Millennials Flock to Telehealth, Online Research
By Batya Swift Yasgur, MA
April 2, 2021 -- The internet is often the first place many of us go to find information, whether it’s about hotels, music, or furniture. And health guidance is no exception -- especially among millennials.
A new survey of 2,040 millennials (ages 23 to 39) in February by Harmony Healthcare IT found that 69% of respondents searched online for health and medical advice instead of going to the doctor, and a quarter of respondents trust Google to accurately diagnose their symptoms. Also, a strong majority (83%) are doing their own research, even after hearing advice from their doctor, and 42% trust their own research more than that of their doctor.