What's often the first thing many people do when they are experiencing or investigating an unusual health symptom? Chances are, they're turning to the Web for answers.
That's because "Doctor Google" is pretty popular for those seeking health advice. In fact, 26.2% of Americans rely on Google's top results for healthcare and life sciences-related queries.
Sure, this might be more convenient than scheduling a costly, unnecessary or time-consuming appointment for a minor concern. But we all know that's not how difficult or complex health-related questions can be addressed. Even high-end, tech-enabled online symptom checkers are not always accurate with triage advice.
Alarmingly, two in five people end up diagnosing themselves with a serious disease after Googling their symptoms, which is wrong 60% of the time! A survey of 2,000 Americans even found that misdiagnosis of ailments made them more worried than they should have been.
It takes something more substantial and tangible when looking for the right contextual answer… and that may just be found with applied AI. With applied AI, end-users and care receivers can engage in dynamic conversations directly with care providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and MedTech companies. AI conversations can adequately respond or deliver critical medical insights well beyond a simple “Google it."
Welcome to the new generative AI present and future, where emerging tech transforms healthcare and life sciences for every single consumer and healthcare stakeholder alike.
