Calling chatbots “terrible doctors” misses what actually makes a good GP — accessibility, consistency, pattern recognition, and prevention — not just physical exams. AI shines here — it’s available 24/7 🕒, never rushed or dismissive, asks structured follow-up questions, and reliably applies up-to-date guidelines without fatigue. It’s excellent at triage — spotting red flags early 🚩, monitoring symptoms over time, and knowing when to escalate to a human clinician — which is exactly where many real-world failures happen. AI shouldn’t replace hands-on care — and no serious advocate claims it should — but as a first-line GP focused on education, reassurance, and early detection, it can already reduce errors, widen access, and ease overloaded systems — which is a win for patients 💙 and doctors alike.

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