Evidence-Based Communication Strategies and Practical Tips to Address Medical Misinformation
Evidence-Based Communication Strategies and Practical Tips to Address Medical Misinformation is organized by AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term care Medicine
Activity Created: 3/2022
Credits Available Until 3/2025
Description:
This session will review the impact of medical misinformation on healthcare and discuss potential interventions to address misinformation and slow its spread. Attendees will participate in facilitated group communication practice drills to develop skills for meaningful communications with patients and family members reporting medical misinformation. In addition, participants will identify common unhelpful approaches when talking with patients who report misinformation. Additionally, the speakers will discuss practical tips to fact-check and evaluate the authenticity of the information source, which attendees can integrate into patient education.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the impact of medical misinformation on healthcare outcomes.
• Recognize potentially harmful approaches in addressing medical misinformation.
• Apply effective strategies for working with patients and families who report medical misinformation.
• Identify practical tips for patients and families to fact-check health information available online.