Doctors are warning of catastrophic consequences after new research revealed four in five Australians are turning to the web for health information and nearly half of those are using Dr Google to make a self-diagnosis.
Leading GPs say people are presenting to the doctor with fears of major health issues when the real problem is minor, while others put off going to their GP because they believe their issue is not serious.
An international survey conducted by health insurance provider Bupa also found that of the 80 per cent of Australians who use the net to research health issues, 70 per cent also seek out information about medicines.
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