WHAT IS A HEALTH CONSUMER

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WHAT IS A HEALTH CONSUMER?

• A PERSON WHO CHOOSES SOURCES OF HEALTH RELATED
  INFORMATION AND BUYS OR USES HEALTH PRODUCTS AND
  SERVICES.

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PRODUCTS

• MATERIAL GOODS, SUCH AS FOOD,MEDICINE AND
  CLOTHINGTHAT ARE MADE FOR CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE.

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SERVICES

• WORK THAT IS PROVIDED

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CONSUMER RIGHTS!

• PRIVILEGES THAT A CONSUMER IS GUARANTEED!
• THERE ARE FOUR OF THEM

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THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE

• YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF
  PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD

• YOU CAN MAKE A COMPLAINT IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED.

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THE RIGHT TO BE SAFE

• YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE
  MARKETING OF GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ARE
  HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

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THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED

• YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE PROTECTED AGAINST
  DECEPTION, FRAUD, AND MISLEADING INFORMATION.