How I Discuss the Current Political Chaos When Patients Ask Health-Related Questions About It

1. Decline in public trust towards healthcare professionals post-COVID-19. 2. Increased political influence complicating medical decision-making. 3. Cuts in healthcare funding affecting service delivery and research. 4. Emphasis on transparency and honesty in patient communication. 5. Importance of addressing socio-political issues pragmatically. 6. Call for professional organizations to take a stand based on data. 7. Ongoing patient trust at the individual clinician level despite broader skepticism.