AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

TORONTO — The advent of AI and a lack of access to primary care are feeding a rising trend in people trying to diagnose and treat themselves online, doctors say.
In an online media briefing hosted by the Ontario

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