190 - Dr. Google Gets an Upgrade: Can AI have a role in patient empowerment?

Technology offers unprecedented access to health information, but navigating it effectively requires understanding which tools serve our recovery and when to step away from screens. Jess from TurnTo shares insights on using AI and technology tools to support recovery from conditions like Long Covid and ME/CFS.

• Different technology platforms have different agendas - social media optimizes for view time, search engines for quick clicks
• Approximately 10,000 new updates emerge weekly about Long Covid and ME/CFS across research, expert interviews, and patient discussions
• AI tools like ChatGPT can provide referenced health information when asked properly, often delivering more comprehensive answers than time-limited doctor appointments
• Patient experiences remain undervalued as "weak data" despite containing rich insights that often precede formal research findings
• TurnTo's new Personal Health Sidekick feature reads approximately one million words weekly, filtering information based on individual health concerns
• AI works best for information gathering and making connections between disparate data points
• Balance technology use with offline activities that support recovery - nature, human connection, and reducing nervous system activation
• When using AI for health questions, always request references and specify what type of information you're seeking
• Technology cannot replace human connection, empathy, and the physical examination healthcare professionals provide

Learn more about TurnTo and their Personal Health Sidekick feature in the links below: 

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