Medical Misinformation vs. Scientific Debate

Medical misinformation has been brought to the forefront of the conversation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the nightly news to social media, everyone is trying to figure out a way to lessen the damaging effects of harmful information plaguing the internet. But what about true scientific debate? How do we differentiate between medical misinformation that has the potential to truly hurt people and scientific debate that could test what we know and continue to improve upon the foundation of medical science?In this episode, I discuss the importance of being able to distinguish between the two through two historical case studies. One shows the importance of challenging medical information with science in the name of progress, while the other showcases the danger of misinformation that goes unchallenged in the name of profit. Thank you for joining me on another episode of Baktari MD! Do you have a question regarding our healthcare system? Please leave your question in the comments below so I can make an episode about it. Also, I’d love to hear any suggestions you may have for future content.For more information, please visit: https://jonathanbaktarimd.com/Sign up for my newsletter here: https://ns.jonathanbaktarimd.com/SOCIAL:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baktarimdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/baktarimd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BaktariMDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-baktarimd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/baktarimdDisclaimer: All information discussed or provided by Jonathan Baktari, M.D. (“Dr. Baktari”) and/or his affiliates/guests are for educational purposes only. The information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical concern or condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of any information discussed or provided by Dr. Baktari or his affiliates/guests!  If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.  All information concerning hospitals, physicians, insurers, and other healthcare-related companies is based on Dr. Baktari’s observations of the healthcare industry as a whole and do not reflect on any specific hospital, physician, insurer, or other healthcare-related company.