Americans Say Doctors Should be Held Accountable for Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation

A majority of Americans think doctors who intentionally spread misinformation about COVID-19 should be held accountable, according to a new poll conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the de Beaumont Foundation. Following are the key findings: Some medical doctors are publicly and intentionally spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. Should doctors who intentionally spread misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines be held accountable? 90%: Yes, Americans need to be able to trust doctors, and spreading false information is dangerous and irresponsible. 10%: No, doctors should have the right to share any health information they want.