Haider Warraich, NY Times, December 17, 2018 Full Article
Haider writes:
"While misinformation has been the object of great attention in politics, medical misinformation might have an even greater body count. As is true with fake news in general, medical lies tend to spread further than truths on the internet — and they have very real repercussions." Full Article
It appears that “fake news” isn’t restricted to the
political realm. In a New York Times Op-Ed essay, cardiologist Haider Warraich
discusses the alarmingly high amounts of false medical information on the
internet. He describes how this deceptive material (which stands out through
eye-catching titles and dramatic claims) often emphasizes the often very small potential
risks of evidence-based medicine, dissuading individuals from taking needed
medications and receiving vaccines. Patients will continue to search for health
information on the internet as doing so is rapid, cheap, and anonymous. But how
do we ensure that they are presented with accurate material? -- Benjamin Wipper.
Haider writes:
"While misinformation has been the object of great attention in politics, medical misinformation might have an even greater body count. As is true with fake news in general, medical lies tend to spread further than truths on the internet — and they have very real repercussions." Full Article
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