Saudi health authority summons medic for viral video with 'misleading claims'

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health has said that it has monitored the spread of a video clip circulating misleading health information via social media regarding statin medications for lowering cholesterol.

The authority said that these claims have caused some patients to stop their treatment without consulting their physician, possibly exposing them to direct health risks.

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The Ministry of Health has said that any medical decisions should be made under the supervision of physicians.

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The authority indicated that the doctor who appeared in the misleading content has been summoned to provide a statement regarding what was circulated.

The Ministry emphasised that legal measures will be taken against anyone proven to publish misleading medical information or violate the ethics of the health profession.

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