Medical Professionals' Responsibility in Dispelling Misinformation

Healthcare professionals, particularly medical doctors, have a duty to ensure evidence-based practices and to avoid misinforming the public. There is a problematic assumption of general knowledge across healthcare professions, leading to a prevalence of nutrition books with unsubstantiated claims authored by medical doctors. This issue is widespread in the UK, Ireland, and the US, and stems from an authority bias. Medical professionals should seek guidance from registered dieticians to avoid spreading misinformation and uphold a higher standard of care. It is inexcusable to propagate unsubstantiated claims, given the potential impact on public belief.