It has been reported that Google plans to make changes to its search engine. According to a message published on the developer's blog, advertisements from medical organizations offering online consultations will appear in the search results. This change will simplify the search for telemedicine services, demand for which has significantly increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical organizations offering telemedicine services will be able to add links to their websites, which will be displayed not only in the search results but also in Google Maps. If a medical organization providing online consultations has a dedicated page about coronavirus, the link to that page will also be automatically shown in the search results.
Additionally, Google will display 'widely accessible platforms' for virtual services on a separate map in search results. This will be shown when users make requests related to obtaining immediate consultations from medical professionals. Currently, these new features are in a pilot project phase. Residents of the USA can already see links to some local medical organizations offering telemedicine services in the search results. It is possible that in the future, simplified online medical consultation searches will become available to users from other countries.
It is worth noting that Google continues its active efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus. One of the latest steps in this direction is with Apple to enhance the effectiveness of contact tracing for individuals infected with the coronavirus.
Source: 3dnews.ru
