2026-04-28 12:20 UTC
@fbarton
Yes, absolutely.
It's also good to check because there can be new developments, new research.
But sometimes it's strange to see. I once had a GP who always checked online for any symptoms I had. This was a bit too much.
@NineStonesClose @scalzi
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@fbarton@infosec.exchange 2026-04-28 12:23
@pascaline @NineStonesClose @scalzi as long as it wasn't WebMD, right? now, I'll be honest - I can actually see that, looking up "differential diagnosis" but that's not the same as looking up symptoms. that starts with "looking up what you think it is, and then going from there, based on slight deltas in the symptoms"
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@NineStonesClose@mastodon.social 2026-04-28 16:56
@pascaline @fbarton @scalzi you must have lived in The Netherlands. That’s default doctor behaviour there. 🤣