Dr. Google in patient-physician interactions: Pros and Cons

Authors : Bhupinder Singh, Priyanshi Shah, Fnu Anamika, Gautham Kanagala, Vasu Gupta, Rohit Jain

Pages : 108-113

Doi:10.46310/tjim.1399792

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Publication Date : 2024-07-29

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Dr. Google has evolved with time from being a medical infopedia to an artificial intelligence (AI) powered provider capable of interacting with patients in real time and this happened due to the involvement of social media and AI chatbots. Dr Google is not only consulted as a pre-visiting health information searching tool but it also provides health monitoring and treatment plans. Through the help of social media, people can connect and share medical information in the form of health forums and Youtube videos and seek help. However, it can create new challenges for the medical providers in the form of rapport building, challenging preconceived notions, and managing unnecessary demands from patients. The involvement of Google can have both advantages and disadvantages from patients’ and doctors’ viewpoints and can affect physician scoring system and insurance reimbursement. Hence, it is critical to review the pros and cons of Google’s involvement in medicine and understand the possible future implications.
Keywords : Dr Google, Internet, Patient, Physician