Doctor Google

English Alternative forms en Dr. Google Dr Google Etymology Alluding to the Google search engine being the surname of a medical professional. Proper noun en internet informal The Internet when used to seek out medical advice. en Natalie Grover Looking up health symptoms online less harmful than thought, study says w:The Guardian 2021-03-29 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/29/looking-up-health-symptoms-online-less-harmful-than-thought-study-says 0261-3077 Using “Dr Google” for health purposes is controversial. Some have expressed concerns that it can lead to inaccurate diagnoses, bad advice on where to seek treatment (triage), and increased anxiety (cyberchondria). https://web.archive.org/web/20220324055529/https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/29/looking-up-health-symptoms-online-less-harmful-than-thought-study-says See also en cyberchondria en Google Medicine Nicknames