The good & bad of social media
There's lots of free information about breast cancer and reconstruction on Instagram. But how do you know it’s factually correct?
Dr Liz O’Riordan is known as the breast surgeon who has breast cancer. Liz talks about why she uses Instagram to create evidence-based content about breast cancer and how you can check the accuracy of online information. And she talks about how even she found it difficult to ask her doctor about a information she'd seen on social media.
If you’re a patient, advocate or medical professional who uses social media – or is thinking of using it – this episode for you!
Luan and Liz cover a lot, including:
Online community
Doctors using social media
The CRAP test
AI & Chat GPT
Digital literacy
Equity of representation
Responsibilities of advocacy
And Liz talks about her new book, ‘Under the Knife: Life Lessons from the Operating Theatre’, and how its publication was community-funded through her Instagram account.
Listen to this episode
Links:
Don’t Ignore The Elephant podcast
Where you can find Luan:
If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
