Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources – CTV
February 10, 2026
OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice — and getting answers that put them in danger.
The national group, which represents physicians across the country, says the trend is especially alarming because so many people don’t have access to a primary care provider, and they’re turning to sources that are easily available and quick.
“It’s alarming because a lot of that information is misinformation, disinformation, and false information. And so that really undermines the trust between patients and their physicians,” said Dr. Margot Burnell, the CMA’s president.
In a new survey commissioned by the CMA and conducted by Abacus Data, the association asked 5,001 Canadians a series of questions about where they get their health information and which sources they consider reliable.
Nearly all of the survey respondents reported that they look for health information online — most often for information about a particular condition or a symptom, or for treatment options.
