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Are we becoming too reliant on Doctor Google?

Cyberchondria the fear of illness that is worsened by online searching is a growing problem.  W...

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08.00 24 Oct 2024


Are we becoming too reliant on Doctor Google?


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08.00 24 Oct 2024


Cyberchondria the fear of illness that is worsened by online searching is a growing problem.  While the internet is a useful tool, not everything we read online is reliable especially when it comes to our health. So, how can we strike a balance? 

We discussed all with Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin. 


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