Is Y!A a bad influence?

Question

I see so many questions on here about medical advice. As if some one who has not been through schooling can validly answer that question. It seems that people do not rely on there doctors any longer.

Why would you want them to tell you what you should be doing?

Answer 1

that is the beauty of instant information. when you have 50 people telling you how to get well then by majority rules they must be right! why go to the doctor when the doctor is at our fingertips. using common sense is the first rule as always.-blurey

Answer 2

Have been reading through lots of questions.  Dieting, pregnancy, relationships, health queries.

People are reaching out for reassurance it appears, like "has this happened to anyone else".

No-one in their right mind would expect a definitive diagnosis, but might need a push to make an appointment with their doctor, or feel reassured if lots of others have felt the same.

PS. There is no apostrophe in drs.  It denotes possession as in dr's stethoscope!

Answer 3

Hi, most people before they go to the Dr, ask advise from their friends or family first, just to talk about it really, it's the same on here, people just want idea's and opinions. Take it or leave it. There are Health care professionals who answer questions on here, but you should ALWAYS, get your symptoms checked out with your own Dr, as you can't treat someone virtually.Health care professionals should also be careful not to diagnose on here to, I tend to just offer my opinion or advise, take it or leave it.

You don't have to be a Dr or Nurse to answer health questions either, most people are speaking from their own experience. Yes it is an eye opener on here, to realise just how many patients don't communicate with their Dr's regarding their illness etc and just how many Dr's fail to educate and advise the patient regarding their illness.