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Talking to a Chatbot Before You See the Doctor
Many clinics use a chatbot before your visit to ask what's going on, so the doctor is ready when you walk in.
Adults & Professionals · AI in Healthcare · ~7 min read
Tell the Bot, Then Tell the Doctor
Before some doctor visits, you might chat with a bot on a phone or computer. It asks what brings you in, when it started, and how you've been feeling.
The chatbot's notes go to the doctor. When you walk in, the doctor already has a head start. You spend more visit time on the important stuff.
What the chatbot usually asks
- What's bothering you today
- How long it's been going on
- What you've already tried
- Any new medicines
The big idea: a pre-visit chatbot saves time so the real visit is more about you and less about paperwork.
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