Consumer Reasons For Using The Internet vs. Visiting Doctor

1. To be informed about a condition before your doctor’s visit 48%
2. Accessibility (free, no office wait times) 29%
3. The Internet offers more opinions and treatment options 23%
4. The Internet provides just as sound medical advice 13%
5. You would never rely on the internet to diagnose or to treat an illness 41%

Source: Wolters Kluwer Health
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