That's a great question, Maya - clearly misinformation is spreading faster today, but then so is the voice of those combatting it with truth and science. It seems we have access to more information than ever, so the need for vigilance is ever present.

"Publishers cannot fall back upon the convenient theory of irresponsibility as to advertisements... They are parties in the transaction & share the profits of this deception practised upon the ignorance... of the masses they profess to educate & protect."
Boston Medical & Surgical Journal, 1866
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One thing that struck me: doctors tackling #medical misinformation in popular media is nothing new!

Here's to all the healthcare professionals today who work tirelessly to combat #misinformation on #socialmedia.

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One of the important points that comes out in the Social Metrics Commission report is that over half of those who are poor are either disabled or live with someone with a disability
socialmetricscommission.org.uk/social-metri...

I'd love to tell you more. Could I reach you by email? Or if you follow me back I'll DM you 👍

Thank you Greg! Exciting space to keep watching the healthcare conversation and community grow...

Love it! And your healthcare leadership online. I'd love to chat with you about a collaboration. Would you be open to a conversation?

It's a thoughtful piece that captured the moment.
I'd love to include you in my next podcast season later this year - it's about how social media is changing medical learning. It would be so good to learn from your experience on X + BlueSky.
Would you be open to hearing more?

Compassion in any setting changes everything

@rory-stewart.bsky.social I realize I'm 20 years late to the Places In Between party, but the message seems as important as ever