Thread by @drvishal82

Death by Whatsapp

As health professionals it is our duty to correct misinformation but please remember most of us are tired and drained. It is not easy to stand up to and fight the pandemic of misinformation in each of the residential and family groups

We should always share responsibly but the responsibility increases manifold during these torrid times.

This is something a well intentioned citizen shared on whatsapp group of our society.

Not only it promotes an unknown medicine but argues against 'running' after oxygen

When questioned about evidence he shared another image

It took a bit of effort and explanation, but being a well meaning citizen he expressed regret

Here is another gem shared by another resident 👩‍💻

And then somebody shared a list of phone numbers who provided free oxygen. Not one of the numbers worked actually

As I said we must share responsibly
✅ Can you vouch for what you are sharing
✅ Numbers, contents and facts: are they from a reliable source or have you verified them
✅ If you are sharing any treatment, are you a health care professional and expert for that area

Let us take responsibility for what we share. Try to share positive and helpful things which are truthful and factually correct.
At time that we live in, it could easily be the differrence between life and death
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