So it’s nice when professionals tell us what is really up. We’ve gathered some of the best tips from nurses, dermatologists, paramedics, surgeons, and even chefs on things they would never do because of their insider knowledge. Never knew it’s better not to defrost your food on the counter? Read on and find more nuggets of wisdom that professionals from various fields wish others knew as well!
Bored Panda reached out to two doctors who we are featuring in this list, Dr. Betsy Grunch, a board-certified neurosurgeon, spine specialist, and content creator, and Dr. Raj Arora, NHS general practitioner and medical educator.
Both were kind enough to tell us more about how social media can help medical professionals educate people on health and well-being and how people can know who to trust in digital spaces ripe with misinformation. Read our conversations below!
Dr. Raj Arora: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Dr. Betsy Grunch: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | X | YouTube
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Two of the content creators, general practitioner Dr. Raj Arora and neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch agreed to tell Bored Panda more about the ethics of sharing healthcare advice on the Internet.
Both Dr. Grunch and Dr. Arora are content creators on social media, using their knowledge and expertise to educate the public about healthcare. Grunch says that it’s a great way for medical professionals to demystify their areas of expertise.
“It provides access to a much broader audience and empowers patients to take a more active role in their health. As medical professionals, we can present options that patients may not know to ask about.” She says it also helps patients who already have a diagnosis but may want “further clarification” or are just looking to alleviate their fears.
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“Online resources and social media platforms allow people to access evidence-based medical information that can empower people to make informed choices or to ask questions that matter to them,” she goes on.
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“Having health professionals put out information and work with bodies like the NHS and World Health Organisation means that we can ensure we are putting out factual information and busting misinformation as much as possible,” Dr. Arora says.
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She notes how certain platforms are taking action to guarantee credibility. “Social media entities like YouTube Health are creating ‘health shelves.’ These push videos/information from verified health professionals onto the platform ahead of other sources.”
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“Here, the WHO works with health creators and established doctors to ensure that safe, correct, and evidence-based information is put out there when it comes to health content.”
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“I think following an opinion that has experience, states sources and data, and uses evidence-based information but also has a recognized health/beauty qualification is paramount,” Dr. Arora concludes.
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