Google began testing a medical consultation via chat for those searching the internet for symptoms of disease. The new service was noticed by a user forum for online discussion Reddit has published on Friday (10) a picture of how the option appears in the company’s search tool.
On your smartphone Android, the individual seeking information for “sore knee” (knee pain) in mobile search Google. In the results list, the suggestion emerged:. “Talk to a doctor now” (Talk with the doctor now)
When you click the icon, the subject was not directed to a chat but was introduced to him a box of information, which suggests that the most appropriate way of connecting users and real doctors is still being architected by Google. There is no information about whether the tests are conducted only for searches in the United States or are also made in other countries.
In these informative, Google informs that “based on his research, we believe that you are attempting a medical condition. ” “Here you can find medical care providers, whom you can consult via video chat,” the company continues.
At the site “Engadget,” Google confirmed that the initiative will work along the lines of Helpouts , recorded videos that teach users from changing bike tires to how to play guitar. Although there even more information, the messages displayed by Google suggest that the service will be paid. “All the costs of the visits will be covered by Google during this limited test,” said the company in the information.
At the site “Gizmodo” informs Google that the initiative aims to facilitate the delivery of health information. “When you are researching basic information-from health conditions such as insomnia or food poisoning -our goal is to supply you with the most information available to help you. We are testing this new tool to see if it is useful to people. “
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