YouTube now verifying videos by UK doctors to combat misinformation

Accounts that applied to the verification scheme are now starting to receive their YouTube mark of authenticity on their videos, to make it as easy as possible users to know if the information has come from a qualified healthcare professional. — Unsplash

LONDON: YouTube has launched a verification system for UK-based doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals to help Britons dodge medical misinformation online.

UK-based users accounted for more than two billion video views of clips on health conditions in 2021.