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    • Medical Misinformation and Sensationalism in the Age of Social Media

    August 12, 2025 | #CredibleInformation, #MedicalMisinformation, CME, HCPs, Pharmaphorum, social media 

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    In today’s digital age, misinformation spreads faster than ever, often driven by sensational headlines and influencer content. These sources of misinformation often overshadow evidence-based content, creating confusion for both healthcare providers and the general public. At Medscape Education, we believe the solution is clear: trusted, evidence-based education delivered by expert healthcare professionals.

    As our Senior Vice President, Douglas Kaufman, recently shared,

    “Healthcare professionals remain among the most trusted voices. Through accredited CME, we ensure those voices are informed, empowered, and equipped to push back against misinformation.”

    At Medscape Education, this belief drives a core commitment to fostering an informed healthcare community.

    Our commitment:

    • Deliver fair, balanced, and scientifically grounded accredited CME: We provide educational content that is meticulously vetted and free from bias, ensuring clinicians have access to the most accurate medical knowledge.
    • Prioritize transparency and independence: Transparency and independence comes first. Every resource we create follows rigorous standards and guidelines, and any financial relationships are carefully managed and fully disclosed to learners. Our dedication has earned us Joint Accreditation with Commendation—a powerful testament to our integrity and a clear signal of trust to our audience.
    • Equip clinicians to guide patients with confidence: By empowering healthcare professionals with credible information, we enable them to become a beacon of truth, helping patients navigate the sea of misinformation and make sound health decisions.

    This steadfast commitment ensures that the most trusted voices in healthcare are not just heard, but are also informed, credible, and ready to combat the infodemic head-on.

    Want to find out more about fighting misinformation, the role of accredited CME, and the importance of transparency?

    Read the full article here: https://pharmaphorum.com/digital/medical-misinformation-and-sensationalism-age-social-media

     

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