Dr. Google Health Minister warns against self-diagnosis on the Internet

Minister of Health warns against self-diagnosis in the network
Bavaria's Health Minister Melanie Huml has warned against the dangers of self-diagnosis with the help of Internet searches. The CSU politician explained, "Dr. Google "could not replace a doctor. Personal contact is indispensable.
Wrong diagnoses with the internet
Thyroid enlargement is in this country in the first place of the 50 most frequently searched for diseases in the net. This resulted in the study "Praxis Dr. med. Internet ", which Central Health Insurance published a few months ago. Many citizens come to the Internet about possible diseases. That it leads to wrong diagnoses by "Dr. Google "has been reported many times. Now Bavaria's health minister Melanie Huml warned against self-diagnoses with the Internet. The CSU politician stated in a press release: "According to studies, every second Internet user also seeks medical help online. But it should not be overlooked: "Dr. Google "can not replace a doctor. For the correct diagnosis, the personal contact between patient and doctor is indispensable. "

Diagnoses on the Internet do not replace the doctor. Picture: contrast workshop - fotolia

Prescription drugs only after medical consultation
In addition, Huml emphasized: "The Internet can help people to be better informed or occasionally eliminate ambiguity. But many internet offers are incomplete, dubious or even flawed. Uncertainty and unsubstantiated fear can be the result. "The Minister, who is herself a doctor, warned:" It is especially dangerous if you are completely dispensed with serious illnesses on a visit to the doctor. "Prescription drugs should on the basis of Internet research under no circumstances without medical Consultation be taken. "Local pharmacies offer safe medicines and expert advice," said Huml. (Ad)