Information To Help You Make Health Care Decisions
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Making Informed Health Care Decisions
Summary
Empower yourself with reliable information to become your best advocate in health care decisions.
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Being well-informed is crucial when making health care decisions. This means gathering information about medical conditions, understanding the latest treatments, and actively engaging during doctor visits by asking questions and seeking advice.
Finding Reliable Health Information
Many consumers find reliable health information through prescription drug advertisements. These ads can prompt significant health discussions between doctors and patients, often leading to new diagnoses and improved treatments.
A study by Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harris Interactive revealed that one in four adults who consulted a doctor after seeing a direct-to-consumer (DTC) ad received a new diagnosis. Commonly diagnosed conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and depression?"ailments often underdiagnosed and undertreated in the general population.
Ken Johnson, Senior Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), emphasizes the role of DTC advertising in educating both physicians and patients about diseases and innovative treatments. It encourages patients to consult their doctors, leading to earlier detection and treatment.
New Guidelines for Better Education
PhRMA has introduced new guiding principles to enhance the educational value of prescription drug advertising. These principles ensure that patients and doctors receive more accurate information about health and treatment options. Key aspects include:
- Submitting all new DTC television ads to the Food and Drug Administration before they are broadcast.
- Clearly stating the health conditions and associated risks in advertisements that mention a product by name.
- Ensuring that an adequate amount of time is spent educating health care professionals about new medicines or therapeutic indications before launching DTC advertising.
PhRMA represents leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies that aim to create medicines that help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.
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