilevel Marketing (MLM)

(2)

Telemarketing Schemes

(1)

Industry Self Regulation

(1)

Government Regulation

(4)

II. Health-Care Approaches

Science-Based Health Care

(28)

Health-Care Personnel

(4)

Choosing a Physician

(4)

Basic Medical Care

(7)

Surgical Care

(2)

Quality of Medical Care

(2)

Disciplining of Physicians

(3)

The Intelligent Patient

(5)

Mental Health Care

(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 Information

569

(4)

Federal Government Agencies

570

(1)

Nongovernmental Organizations

570

(3)

Glossary

573

(12)

Index

585

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