Ophthalmology is projected to face one of the steepest physician shortages of any subspecialty by 2038.
Publication|Articles|July 29, 2024
- Ophthalmology Times: July 2024
- Volume 49
- Issue 7
Physicians can use media training, public relations to combat medical misinformation
Author(s)Jessica Abo
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A recent survey shows that 40% of Americans say they have been exposed to false information involving health care. Several of my health care provider clients have shared that they spend hours each week reeducating patients who’ve followed misleading advice from social media platforms.
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