Medical Economics April 22, 2024
Richard Payerchin

Communications firm Edelman surveys people to discern credibility of sources of health information.

Good news, physicians: Patients consider you far more credible about health information when compared with government leaders, celebrities or sports figures, and other workers who can influence the public.

Global communications firm Edelman this week published its “2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health.” It has 55 pages of survey data from 16 countries around the world, with breakdowns by age, feelings of empowerment to make health decisions, and political leanings.

This slideshow has data about “My Provider Most Trusted as a Source of Truth on Health.” Percentages reflect the people who trust each job category to tell the...

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