itemprop=description content=Leading telehealth provider, Asda Online Doctor, conducted a nationwide survey to gauge public perceptions and usage of AI in relation to medical issues. The results revealed a concerning trend, with a staggering 60% of respondents admitting that they struggle to talk about their health concerns with doctors, and more than half do not turn to a doctor first when seeking medical advice.
Oct 9 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM Leading telehealth provider, Asda Online Doctor, conducted a nationwide survey to gauge public perceptions and usage of AI in relation to medical issues. The results revealed a concerning trend, with a staggering 60% of respondents admitting that they struggle to talk about their health concerns with doctors, and more than half do not turn to a doctor first when seeking medical advice.
1 in 7 UK adults’ first port of call when they feel unwell is Google. Gen-Z is also very sceptical of professional medical advice, with 42% stating that they have questioned a doctor’s diagnosis based on information they found online. Young adults struggle as well, with 81.9% of those aged 18 to 24 finding it difficult to discuss their health with doctors. 1 in 3 say they find it hard to talk about their mental health, and nearly 1 in 4 struggle to talk about their body weight.
Related Stories82% of those who have used AI for medical advice say they found the information helpful. In fact, AI proved to be the online source people found most helpful, beating out Instagram , Google , TikTok , X and Facebook .
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