As patients increasingly diagnose their ailments online, doctors see both opportunities to improve care and challenges from those who resist their medical advice.
“Don’t confuse your Google search with my medical degree.” — Phrase that appears on mugs and memes.
Eve Bloomgarden, MD, an endocrinologist at NorthShore University Health System, based in Evanston, Illinois, has experienced the benefits and drawbacks of patients going online to learn about their medical conditions.