In this episode, Steven Beesley, Samuel Kordik and Lynne Singleton discuss how to spot misinformation on social media and online and how to get better information sources.
- How to evaluate claims you see online: SIFT
Stop and don't accept or share the claim until you've validated it.
Investigate the source
Find better coverage
Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context
- How to get reliable information:
Official sources: HC Public health, HC OEM, Texas DSHS, CDC, WHO
Known, vetted sources on Twitter (infectious disease list!)
Information from CCEMS
Here Are Some of the Coronavirus Hoaxes That Spread In The First Few Weeks
Sifting Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Simplest Way to Spot Coronavirus Misinformation on Social Media
Resources from the Prehospital Care Research Forum
Demystifying EMS Research
