Canadian GPs believe that media health reporting could be better

Canadian general practitioners are concerned about the lack of accuracy in media coverage of health issues, according to a recent survey.

Only 34% of Canadian general practitioners in a recent poll considered media reports on medical health information to be highly accurate, while another 33% doubted reporters' ability to provide accurate and practical advice for people to lead healthier lives. Despite this, 72% thought that media coverage of health issues was generally a good …