Fake News and Small Truths: A Reflection on the Political Competence of Nurses

Abstract

Objective: to present a theoretical discussion about the political competence of nurses in the face of the phenomenon of the spread of fake news and small truths. Discussion: based on critical philosophical-political thinking, the concept of factual truth is described and discussed, as opposed to that of opinion, and its implications in the political and health fields. Based on the concept of the nurse's work process, issues considered central to their political competence are discussed. Conclusion: the importance of developing the political competence of nurses in the face of changing demographic, social and political scenarios and threats to health as a universal right is reiterated.

Fake News and the Covid-19 Pandemic: Repercussions on Nursing Assistance

“…For many, PBEbecame synonymous with nursing [48]. However, between what the public academy and what is disseminated there is a reality permeated by political interests and planned disinformation [49].That said, nurses play an important role in reducing the harm caused by health misinformation. It is part of the ethical duty of nurses to ensure that patients have access to credible information, which can be defined simply as information that is consistent with the best scientific evidence available at the time [50].…”

“…It is part of the ethical duty of nurses to ensure that patients have access to credible information, which can be defined simply as information that is consistent with the best scientific evidence available at the time [50]. By accessing and disseminating reliable information, nursing, as a profession committed to the health needs of the population, does not become a hostage to "reliable evidence concealment processes, nor outside of qualified, critical, respectful and plural political debate" [49]. Considering that science is not understood by a large part of the population, this fact contributes to making it unattainable, clashing with the cultural standards belonging to many.…”

Conhecimentos E Práticas De Profissionais Da Saúde Sobre Fake News

“…Com o avanço generalizado das plataformas digitais e dos meios de comunicação está cada vez mais difícil diferenciar fake news de conteúdos verdadeiros e confiáveis. Atualmente muitas pessoas utilizam tecnologias digitais para a produção e distribuição de notícias, que com rapidez são compartilhadas facilitando a divulgação de todas as notícias, inclusive as falsas 3 . Ainda, o Brasil é considerado um dos países com maior circulação de notícias falsas em nível global 4 .…”

O trabalho da enfermagem na imunização no contexto da crise sanitária brasileira

“…Por um lado, a pandemia acirrou o que se tem denominado de guerra de narrativas -muito embora quando se trata de evidências científicas fala-se de elementos concretos que se mostram como a melhor resposta disponível no momento, não se tratando apenas de um discurso. Por outro lado, a enxurrada informacional trouxe à luz questões como a relação entre os campos científico, político e religioso, e a circulação de meias verdades, ou fake news, mostrou ser mais que um ato de irresponsabilidade, podendo se constituir um crime contra o processo civilizatório (18). .…”