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DESINFORMATION MEDICALE [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology of Communication
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
DEF

The dissemination of deliberately false or misleading medical information with the intention of influencing the opinions of those who receive it.

CONT

Medical disinformation has interfered with healthcare workers' ability to communicate with the general population in a wide variety of public health contexts globally. This has limited the effectiveness of evidence-based medicine and healthcare capacity.

PHR

medical disinformation campaign

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie de la communication
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
DEF

Diffusion d'informations de nature médicale délibérément fausses ou trompeuses, avec l'intention d'influencer l'opinion des personnes qui les reçoivent.

PHR

lutter contre la désinformation médicale

Spanish

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