Medical Economics April 18, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Physicians express concern over TikTok’s role in spreading health misinformation, with 23% supporting a ban.
- TikTok is identified as a significant source of misinformation, affecting patient perceptions and clinical decisions.
- Concerns include erosion of professional credibility and oversimplification of medical content.
- Many advocate for stronger credible medical voices on social media and digital health education programs.
A Sermo survey reveals 23% of doctors believe banning TikTok would positively impact health care.
A growing number of physicians are calling for tighter restrictions on TikTok, with 23% supporting an outright ban due to the app’s role in spreading health misinformation, according to a recent survey from Sermo.
The report, released March 28, 2025, includes responses from more than...
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