More and more Internet users are using YouTube as a source for a wide variety of health information. Now the video platform would like to introduce a new label to highlight particularly reliable sources of health information.

The aim of the “ Info areas with context to the source of the health information ” is to enable a better classification of the origin of the health-related content. This was announced by YouTube manager Dr. Garth Graham, Global Head of YouTube Health, in a blog post on October 18, 2022.

Dr. Garth Graham (Global Head of YouTube Health) writes:

Every day people around the world use YouTube to find out about health and ask questions. That's why it's very important to us to make information on health-related topics accessible from reliable sources. With this goal in mind, YouTube Health is committed to helping doctors, nurses and health experts make high-quality health information available where many people go every day - on YouTube.

We are therefore pleased to announce that we will be introducing a number of new health features for YouTube users in Germany from 2023. Info panels with context about the source of health information will help users identify videos from authoritative sources. Additionally, videos from these sources are highlighted in search results in the health-related content section when users search for health topics. This contextual information is intended to make it easier for them to find and evaluate health information on the Internet.

To find reliable sources of health information, the criteria National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and validated by the World Health Organization NAM is an independent, nonprofit organization that brings together leading health, medical and biomedical experts to provide unbiased, evidence-based recommendations on health and science topics.

This methodology identifies relevant healthcare sources such as recognized healthcare organizations, hospitals and government institutions.

How do I sign up for YouTube Health as a health resource?

To be included in the group of reliable sources of health information, we have a process in place. Starting October 27, 2022, eligible healthcare organizations, clinics, and health information providers can apply to be included in the new YouTube Health health feature. The launch on YouTube is expected to take place from the beginning of 2023.

Proof of current approval is required to apply. Applicants must have a YouTube channel and adhere to health information guidelines recommended Council of Medical Specialty Societies You can find detailed information about the admission requirements here .

All health information providers submitting a request will be reviewed against these guidelines. The approval of the applicant medical professionals is verified by an independent organization. Starting in 2023, verified and approved YouTube channels that have applied through this process will be identified by an information panel with context on the source of the health information and will appear accordingly in search results for health content. Admission using this procedure is possible for health facilities and health professionals in Germany. After launching in Germany, we plan to expand YouTube Health to additional markets and facilities in the coming months.

Germany is the first country to introduce the new YouTube Health concept

Overall, YouTube Health offers great potential to help people in Germany find and reliably use content from reliable health sources on YouTube. We look forward to the next phase of our work to provide people with trusted health information that is both evidence-based and culturally relevant.

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