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Communication Contagion: How to Treat the Misinformation & Disinformation Infecting Health Care
October 24 @ 8:00 pm–9:00 pm EDT
Session Overview
In this session, we will explore the current landscape of mis- and disinformation in health care. The discussion will focus on building an understanding of where patients are getting their information, how disinformation propagates through circles, and what kinds of preventative or responsive measures physicians can take to help stop the spread.
Why Attend?
By attending, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how patients are influenced by unreliable sources, and you’ll learn actionable strategies that physicians can use to combat the spread of false information. Whether you’re in the medical field or just interested in public health, these tools can empower you to navigate and address misinformation more effectively, improving patient care and health outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- Understand where patients are getting their information.
- Recognize the motivation for sharing information (why and how do people initiate and spread misinformation?) and why misinformation is so easily digestible by patients.
- Identify ways that physicians can address root causes of mistrust of physicians and public health professionals.
Featured Speakers
Jiore Craig
Senior Advisor to The Archewell Foundation, a Resident Senior Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, and a Senior Advisor at Onyx Impact.
Jiore Craig is a globally recognized leader at the intersection of elections, public opinion, and online harms In an increasingly lonely world.
Dr. Elisabeth Adkins Marnik
Science Education & Outreach Coordinator at MDI Biological Laboratory
Dr. Elisabeth Adkins Marnik is a is contributing writer for Those Needy Girls, ASBMB Today and The Global Autoimmune Institute.
Dr. Susan Lopez
Department of Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center
Susan Lopez, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and specializes in Primary Care in Chicago, IL.
Why This Matters
With the rapid spread of false health claims and information through social media and other online platforms, patients are increasingly exposed to unreliable sources. This makes it critical for healthcare providers to recognize and combat misinformation, ensuring that they deliver accurate, evidence-based guidance. By staying informed, professionals can safeguard public health, improve patient outcomes, and foster trust in the medical community, countering the harmful effects of misleading information.
How to Attend
📅 Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM (ET) / 5:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)
📍 Location: Live Stream Event
🔗 Registration: Click here to register
About the Advocacy Grand Rounds
The purpose of our Advocacy Grand Rounds series is to provide physicians, medical trainees, and other health care professionals in our network with monthly trainings and courses to supplement their advocacy efforts. Members have the opportunity to obtain CME credits for specially accredited 1-hour events.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in healthcare advocacy and to begin integrating electoral advocacy into your professional journey!