"About 68 percent of adults have turned to a search engine for medical advice in the past. But Dr. Google has a competitor. About 32 percent of adults, approximately half of those who sought advice online, turned to AI chatbots for help."
"Rodman thinks such resources, used appropriately, are an overall net good. He offers a stoplight system to figure out when it's safe to ask a chatbot, and when you should really just ask your doctor."
"In the early 2000s, doctors noticed people would come into their appointments with articles they found online, but it was still only among really tech-savvy people. It certainly wasn't a normal interaction."
AI chatbots are increasingly used for medical advice, with 32% of adults seeking help from them. Adam Rodman emphasizes the importance of using these tools safely. He suggests a stoplight system to determine when to consult a chatbot versus a doctor. The rise of online medical information has transformed patient interactions, with many coming to appointments armed with information from the internet. While some patients are well-informed, others may rely on dubious sources, necessitating careful guidance on AI usage.
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