Dr. Google: Is It Making Us Healthier or More Anxious?
I've been a nurse for twelve years, and I see more patients than ever relying on online symptom checkers before coming to the clinic. Some arrive with a correct self-diagnosis and clear questions, but others are so misled by what they read that it takes extra time to untangle their fears. Is Dr. Google actually making us healthier, or is it just feeding health anxiety and unnecessary visits? I think most people can't accurately judge when to trust online health information, and that's the core problem.