Beware TikTok doctors

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Learning Overview

Learning Objective

To know how to critically evaluate health advice and information from influencers.

Learning Focus

Examine how health information online can be exaggerated, false or commercially motivated.
Practise critical questioning of health claims, especially from influencers.

Success Criteria

I know that influencers might promote health, fitness or beauty tips to sell products, not for medical reasons.
I know that emotions like anxiety, fear or worries about body image can affect how I judge health information.
I can explain the difference between general health advice, personal opinion, and a medical diagnosis.
I can think critically about advice shared by influencers, especially if it’s linked to products or sponsorship.
I can report or challenge health misinformation I come across online.

Learning Domain

Domain 3 - Being Healthy.