Becker's Healthcare September 17, 2024
Do-it-yourself medical care gained popularity during the pandemic when hospitals were overcrowded — and the trend continues years later.
DIY medicine refers to patients who take monitoring and treatment into their own hands. This can include self-monitoring through a host of home testing kits, gadgets and health monitoring apps. In extreme cases, some patients buy lab equipment and attempt to synthesize medications in their garage, NPR reported.
DIY medicine gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when hospitals were overwhelmed with critical patients. Although the immediate burden on hospitals has faded, access and long wiat times persist. The average wait time for the third next available appointment across 11 medical specialties is 38 days, up significantly from the traditional 14-day benchmark,...
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