Social media is increasing used as a source of health advice, yet misinformation remains a serious concern. What kind of information are young people learning about on TikTok? Are they able to discern fact from fiction? How do we approach misinformation in patients? In this episode, we dissect these issues alongside three special guests: Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul, Professor Margie Danchin and Dr Laxmi Iyengar.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Social media is increasing used as a source of health advice, yet misinformation remains a serious concern. What kind of information are young people learning about on TikTok? Are they able to discern fact from fiction? How do we approach misinformation in patients? In this episode, we dissect these issues alongside three special guests: Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul, Professor Margie Danchin and Dr Laxmi Iyengar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media is increasing used as a source of health advice, yet misinformation remains a serious concern. What kind of information are young people learning about on TikTok? Are they able to discern fact from fiction? How do we approach misinformation in patients? In this episode, we dissect these issues alongside three special guests: Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul, Professor Margie Danchin and Dr Laxmi Iyengar. &nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

S7 E6 Social Media and Misinformation

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education &amp; information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

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Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education &amp; information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

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