Your Health Checklist




Read each statement below and respond by selecting always, sometimes, or never for each item. Select always only for items you practice regularly or are sure about. After completing the inventory, click on the How Did I Rate? button to display a printable version of your answers and to find out your score.

      
  1.I know my rights as a consumer.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  2.As a consumer of health care products and services, I understand that choices are influenced by a variety of factors.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  3.I evaluate advertisements and confirm any health claims before purchasing a product.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  4.I read directions and warnings carefully before using any health care product.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  5.I pay attention to the effectiveness of the health care products that I use and the medical treatments that I receive.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  6.I know where and how to get help with a consumer problem.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  7.I plan for things in advance so that I am prepared for them.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  8.I am knowledgeable about where to go for specific health concerns.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  9.I know about public health agencies and their functions.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  10.I am aware of specific public health concerns in my community.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        

   
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