Why Patients Turn to Dr. Google - A Humorous Take on Digital Health Trends #2255746 (License: Personal Use)

This 2006 cartoon by Randy Glasbergen depicts a physician with a stethoscope and a surprised expression, speaking to a patient holding a yellow document. The punchline-“I changed my name to Dr. Google”-wittily critiques the rise of self-diagnosis via search engines and the evolving doctor-patient dynamic in the digital age. The exaggerated features and expressive faces underscore the tension and irony in modern healthcare communication.

Used in health blogs, medical education sites, or digital health policy articles to illustrate patient behavior shifts, clinician adaptation, or challenges of misinformation. Matches user intent seeking commentary on internet-driven self-diagnosis or physician responses to tech disruption.