Where can I seek medical advice online? - eviltoast

Recently, I found myself questioning the accuracy of a diagnosis provided by a doctor I visited. Surprisingly, an AI seemed to offer a more insightful assessment. However, I understand the importance of not solely relying on AI-generated information. With that in mind, I’m eager to discover a reputable online platform where I can seek medical advice. Ideally, I hope to find a community where I can obtain multiple opinions to make a more informed decision about my health. If anyone could recommend such a site, I would greatly appreciate it.

  • VexCatalyst@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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    1 year ago

    There is no substitute for a real doctor. You can get a second opinion from someone else. And should.

    That said I think mayoclinic.org is fairly reliable source for information.

    If it is something that can be remotely diagnosed, you might try Teledoc.com.

    • medgremlin@lemmy.sdf.org
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      1 year ago

      I second this. AI does not have the true depth of understanding or the heuristic experience that a physician does, and it doesn’t know what questions to ask in the first place. There are a number of conditions that can only be caught and diagnosed if the correct questions are asked, and you can’t rely on just feeding a machine all the symptoms you have because some of them may not be related to the problem at hand. Actually going to a physician and getting a physical exam and any lab work they might order is immensely valuable for making an accurate diagnosis.