Pharmacists say misinformation is the greatest threat to healthcare today
Pharmacists in Ireland are warning that the rise of health misinformation from social media influencers and AI tools poses a major threat to public health. They report that patients are increasingly replacing prescribed medications with unverified natural supplements.
Why it matters
The trend of bypassing professional medical advice for online trends creates significant risks for patient safety and treatment efficacy.
Misinformation is the biggest threat to healthcare today.
That’s according to Vital Pharmacies, a group of independent pharmacists from across the country, which are raising concerns about the increasing number of patients making healthcare decisions based on advice from influencers and AI tools.
It says some patients are also replacing prescribed medication with natural supplement alternatives.
Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell says people are being inundated with social media health advice, which can be confusing…………….
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