Description: Social media misinformation in healthcare refers to false, misleading, or unverified health‑related claims that spread rapidly across digital platforms. These inaccuracies can undermine evidence‑based practice, diminish public trust, and negatively influence patient decision‑making. Understanding how misinformation forms and spreads is essential for healthcare professionals to counteract its impact and promote reliable health communication.

Microsoft Teams Webinar link to register for the live session: Register Here

Speaker: Jordan Weber, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident- Aurora Medical Center Grafton

Objectives: ​​ 

1. Identify common sources and forms of health misinformation encountered in clinical practice.
2. Recognize the credibility of health‑related claims using evidence‑based tools and reliable information sources.
3. Outline a structured approach to correcting inaccurate patient beliefs while maintaining rapport and trust.
4. Locate trustworthy, patient‑appropriate resources that support accurate health understanding and informed decision‑making.

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials:  Single Activity Flyer - Live-Weber 51226.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-014-L04-P
Pharmacy Technician UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-014-L04-T