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Distrust in Science and Medicine is Not New, Amplified by Social Media

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Public trust in science and medicine has been eroding for years, a trend confirmed by the recent Edelman Trust Barometer. This distrust is not new, with historical precedents dating back to the Middle Ages and evident during events like the HIV epidemic and COVID-19. Social media has amplified these existing concerns, making the illusion of widespread trust, built on silence rather than active engagement, more apparent. Addressing this trust gap requires healthcare systems to improve communication, acknowledge past research harms, and be more transparent about financial influences. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a societal trend and historical context of distrust in science and medicine, rather than reporting on a specific new event or release.

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Distrust in Science and Medicine is Not New, Amplified by Social Media

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Lisa Fitzpatrick, Contributor ·

    Distrust In Science Isn't New: We Mistook Silence For Trust

    Distrust in medicine and science isn't a new crisis. Drawing on decades in communities, a physician explains the real source and how we earn trust.

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