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Such tactics can be argued to go against principles of 'good ethics' particularly where (public) health is concerned, and where not likely to be obvious, context (as provided above with coffee etc.) should be provided. This is not unreasonable, the public expects high standards, when reading about things that are used to make health choices. Please see the next picture particularly the second tweet pictured, regarding the reasons for being untruthful, and why that isn't ok. | Such tactics can be argued to go against principles of 'good ethics' particularly where (public) health is concerned, and where not likely to be obvious, context (as provided above with coffee etc.) should be provided. This is not unreasonable, the public expects high standards, when reading about things that are used to make health choices. Please see the next picture particularly the second tweet pictured, regarding the reasons for being untruthful, and why that isn't ok. | ||
[[File:Screenshot from 2022-11-01 14-11-48.png|alt=The first tweet pictured states: "In mice. But you don't say "in mice," so you are deliberately misleading readers. Why do you do this? You have done things like this consistently for years now. Misleading your followers is a violation of Truth-Telling, a fundamental moral principle in Healthcare Ethics." The second: "Deliberately violating one fundamental moral principle of healthcare ethics, Truth-Telling, to achieve a perceived paternalistic Utilitarian goal."|left|thumb|Dr Gardner, a screenshot from twitter ]] | [[File:Screenshot from 2022-11-01 14-11-48.png|alt=The first tweet pictured states: "In mice. But you don't say "in mice," so you are deliberately misleading readers. Why do you do this? You have done things like this consistently for years now. Misleading your followers is a violation of Truth-Telling, a fundamental moral principle in Healthcare Ethics." The second: "Deliberately violating one fundamental moral principle of healthcare ethics, Truth-Telling, to achieve a perceived paternalistic Utilitarian goal."|left|thumb|Dr Gardner, a screenshot from twitter ]] | ||
Many media reports, and even press releases seem to use the tactic pictured in the image, failing to mention that the results are from a study in mice. | Many media reports, and even press releases seem to use the tactic pictured in the image, failing to mention that the results are from a study in mice. | ||
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[[Charles A. Gardner|Dr Gardner]] Has a PHD in developmental neurobiology, and has taught healthcare ethics. | [[Charles A. Gardner|Dr Gardner]] Has a PHD in developmental neurobiology, and has taught healthcare ethics. | ||
=== Image manipulation === | |||
[[File:1839E75E-7321-46FF-AFB7-2D522AF401B4.png|alt=Screenshot from Twitter referring to image manipulation, and it’s prevalence in scientific papers. This is far too common in all science, not only THR.|left|thumb|Screenshot from Twitter referring to image manipulation, and it’s prevalence in scientific papers. This is far too common in all science, not only THR.]] | |||
[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/10/29/opinion/science-fraud-image-manipulation-photoshop.html?unlocked_article_code=JP6v9FFDKJGBQu6-EXI6KZotNQxI9v4Uwa8iv1yXu1Jylvr-aZkat0TS-v8QUynrTfx-EfPE0YSFsYq_4fdeMdCuM2Ca6KF7N5NZBb-F2QfTsE0rlzXp4RJy6EBRKqALE3yY1dmUW5URxMR2pYurvw_nnQiv16tceGdeqmMNYYS1Cmkf4spCLpx_cvw2kRhenxy6c_rRgXGPvssslUWglhpLPIccTc3eiwfi-bpnYFAmq82LA_YTSThJYBNjS1xabAL-YaYwceAtGH4ONGL17J-cUWglo605d7eNqXUw7O81zYpImUfboQ3AN1BixRNo01akrL1VKW1QI54lg_CAMPIumBHEE57iwgKX0PmqdUF9XNZ8hAgnW7TJyPsx1oiw4UrCMQ&smid=share-url New York Times article] '''[[Elisabeth Bik|By Elisabeth Bik]]''' | |||
Dr. Bik is a microbiologist who has worked at Stanford University and for the Dutch National Institute for Health. She works to find and bring to attention such issues, please see the article for details. | |||
She is also active on [https://twitter.com/microbiomdigest?s=21&t=39fn2AMuQMxh1qzdpLIkGg Twitter] | |||
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Revision as of 07:23, 2 November 2022
Information Manipulation/Misrepresentation
When THR is reported in the media, manipulation techniques are sometimes employed. The press may, or may not be aware that this is happening, but often the attempt is quite transparent, and the research required to prove it, so trivial, it is hard to argue they are not complicit.
Here are ways to spot this, including the less obvious omissions and questionable use of language.
Creative use of language
For example the word may is doing all the work here, when we read the article, and the study it reports on, we find that short term changes in heart rate and blood pressure where detected, however nothing harmful or long term. Such things as drinking a cup of coffee, running for a bus, or a surprise gift, all cause similar changes.
Such tactics can be argued to go against principles of 'good ethics' particularly where (public) health is concerned, and where not likely to be obvious, context (as provided above with coffee etc.) should be provided. This is not unreasonable, the public expects high standards, when reading about things that are used to make health choices. Please see the next picture particularly the second tweet pictured, regarding the reasons for being untruthful, and why that isn't ok.
Many media reports, and even press releases seem to use the tactic pictured in the image, failing to mention that the results are from a study in mice.
Clearly the public should not be confused in this way, particularly if no evidence has been found for these results to reflect what happens in humans. Omission of information that is required to make an informed decision, particularly if the public can't reasonably expected to deduce or know, is a violation of ethics.
Dr Gardner Has a PHD in developmental neurobiology, and has taught healthcare ethics.
Image manipulation
New York Times article By Elisabeth Bik
Dr. Bik is a microbiologist who has worked at Stanford University and for the Dutch National Institute for Health. She works to find and bring to attention such issues, please see the article for details.
She is also active on Twitter
Warning: Contentious subject, please would Page Authors take care to remain factual and include evidence/examples.