Global Medical Knowledge Awareness Day

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In 2015, the Merck Manuals made a bold commitment to address this new medical knowledge mandate. We pledged to make the best current medical information accessible to 3 billion medical professionals and patients by 2020.

Five years later, we’re proud to say we’ve accomplished our goal.

We’ve expanded the reach of the Manuals making them available to more than 3 billion health care professionals, medical consumers and veterinary experts across 241 countries. The content of the published Manuals, with contributions from more than 350 medical experts, is available in 12 languages.

Our vision for Global Medical Knowledge 2020 has always been rooted in our shared belief that access to accurate, timely and reliable medical information is a universal right. Everyone around the world has a right to medical information. But with that right comes a responsibility. We have a responsibility to continue our mission. Our commitment to trusted health information extends beyond the Global Medical Knowledge 2020 initiative.

Today, that commitment matters more than ever. Amidst a global pandemic, there’s never been a greater focus on medical knowledge. There’s never been a more important need for accurate, reliable medical knowledge. Our efforts to share medical information, best practices and cutting-edge resources that keep our patients and our families safe is vital.

Building on the success of Global Medical Knowledge 2020, we’re bringing new urgency to our focus on advocacy and awareness for trusted, reliable medical information. We’re doing this through Global Medical Knowledge Awareness Day.

Taking place on Oct. 15, 2020 Global Medical Knowledge Awareness Day is a call for all healthcare professionals, medical students and consumers to celebrate and promote the power of actionable health information. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Get Smart About Your Health: Take your health knowledge to the next level by learning about the connection between better medical knowledge and better health outcomes. Commit to reading one health article a week and engaging in lifelong learning around medical knowledge.
• Make Sure Your Health Sources are Credible: Learn what sets good health information apart and how to vet online medical sources. Bookmark sites like The Merck Manuals and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to stay informed about your own health.
• Keep Sharing Accurate and Current Medical Knowledge: Showcase your commitment by adding the Global Medical Knowledge badge to your social profiles and talking to family and friends about the importance of accurate medical knowledge.

Join us on October 15 for Global Medical Knowledge Awareness Day. Join us in promoting medical knowledge. Join us in advocating for health information that moves the needle. Join us in realizing better health outcomes.

Medical knowledge is power. Pass it on.

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