17. How a Pseudo-Expert's Blog Endangered Residents of Healthville, USA
In the city of Healthville, USA, a community health crisis emerges as residents, including middle-aged Susan, turn to online forums for medical advice. Influenced by a popular health blogger, Dr. Green (not a real doctor), people begin to follow unproven dietary regimens, leading to nutritional deficiencies and health complications.
Individual outcomes
Susan and others face health risks and worsened medical conditions. Tensions at home also run high, taking a psychological toll on the entire family.
Societal outcomes
Societally, this leads to increased healthcare costs and a burden on the healthcare system.
Competences involved in this scenario:
Social systems affected by this scenario:
M6. Claim verification
D3. Search engines and user profiling
S4. Official and unofficial sources
Healthcare Providers
Public Health Systems
Media