Responding to Medical Misinformation and Disinformation and Protecting Scientific Discourse and Integrity

ACP Ethics and Professionalism

Communicating clearly to the public about the scientific process and the uncertainty inherent in science and medicine can be challenging. Patients and the public are often not prepared to understand why scientific knowledge and recommendations change, especially in fast-evolving fields. Patients can become confused and distrustful in the face of differing views and disagreement in the professional community. When misinformation, or outright disinformation, are circulated widely, patients can struggle to know what information to believe and whom to trust when making decisions about their medical care.

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