Understanding the “Barbie Effect” & How Pop Culture Can Influence Patient Healthcare

Today we are joined by Dr. Christopher Worsham from Harvard Medical School. He explains why healthcare professionals should utilize publicly available data to better understand how popular culture influences patient behaviors. 

Reference: 

Worsham CM, et al. Online search interest in gynecologists after the release of the film Barbie. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2424658. Published 2024 Jul 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24658

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