Physicians should actively engage with patients to provide accurate, evidence-based information, countering online misinformation effectively.
Building trust with patients is crucial for open communication and addressing misconceptions directly.
Utilizing digital platforms to disseminate reliable information can help counteract the spread of falsehoods.
Encouraging patients to critically evaluate information sources and guiding them to reputable resources is essential for informed decision-making.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses what physicians can do to ensure patient education in spite of misinformation available online.

In an interview with Medical Economics, Richard W. Miller, MD, a psychiatrist with Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, talked about steps that physicians can take to combat the misinformation that is so readily available online, and ensure that patients are well-educated.