GOMEP-NG Raises Alarm Over ‘Google Prescription’ by Young Doctors in Nigerian Hospitals
GOMEP-NG Raises Alarm Over ‘Google Prescription’ by Young Doctors in Nigerian Hospitals When a patient walks into a hospital, trust is placed in the hands of the doctor. But what happens when online searches begin to influence medical decisions? GOMEP-NG has raised fresh concerns over what it calls a growing perception of “Google prescription” among some young doctors in Nigeria, urging stronger medical training, clinical supervision and professional standards. GOMEP-NG’s “Google prescription” concern refers to the perceived reliance by some young doctors on Google and other online platforms for information about drugs and treatments. The Guild says technology should support,…