When members share medication tips in a support group
A question for anyone moderating a health or patient community. Members in our Patient Support Network often share what worked for them: a dose that suited them better, a supplement, a way of timing tablets around meals. It comes from a kind place, and it's often the most useful part of the conversation.
The trouble is that what worked for one person can be risky for another. Our approach so far is to leave the experience in place, add a gentle note reminding everyone to check any change with their own doctor or pharmacist, and remove only posts that tell people to stop or change prescribed treatment.
How do you handle it? A pinned guideline, a stock reply your moderators use, or something else that works?