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AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say
- Doctors report that AI tools and a shortage of primary care doctors are increasing the trend of DIY diagnosis and treatment.
- The risks associated with DIY diagnosis include unsafe remedies from social media and delays in seeking proper medical treatment.
- A lack of family doctors creates a gap in accessible, trustworthy health information for patients.
- A significant concern is misdiagnosis, as many patients desire involvement in their own healthcare decisions.
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Winnipeg Free Press
AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
For years, many people have experienced health problems that seem impossible to diagnose or treat, despite consulting numerous specialists and having extensive medical tests. These cases generate not only frustration in patients, but also a sense of impotence in the medical environment, which sometimes fails to find clear answers or effective solutions. However, the advancement of technology, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (A…
AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Doctors say the advent of AI and a lack of access to primary care are feeding a rising trend in people trying to diagnose and treat themselves online. They say the risks include trying remedies posted on social media that are unsafe, delaying seeking legitimate medical treatment and being financially exploited by paying for things that don’t work. In a media briefing hosted by the Ontario Medical Association, an endocrinologist, a canc…
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