Review: COVID-19, fake news and the role of the general practice nurse

Review: COVID-19, fake news and the role of the general practice nurse

This article suggests that nurses are in a unique position to address misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19.

Confusing and incorrect information about COVID-19 is being shared by both traditional and social media outlets. Misinformation, disinformation, and rumors can lead to fear, anxiety, distrust, and dangerous behaviors. Because nurses are the most trusted health profession, they have an opportunity identify COVID-19 misconceptions and direct people to reliable sources of information.

|2020-05-21T08:35:06-04:00May 21st, 2020|COVID-19 Literature|Comments Off on Review: COVID-19, fake news and the role of the general practice nurse

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