Influenced to Death Episode #15: Discussing Dr. Google with real doctor Jordan Robertson, ND
Nov 29, 2024
Dr. Jordan Robertson, founder of The Confident Clinician Club and educator in integrative medicine, joins to unpack how the internet influences health decisions. They explore the challenges of discerning reliable medical information in a sea of wellness trends. The conversation highlights outrageous health claims and the need for critical thinking. Robertson emphasizes the evolution of Google’s algorithms towards accuracy and discusses the importance of effective communication between patients and providers in navigating health information.
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Parents and the Internet
- Victoria Lafon jokes about giving her parents internet access without training in critical appraisal.
- They perceive Gwyneth Paltrow's website as equally credible as Harvard Health.
Website Aesthetics and Credibility
- Dr. Jordan Robertson and Victoria Lafon discuss the impact of visually appealing websites on perceived credibility.
- Gwyneth Paltrow's website, with its aesthetics, becomes more convincing than a less visually appealing but more reputable source.
Dr. Robertson's Background
- Dr. Jordan Robertson's background is in critical appraisal, which informs her approach to evidence-based medicine.
- She founded the Confident Clinician Club to provide integrative practitioners with resources for evidence-based practice.