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What we bookmarked this week....Misinformation and Disinformation...from Covid19 to Nutrition... and what to do about it.

Aug 21, 2023

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The theme for this week’s Build Up Bookmark is around misinformation and disinformation.

May be a graphic of text that says 'MISINFORMATION, DISINFORMATION: HOW DO THEY DIFFER? Disinformation When people intentionally create false misleading information make money, have political influence, or to maliciously cause trouble or harm. Why do people share disinformation? Misinformation When people share disinformation but they don't realize false misleading, often because they' rying help or want to feel part f community. Money, political gain, to sow mistrust. cause confusion, Why do people share misinformation? Out fear and wanting to protect people they care about connect with others who are sharing similar information. FIRST DRAFT @FIRSTDRAFTNEWS CREATED IN 2021 LEARN MORE AT FIRSTDRAFTNEWS.ORG/TRAINING'

The effect of the spread of Covid19-related misinformation by a small group of physicians.

This of course was not limited to physicians. We also saw Covid19 misinformation spread by nurses, other health care professionals, and even dietitians. That’s why on Build UP Dietitians, sticking with science is so important to us.

May be an image of text that says '"...Your commitment to evidence-based practice and the promotion of scientific integrity is truly commendable. I think it's vital that we keep this dialogue going to protect our profession from pseudoscience." ~DALIA B.'

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