Patients misinformed about nutrition
A report from the World Cancer Research Fund reveals that nearly half of NHS staff frequently encounter health misinformation from patients, often fueled by social media. The charity is launching a new tool called TRUST to help the public and professionals verify health claims.
Why it matters
The spread of medical misinformation poses a significant public health risk and increases the burden on healthcare systems.
44% of patient-facing NHS staff report facing inaccurate information about nutrition every week, with social media a major driver Research from the World Cancer Research Fund has shown that 44% of patient-facing NHS staff say patients bring them inaccurate or misleading nutrition or supplement information at least once a week.
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