essay

Does the Internet medical information make people healthier?

Nowadays the Internet became open to everyone. Everybody can find all information which they want to know just in their phone. But do people always able to use the information that they found correctly?

Some people prefer to google their symptoms instead of visiting the doctor when they are ill. At first glance it could help them. They don't have to spend their time to go somewhere. Just open the laptop and you'll know what's happening with you and how to fix it.

But in fact doctors consider that googling symptoms is one of the worst things. If you don't have medical education it is very easy to make a mistake when you are trying to identify yout disease. Because of this reason you'll probably choose incorrect way of treatment, which can have very bad consiquences.

To sum up, it's always better to see the doctor instead of trying treat yourself using the internet.