Dr Anshuman Kaushal Discusses Health Misinformation and Digital Medical Consultations
Dr Anshuman Kaushal, known as 'The Angry Doc', spoke at the India Today Health Wealth Conclave 2026 about combating health misinformation online. He directs his frustration at those exploiting patients' fears for profit, not at patients themselves. Kaushal highlighted how platforms like Instagram and Google influence initial medical consultations and stressed the importance of evidence-based content and transparency. While supportive of AI tools like ChatGPT for summarizing health data, he emphasized that clinical judgment remains the doctor's responsibility and advocated for a scientific approach in society.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 47/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 29 Oct, 01:07 pm. Other outlets followed.