HE101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Spinal Manipulation, Informed Consent, Acupuncture
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Health care in canada is a shared responsibility: everyone pays into it. But ultimately we are responsible for our own health: maintaining good health with primary prevention, optimal and timely recovery, making informed health care decisions, appropriate use of resources. How, when and where to enter the system: appropriate care and minimize risk, prevent misuse and waste of resources. Understanding the strengths and limitations of self-care, traditional medicine and cam. Some false claims can seem true why: spontaneous remission symptoms improve without any apparent cause or treatment. Treatment, drug or provider has no real effect: placebo effect apparent cure, improvement in symptoms brought on by product or procedure with no medicinal value. Based on the expected or desired effects. Treatment of minor illnesses and accidents: stop progression of illness or injury. Influenced by the level of knowledge and resources available. Sudden weakness, trouble speaking, vision disturbance, headache dizziness.
