Fighting Medical Misinformation and Disinformation
ACP is committed to stopping and preventing the spread of disinformation and misinformation, and vigorously supports the use of science and scientific expertise, based on the best available evidence. The College’s efforts range from weekly publishing of evidence-based scientific content, creating educational materials, issuing public statements, and collaborating with like-minded organizations.
Resources to Counter Medical Mis/Disinformation
ACP is working with a broad array of associations, boards and societies on several different initiatives to mitigate medical misinformation.
ACP Video Series
Two video series from ACP provide vaccine education and strategies to help combat health misinformation.
Ask Your Internal Medicine Physician
This patient-facing series features internal medicine physicians answering the public's top vaccine-related questions.
Watch the full series on YouTubePhysician to Physician Conversations
Clinician-facing series with practical approaches to address vaccine and health misinformation with patients.
Watch the full series on YouTubeRelevant Content from ACP
- Misinformation, Identity, and the Basis of Belief Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Quality Health Communication Is Critical to Optimal Adult Immunization Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Addressing Viral Medical Rumors and False or Misleading Information Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Ethics and Academic Discourse, Scientific Integrity, Uncertainty, and Disinformation in Medicine: An American College of Physicians Position Paper Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Preparing for Future Pandemics and Public Health Emergencies: An American College of Physicians Policy Position Paper Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Modernizing the United States’ Public Health Infrastructure: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Earn Trust, Counter Misinformation Published in I.M. Matters from ACP
- Medical Misinformation and Disinformation CME/MOC Available Podcast presented by The DEI Shift
Additional Resources
A series of virtual discussion forums for ACP members, covering important clinical and public health topics relevant to daily practice.
Activated in April 2020, this resource hub provides information and comprehensive resources in the realms of clinical, public and ethical policy.
Developed using the best available evidence to provide timely clinical advice, address key clinical questions, and help clinicians provide the best health care possible.