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Question 1

What suggestions could you give someone to be a better consumer?

Answer 1

1. Beware of web-sites

Question 2

Quacksalver

Answer 2

Someone who boasts about his salves “a pretender to medical skill; a charlatan

Question 3

What is the difference between quackery and malpractice?

Answer 3

Quackery - Promotion of an unproven health product or service.

Question 4

List the questionable practices of quackery by so-called health professionals.

Answer 4

1. Cellulite removal
2. Hair analysis
3. psychic healing

Question 5

Why are people vulnerable to fraud?

Answer 5

1. Cannot afford traditional services
   50-70% emotional
   religious reasons
   mass media

Question 6

What are some misconceptions about quackery?

Answer 6

1. Quacks are frauds and crooks
   most of it is dangerous
   media reliable

Question 7

What are the recognizable signs of quackery?

Answer 7

1. Promise quick, simple, painless results

Question 8

Describe types of harm caused by quackery

Answer 8

1. Financial harm
   improper diagnosis
   delay in treatment

Question 9

Identify the characteristics of practitioners and promoters of fraud and quackery

Answer 9

1. Promotion for profit

medical remedy to cure something incurable

Question 10

Explain how the “freedom of choice” concept is used to subvert consumer protection

Answer 10

1. Efforts underway to prevent FDA from interfering with dietary and herbal supplements
   Fundamental principle of consumer protection- methods should not be marketed until proven safe and effective