How do social media trends lead to unrealistic patient expectations about treatment options?
Medical Economics December 4, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Social media trends can lead to unrealistic patient expectations about treatment efficacy and availability, particularly in psychiatry.
- Rapid information dissemination on social media contributes to skewed patient perceptions through anecdotal success stories and unverified claims.
- Healthcare professionals must counteract these challenges by offering evidence-based information and managing expectations through effective...