Art of Medicine
May 2021

How to Counter Fake Health Information

Kaitlin Weed
AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(5):E432-433. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.432.

Abstract

False information undermines health and exacerbates disabilities. Constitutional rights to free speech come with responsibilities. Clinicians and citizens have duties to counter false health information.

 

Figure 1. How to Counter Fake Health Information

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Editor's Note

This visual is freely available to all online and as a PDF for digital and print circulation in any clinical or teaching setting. Background image by Kaitlin Weed.

Citation

AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(5):E432-433.

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2021.432.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

The author(s) had no conflicts of interest to disclose.

The viewpoints expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA.