The Dangers of Online Diagnosis

In the age of the internet, many feel a great relief in having access to any information they want anytime and anywhere. People’s confidence in the internet has become so great that it sometimes causes more harm than good. When it comes to symptoms, many consult the internet before a doctor, and if the case is vice versa, many would still take Mr. Google’s advice over the doctor’s prescription. While researching on the internet for references is practiced even by doctors, patients should always keep in mind that doctors do not take the internet as a tool to diagnose an illness – and neither should you!

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