How Wellness Influencers Spreading Misinformation Signals a Deeper Problem Within Our Health Care System

When I turned 18, I moved on from the pediatrician I’d seen since birth and joined the world of adult health care. This was also the last time I had a regular primary care doctor.

Although I still get a physical every year, it’s with a new doctor each time, depending on my location, insurance and which office answers the phone — usually after a few calls and endless hold music. Timely appointments are tough to come by, so if I need immediate attention, I’ll head to an urgent care and prepare for what…