March 2023 PMID 36626708

Clinician Communication With Patients About Cancer Misinformation: A Qualitative Study.

Carma L Bylund, Michaela D Mullis, Jordan Alpert, Merry Jennifer Markham, Tracy Onega, Carla L Fisher, Skyler B Johnson

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The discussions mostly demonstrate moderate interest, with references to validating online information and the role of clinicians, such as urging patients to verify information with medical professionals. The tone is cautious and supportive, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of misinformation without delving deeply into research methodology or broader implications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions acknowledge the importance of addressing online cancer misinformation, but do not strongly agree or disagree with the study's findings.

InterestModerate interest

There is some interest in the topic, especially when mentioning the importance of validating online information and clinician roles.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments mainly highlight general awareness or support rather than in-depth analysis or critique, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions seem to recognize ongoing issues but do not suggest immediate or profound changes resulting from the publication.

Abstract in brief

The study examines how 21 cancer clinicians (mainly physicians) communicate with patients about cancer misinformation found online, highlighting their approach to tackling harmful false information during healthcare visits.
Four main themes emerged: clinicians work to understand the misinformation, correct it through education, advise on future online searches, and aim to preserve the trust in the clinician-patient relationship.
The research offers insights into four strategies used by clinicians to address online misinformation, providing a foundation for future studies to evaluate how effective these methods are in improving patient understanding.]

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Effective Clinician Strategies for Addressing Cancer Misinformation

This video explores how clinicians communicate with patients about online cancer misinformation, emphasizing understanding, correction, guidance on future searches, and trust preservation to improve patient education.

John Bossaer · May 22, 2025 32 views

Skyler Johnson, MD

@sky__john · X

Mar 20, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,272 followers View post →

Cindy Ell

@CindyEll411 · X

When facing a cancer diagnosis, do you “Google” before speaking to your doctor? It’s important to validate information obtained via the internet with a licensed / certified medical source and have questions ready for physician visits. #CancerMisinformatio https://t.co/bQRXMUoW3X

Jan 11, 2023 · 1,205 followers View post →

Raffaele Giusti

@oncoblogger · X

Clinician Communication With Patients About #Cancer #misinformation @JCOOP_ASCO https://t.co/SlWRqJBkbU

Jan 11, 2023 · 1,515 followers View post →