The white coat was once only limited to hospitals and clinics but with growing hyper connectivity of the world that needs to be changed. It is the era of Healthcare influencer where Doctors, pharmacist and dieticians make people aware about the healthcare systems.
Gen Z relying heavily on social media even for for health care information is concerning sometimes due to miss information getting circulated every now and then.
In the above case scenario it is our duty as health care professional to come forward and provide right and correct information. However influencing brings responsibility as WHO emphasizes the digital health communication should be transparent, ethical and accurate.
My sole purpose to write this content is to make you aware that you as a healthcare professional has a bigger role to play when it comes to bridging the gap between science and social media addicted societies.
Absolutely! A healthcare professional’s role is vital in bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and social media-driven misinformation. By sharing accurate, evidence-based information in an accessible way, you can empower communities to make informed health decisions and counteract myths in today’s fast-paced digital world.
It’s absolutely true. In this era of social media marketing and paid promotions, many influencers often mislead the general public with incorrect or exaggerated information. As healthcare professionals, it is our duty to uphold ethics and guide people responsibly with accurate, evidence-based information.
Very true! In these times of WhatsApp universities and misinformation pandemics, it is the duty of each healthcare professional to wage an information crusade against false medical knowledge. Health information is to be treated with added responsibility and should always be guided by scientific evidence.
Definitely! There is a pool of information on social media, but a common person wouldn’t know what’s correct & what’s wrong, and doctors working hard in hospitals/clinics end up paying price for it. There should be strict regulation of the information that people put out on social media.
Absolutely agree! You’ve captured such an important point, healthcare professionals today have a real opportunity and responsibility to guide people with accurate, evidence-based information. Social media can be a powerful tool for awareness when used wisely.
Facts and practical solutions related to health and lifestyle, taken from authentic sources, should be circulated or shared with each other and with public in general.
I believe we should raise awareness about the importance of verifying health-related information shared on social media, rather than blindly following it. It is essential to consult qualified specialists instead of self-medicating or accepting everything we see online as accurate.
Well said! You’ve highlighted a very relevant shift in healthcare today. With social media influencing how people consume health information, it’s more important than ever for trained healthcare professionals to step forward and share accurate, ethical, and science-based content. Bridging the gap between science and social media is essential, and your message reinforces that perfectly.
Building a bridge between science and social media is challenging in its own way!
The art behind delivering authentic information to the audience is the key!
In this day and age, social media platforms can be useful as they make our job easier! At the same time, one has to keep in mind to look into the facts before creating content as such.
Social media does influence our lives a lot … mostly the young generation.
We can actually see some genuine knowledgeable doctors who come forward and discuss various health driven topics and cases that are really helpful for the people who wants to know more about a particular topics and is new to medical science.
However, there’s a dark side of social media where there is no credibility of the information. I came across some videos where the information that was provided was false, and those videos has multiple likes and views.
So, although social media plays an important role in spreading the information to different corners of the world , it lacks credibility at times as well.
Your point aligns well with WHO’s emphasis on transparent, ethical, and evidence-based digital communication. If done responsibly, healthcare professionals can bridge the gap between science and a social-media-driven society, ensuring that accurate knowledge reaches the people who need it most.