B2 – Upper Intermediate
In the age of information, turning to the internet for health-related queries has become second nature. However, distinguishing credible medical information from the misleading or anxiety-inducing can be a daunting task.
How do we discern reliable healthcare data from the misleading, and prevent ourselves from succumbing to unnecessary anxiety?
Click on the link provided to empower you with the skills needed to navigate the vast sea of health facts online, while maintaining your peace of mind.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-google-health-symptoms-goog_l_651480ade4b07c60b51571b5
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “go awry” mean, “Surveys suggest about 90% of patients Google their symptoms before they talk to their doctor. But it can, of course, quickly go awry.”? Use this in your own sentence.
- What does “brush up on something” mean, “Brush up on some study basics.”? Use this in your own sentence.
- What does “due diligence” mean, “It can also be useful to look for media coverage of a study, because in an ideal world, health reporters and editors are doing their due diligence when deciding what to cover.”? Use this in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the key guidelines for effectively Googling health symptoms? Provide me with information about them.
- How can individuals ensure that they are not unnecessarily alarming themselves when conducting online health research?
- Can you explain the importance of seeking information from reputable sources when Googling health symptoms?
- Do you resort to using Google to investigate your symptoms? Please share.
- What are some effective ways to stop oneself from becoming overly anxious while exploring health information on the internet? Tell me more.