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Doctors say medical misinformation has gotten worse, survey finds

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A survey of doctors released Wednesday showed how pervasive medical falsehoods have become — not only online, but also within the walls of medical exam rooms where doctors and patients talk.

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Doctors say medical misinformation has gotten worse, survey finds

A survey of doctors released Wednesday showed how pervasive medical falsehoods have become — not only online, but also within the walls of medical exam rooms where doctors and patients talk

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NBC News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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