Fighting Medical Misinformation and Disinformation
ACP is committed to stopping and preventing the spread of disinformation and misinformation and vigorously supports the use of science and scientific expertise based on the best available evidence. The College's efforts range from publishing evidence-based scientific content weekly, creating educational materials, issuing public statements, and collaborating with like-minded organizations. ACP is working with a broad array of associations, boards, and societies on several different initiatives to mitigate medical misinformation.
Embracing Neurodiversity in Medicine—Building a More Inclusive Physician Workforce
JAMA Network: Roy Hamilton, MD, MS; Zachary Williams, PhD; Edward S. Brodkin, MD
Diversity of all kinds drives excellence in medicine by allowing our profession to tap more fully into the richness of human experiences, perspectives, and abilities. Moreover, a workforce that better represents the diversity in our population is ultimately better equipped to serve it. It is time for our profession to avail itself of the full range of talents represented by neurodiversity and to address the biases our profession has toward neurodivergent patients and colleagues. Great things will be possible when our field finally starts to think differently about thinking differently.
The Digital Divide Is Widening Mental Health Inequality
Mad in America: Kevin Gallagher
New research shows that digital access is shaping health outcomes, further entrenching disparities in care and reinforcing social determinants of mental health. These advancements have introduced new layers of exclusion, creating what researchers call the Digital Determinants of Health (DDOH)—a new category of health inequities that intersect with existing social determinants of health (SDOH).
Firsthand Experiences and Reflections of the Wards
Annals Graphic Medicine: Oscar Li, BS
Back to the March 21, 2025 issue of ACP IM Thriving