Research shows that people are reluctant to tell their doctors they have researched their health condition online if:

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Forty-seven percent of people do not discuss what they find online with their health care providers and this can often lead to misunderstandings and confusion. Patients are also likely to stay quiet about online searches if they feel confident that they can judge the quality of online information for themselves, they are afraid their caregivers would think less of them, and they do not feel there is enough time to work the topic into a conversation.

Research Shows That People Are Reluctant to Tell Their Doctors