The Rise of DIY Healthcare
October 03, 2025 | Source: The Wall Street Journal | by Conor Grant
Healthcare is fast becoming a do-it-yourself project for patients.
The trend comes amid a shortage of doctors, long wait times for appointments and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases earlier in adulthood.
This week, Laura Landro reports on some of the most important developments shaping the new DIY patient paradigm—and some of the precautions that come with using them.
In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, AI and other new technologies and services are emerging to help patients find and act on medical information.
Lab testing companies have been expanding the range of tests they offer directly to consumers, making it easier for patients to identify conditions ranging from blood disorders to sexually transmitted diseases at home.