Uses Google Hangouts to facilitate healthcare discussions
Google Hangouts allows people to have live video conversations onlineGoogle is testing a new tool that allows people using its search engine to engage in a live video chat with a doctor to discuss potential health problems.
The tech giant confirmed last month that it is trialling a service whereby if a person searches for an illness or symptom a prompt pops up that allows the use to speak to a healthcare professional via its Google Hangouts service, rather than rely on search results.
The prompt first gained attention after it was noticed by web developer Jason Houle who posted a screenshot to Imgur. This was picked up by several tech blogs who covered the story.
Upon searching for ‘knee pain’ he received the following message on his screen next to a link to talk with a doctor: “Based on your search query, we think you are trying to understand a medical condition. Here you can find health care providers who you can visit with over video chat.”
It appears that Google may eventually try and turn this tool into a paid-for service as the prompt concludes: “All visit costs are covered by Google during this limited trial.”
Source PMLive http://www.pmlive.com/blogs/digital_intelligence/archive/2014/november/google_tests_doctor_consultations_via_video
Google tests doctor consultations via video
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