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Identify three of the key messages used by advertisers when promoting their products.

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Low price, all-natural ingredients, scientifically proven results (or similar buzz phrases like miracle cure, no side effects)

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Compare and contrast emergency procedures and elective procedures.

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Emergency procedures treat life-threatening conditions immediately and are unplanned. Elective procedures are scheduled, non-urgent, and chosen by the patient.

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Outline the steps needed to analyze media messages we experience each day.

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The first step is to figure out the message the advertisement is sending. Secondly, you should decide what the commercial is trying to sell. Next, you should make a decision about how this message affects you. Finally, decide if you will act on the advertisement or not.

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Support the argument that the increased accessibility to health information is a positive development.

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Greater access allows people to research symptoms, make informed decisions, prevent illness, and communicate better with doctors, leading to better health outcomes.

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