The Summary: While more than a third of Australians still turn to traditional search engines first for medical information, growing numbers are leaning on artificial intelligence and social media for answers.

Host Josh Bryant examines how looking up symptoms online is impacting the doctor-patient relationship. Featuring perspective from HBF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andy Papa-Adams on changing search habits, alongside insights from former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Coatsworth on both the advantages of AI as a supplementary tool and the serious risks of patients self-treating based on unverified online advice.


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The Summary: While more than a third of Australians still turn to traditional search engines first for medical information, growing numbers are leaning on artificial intelligence and social media for answers.
Host Josh Bryant examines how looking up symptoms online is impacting the doctor-patient relationship. Featuring perspective from HBF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andy Papa-Adams on changing search habits, alongside insights from former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Coatsworth on both the advantages of AI as a supplementary tool and the serious risks of patients self-treating based on unverified online advice.
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The Summary,&nbsp;a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

Get the news you need, exactly when you need it, with The Summary. 

Powered by the national newsrooms of 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR, The Summary brings you concise news bulletins every morning and evening to keep you up to date, plus an in-depth look at the story driving the agenda of day - every afternoon. 

The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

Get the news you need, exactly when you need it, with The Summary.&nbsp;
Powered by the national newsrooms of 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR,&nbsp;The Summary brings you concise news bulletins every morning and evening to keep you up to date, plus an in-depth look at the story driving the agenda of day - every afternoon.&nbsp;
The Summary,&nbsp;a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

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Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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The Summary: The proposal to broadcast a live execution by firing squad online has reignited fierce arguments over deterrence, state power, and exposure to extreme content.

Host Josh Bryant examines the multifaceted impact of this controversial move with three key experts. Naomi Lim, White House Reporter at the Washington Examiner, explains the US political context and the likelihood of officials calling off the stream. US Studies Centre expert Associate Professor David Smith explores foreign policy implications, public reaction, and fears of fueling radicalization. Criminal psychologist and host of the Motive and Method podcast Dr. Tim Watson Monro discusses Australia's abolition of capital punishment and the potential trauma for everyday citizens watching such graphic footage online.

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The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

The Summary: The proposal to broadcast a live execution by firing squad online has reignited fierce arguments over deterrence, state power, and exposure to extreme content.
Host Josh Bryant examines the multifaceted impact of this controversial move with three key experts. Naomi Lim, White House Reporter at the Washington Examiner, explains the US political context and the likelihood of officials calling off the stream. US Studies Centre expert Associate Professor David Smith explores foreign policy implications, public reaction, and fears of fueling radicalization. Criminal psychologist and host of the Motive and Method podcast Dr. Tim Watson Monro discusses Australia's abolition of capital punishment and the potential trauma for everyday citizens watching such graphic footage online.
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Would You Willingly Watch Someone Die?

The Headlines: Recording device found in cabin on Navy ship, government vows to push ahead with blocking private health rebate cut, Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder, AI “godfather” Geoffrey Hinton warns developments are scary, possible world’s oldest shipwreck found off Turkey and Kangaroos face Kiwis in Rugby League World Cup opener.

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The Headlines: Recording device found in cabin on Navy ship, government vows to push ahead with blocking private health rebate cut, Sydney hospital patient charged with attempted murder, AI &ldquo;godfather&rdquo; Geoffrey Hinton warns developments are scary, possible world&rsquo;s oldest shipwreck found off Turkey and Kangaroos face Kiwis in Rugby League World Cup opener.
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Senate Blocks Health Rebate Cut

The Headlines: Severe storms batter the Northern Territory, Coalition MPs walk out of EU trade talks, interest rate hikes put pressure on households and Australia dominates the cricket against South Africa.

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The Headlines: Severe storms batter the Northern Territory, Coalition MPs walk out of EU trade talks, interest rate hikes put pressure on households and Australia dominates the cricket against South Africa.
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