What's the Deal with Fake News From a Medical Perspective by Danielle

Fact check information

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 15:20:24 UTC

Checking sources is crucial. If you cannot find sources related to your article, look for other articles about the same topic, education is key and is vital for judging sources. The more knowledgeable you are you can then be more informed about the topic.
For research purposes use the most updated information you can find.

Use the CRAAP Method for finding credible information.

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 15:40:56 UTC

Thanks to psychologytoday.com for the information.

*Currency
When was the content written.
When was the information published? Has there been any
updates?

*Relevance
Does the information you are looking for, does it reflect
your needs as a reader?

*Authority

Does the author have a degree in the field from a
credible college? Check references and links. Make sure
the sources are scholarly-peer reviewed academic
journals.

*Accuracy
Did the author cite their sources?

*Purpose
Is the article written to sell information or a product? Or
is it meant to inform the reader?

Misinformation and staying informed

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 15:48:45 UTC

The article brings up a great point that misinformation should be addressed in the health field to not only deal with the negative effects that came out with COVID, but also to look forward to future pandemics and being able to find the correct information.

Fake news and COVID

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 15:55:07 UTC

A lot has been written about fake news and the COVID pandemic. This article from WHO mentions: “Such spreading of unreliable evidence on health topics amplifies vaccine hesitancy and promotes unproven treatments.” It also mentions that social media needs to step up and be vigilant to make sure that correct information is being put out there.

Health Misinformation and Public Health

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 15:59:47 UTC

“Health misinformation is a serious threat to public health. It can cause confusion, sow mistrust, harm people’s health, and undermine public health efforts.”

—Dr. Vivek H. Murthy
Surgeon General of the United States

A Question and answers put to Dr. Murthy:
As individuals, we can help stop the spread of misinformation by taking the following steps:

Learn how to identify and avoid sharing health misinformation. Verify the accuracy of information by checking with trustworthy and credible sources. If you’re not sure, don’t share.
Engage with your friends and family on the problem of health misinformation. Listen with empathy, ask questions, provide alternative explanations, and don’t expect success from one conversation.
Address health misinformation in your community by working with schools, community groups, and health care professionals to develop local strategies against misinformation.

Important for Nurses to give credible information to patients.

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 16:18:04 UTC

This article gives important information as to why nurses should help patients and families have access to "credible, (and) trusted health information."

Nurses are in a position of trust.

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 16:24:15 UTC

The article mentions nurses and their role in directing patients to online information that is trustworthy.

Health Professionals and the Internet

daniellelibrarian — 2023-10-10 16:32:08 UTC

This article - written pre-COVID mentions that health professionals because of the internet are no longer perceived as: "authorities with exclusive knowledge about health-related content" and how health care workers can fight back.

National Library of Medicine

daniellelibrarian — 2023-11-02 18:10:48 UTC

Evaluating Health Information | NNLM

Information and links to help nurses evaluate online sources of health information.