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Medical Association and Public Prosecutor's Office sign protocol to combat digital fraud and quackery

The Ordem dos Médicos (Medical Association) has signed a protocol with the PGR (Public Prosecutor's Office) to target the unauthorized practice of medicine and digital health misinformation. The agreement aims to increase oversight and accountability for those posing as qualified medical professionals online.

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If you are seeking medical advice online, this new collaboration aims to help you identify and report fake practitioners, though you should always verify a doctor's credentials via the Ordem dos Médicos official portal.

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