How to navigate discussions with patients about what they see on social media

Medical Economics December 4, 2024
Austin Littrell

Key Takeaways

• Social media significantly influences health beliefs and decisions for 90% of Americans, often leading to misinformation.
• Richard W. Miller, MD, highlights the need for effective communication with patients influenced by social media misinformation.
• Physicians should manage patient frustration and guide them towards accurate health information and appropriate treatments.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses the best ways to handle conversations about treatment options with patients who consume misinformation online.

An estimated 90% of Americans use social media as a source to obtain valuable health information, including searchers related to serious medical conditions, general health information searches and searches for minor health concerns. Information gathered...

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