Ep. 101: Truth or Trend: Tackling Medical Misinformation on Social Media with Dr. David Stukus

Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast - A podcast by Nemours Children's Health - Mondays

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60% of Americans use the internet for health information. A GoodRx survey indicates that more than 70% of those people have been exposed to medical or health-related misinformation, with social media cited as the most common source.Nationwide Children’s pediatric allergist David R. Stukus, MD, FAAP, believes pediatricians can play a key role in countering medical misinformation on social media, both in the exam room and...