80% of us go online to look up health related content. Many of us look up symptoms which is natural but how do we know we are doing it safely?
Here I look at the pros and pitfalls of doing this and how to decide when to see a medical professional.
Links:
Peripheral neuropathy: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/
Internet vs GP 2013 (me on BBC1): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019px0x
Digital triage: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/digitally-enabled-triage/
Trust in doctors: https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/why-we-dont-trust-doctors-like-we-used-to-79784b56
Depression questionnaire: https://patient.info/doctor/mental-health/phq-9
National Back Pain pathway: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/back-pain/national-low-back-and-radicular-pain-pathway/
Ada Health - on of the leaders in symptom checking: https://ada.com/
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