In:
Public Health Forum, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2010-10-1), p. 19-20
Abstract:
The HealthNewsReview.org project finds that many news stories reflect an overly optimistic view of progress in medical research. This may lead citizens to develop unrealistic expectations of their health care system, raising undue demand for costly and unproven approaches that may, in the end, cause more harm than good. The future of health journalism will be determined by which roles journalists choose for themselves: cheerleader or watchdog, fear-mongerer or evidence-based reporter, part of the solution or part of the problem.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1876-4851
,
0944-5587
DOI:
10.1016/j.phf.2010.06.012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2010
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