The social media influencers your patients are turning to before they get to your clinic

Instagram and TikTok accounts of patients with lived experience of their conditions are the new “Dr Google.” <b>Stephanie Santos Paulo</b> speaks to four “patient influencers” about misinformation, medical gaslighting, and paid-for promotions

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BMJ
Published
2025-12-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r2501
Citations
2
Primary Topic
Social Media in Health Education
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Abstract

Instagram and TikTok accounts of patients with lived experience of their conditions are the new “Dr Google.” <b>Stephanie Santos Paulo</b> speaks to four “patient influencers” about misinformation, medical gaslighting, and paid-for promotions

BMJVol. 391
BMJ Group (United Kingdom)
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Social Media in Health Education
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