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Can doctors on social media help lead to less misinformation? These TikTok DOs hope so

By The DO Staff

04.27.23

Since the advent of social media, humans have enjoyed access to a seemingly endless stream of information that can be consumed anyplace, anywhere, anytime. The simple post of a photo or video has the potential to immediately reach hundreds, thousands, if not millions of people. What makes social media so special is that there is room for everyone. Anyone who wants to post, can. While scrolling through your feed, you might come across a college student demonstrating the latest dance trend or a grandparent sharing their favorite recipe—you might even come across your doctor.