Dead Wrong
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In Dead Wrong, Dr. Geeta Nayyar examines the growth and impact of medical misinformation in the digital age and argues that healthcare professionals must reclaim the public narrative.
She draws on her clinical experience and leadership roles in health tech to explain how misinformation became mainstream, how institutions created vacuums that influencers filled, and what practical steps clinicians and systems can take.
The book mixes case studies, policy discussion, and actionable recommendations for hospitals, clinicians, and other stakeholders.
Nayyar emphasizes the business case for physician-led, institution-backed health communication and the importance of simplifying complex science for the public.
Ultimately, the book is a call to action for clinicians to engage in public education to restore trust and accuracy in health information.
She draws on her clinical experience and leadership roles in health tech to explain how misinformation became mainstream, how institutions created vacuums that influencers filled, and what practical steps clinicians and systems can take.
The book mixes case studies, policy discussion, and actionable recommendations for hospitals, clinicians, and other stakeholders.
Nayyar emphasizes the business case for physician-led, institution-backed health communication and the importance of simplifying complex science for the public.
Ultimately, the book is a call to action for clinicians to engage in public education to restore trust and accuracy in health information.
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