9 Health

3 things to watch out for when buying health products

• Products that guarantee a cure

• Products that require advance payment

• Products that are recommended by your doctor

• Products only available via mail

There are no regulations or laws surrounding the advertisement of health care products in Australia

• TRUE

• FALSE

Influencers on social media platforms always provide accurate and reliable health information

• FALSE

• TRUE

Which is a common barrier for adolescents when accessing health care services

• Concerns about confidentiality and embarrassment

• No medicare card

• High costs

• All of the above

When determining when and if you should seek medical advice, it is essential that you consider:

• If you may run into a family member or friend

• If you have enough spare time to spend

• Urgency and impact that the issue is having in your health

• The cost of the treatment and who will pay for it

A cold can be caused by being out in cold weather or having wet hair

• FALSE

• TRUE

Health product advertisement must not

• Arouse unwarranted or unrealistic expectations of the effectiveness

• Provide images of the end results after using the product

• Encourage excessive or inappropriate use

• Label itself as a "health product"

Only certain circumstances will warrant doctors with the ability to share confidential information

• FALSE

• TRUE

A doctor can share confidential information when

• They have serious concerns about your safety

• When required by a court of law

• When requested by a parent/care giver

• When talking to other medical professionals in confidence