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Medicine Specialist - Misinformation Discovery
Mercor • Remote
Education
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Type
Contract
Pay Rate
$170/task
Listed
154d ago
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A short survey for specialist physicians on the consumer health misconceptions you encounter in patient interactions and online.
Estimated time: 8-10 minutes.
Estimated time
Honorarium on completion
Comprehensive Overview
A short survey for specialist physicians on the consumer health misconceptions you encounter in patient interactions and online. Estimated time: 8-10 minutes. Honorarium on completion: $25
Comprehensive Overview We’re identifying consumer health misconceptions that require specialist evaluation to address accurately. We’d like your help identifying misconceptions you’ve encountered, either from your own patient interactions or from social consumer platforms, such as X, Reddit, TikTok, or similar platforms. We’re especially interested in claims where the differential diagnosis depends on knowledge specific to your specialty. For each misconception you submit, please include a source: a link to the post, video, or thread where you saw it. Sourcing helps us verify prevalence and understand the claim’s framing. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Healthcare
- Valid professional license or certification in the relevant clinical/health field (MD, DO, RN, RD, NBHWC, etc.)
- Current knowledge of medical standards and practices
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