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Expert: The dangers of relying on medical advice found online
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Published: 21 January 2025
A by the Canadian Medical Association found 37 per cent of respondents took medical advice they found online because they don鈥檛 have access to a doctor, leading to significant health consequences for many. It also found misinformation is causing mental distress for a growing number of Canadians.聽聽
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Ma'n Zawati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics, and Associate Member of the Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy, as well as the Faculty of Law. His latest research investigated design flaws and oversight issues in certain health apps, and suggested ways to improve their effectiveness and user safety.聽
man.zawati [at] mcgill.ca (贰苍驳濒颈蝉丑)听