Doctor launches web series to address popular health misconceptions
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By Kadeem Joseph
A local medical practitioner is launching an online series geared towards tackling medical misconceptions among residents in Antigua and Barbuda.
Dr Courtney Lewis says while many people traditionally depended on their doctors for medical information, many are turning to social media and online sources for advice.
“It has made it a lot more difficult to streamline or to safeguard where the real, true information is coming from, so anyone without training, without specialisation can just have an opinion [on health matters],” he said. “It’s amazing how many people just pick it up, especially young people.”