“Dr AI, am I healthy?” 59% of Brits rely on AI for self-diagnosis

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AI advancements are changing the way we look at health and deal with health-related issues. According to a new nationwide study by Confused.com Life Insurance, three in five Brits now use AI to self-diagnose health conditions. Through various searches, like side effects of medical conditions, treatment options, and symptom checks, as much as 11% of respondents claim AI has helped improve their conditions. More than a third (35%) are likely to use AI in this context in the future, moving away from traditional GP appointments – increasingly harder to get at short notice.

In the UK, the average GP appointment waiting time is currently 10 days, a period too long for many. Therefore, health related searches have significantly risen since January 2025, including “what is my illness?”, increasing by 85%, “what are the symptoms for?” (33%), and “side effects” (22%).