Indians have become more tech savvy due to the availability of internet almost everywhere, therefore it is not surprising to see patients googling for health information. The digital patients have arrived! Thanks to innovative mobile technology and the prevalence of broadband networks, that patients are investing in their own healthcare more than ever before. According to various surveys, the number of adults using smartphones to monitor their health grew to 75 million in 2012 and this number is expected to get triple by the end of this year.
When patients notice that they are not feeling well, they google their symptoms and make a preliminary diagnosis. These digital patients, finds physicians with some expertise in their condition and check Google Maps to see which one is nearby to their homes or offices. They also read the reviews about the specialist before making a visit. In the…
