Dr Google

Dr Grant Blashki talks about the pros and cons of looking up health information online. In this short video he warns against the risk of over focusing on rare or unlikely outcomes that can be a great source of anxiety and misunderstanding amongst patients. He also talks about the importance of seeking out health information which is high quality and based on scientific evidence.

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What’s up Doc? The benefits of a good GP
By Grant Blashki and Michael Kidd
Throughout history people have relied on some form of doctor or other healer to help them and their families during times of illness, and to provide comfort and cures for various forms of sickness…