Is Google Truly Your Friend?

Episode 9 of the The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast podcast, hosted by Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose, titled "Is Google Truly Your Friend?" was published on February 5, 2024 and runs 7 minutes.

February 5, 2024 ·7m · The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast

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Summary

"Never google your symptoms", this is the advice healthcare professionals give to patients but the truth remains that many people consult Google first concerning their symptoms before visiting the hospital or pharmacy. This episode examines what googling symptoms may mean for the patient and attempts to answer the question of whether Google can be a patient's friend or not.

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"Never google your symptoms", this is the advice healthcare professionals give to patients but the truth remains that many people consult Google first concerning their symptoms before visiting the hospital or pharmacy. This episode examines what googling symptoms may mean for the patient and attempts to answer the question of whether Google can be a patient's friend or not.

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