Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice.

Doctors say internet searches for medical information should be done cautiously, especially with artificial intelligence playing a growing role.

Information from the right websites can teach patients about symptoms and prepare them for a doctor’s visit. But a poorly done search might inflame anxiety well before someone reaches the waiting room.

It is important to know the source of the information you find and to avoid trying to diagnose your health issue. Here are questions to keep in mind if you seek medical help online.

WHAT IS YOUR SOURCE?

When you do a search, do not automatically click the first link. It may not contain the best answers.

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