Virtual Doctor

Medical information assistant sourced exclusively from The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine with verifiable page citations

Single-Source Grounding

All answers from Gale Encyclopedia only

Exact Page Citations

Every answer includes page numbers

Multi-Turn Conversations

Context-aware follow-up questions

Fast Retrieval

Quick search across encyclopedia

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Real-World Use Case

Patient asks: "What are the symptoms of hypertension?"

Virtual Doctor provides: Detailed answer with exact encyclopedia page reference (e.g., Page 1847, Section: Cardiovascular Conditions)

How It Works

1. Question Analysis

Your medical question is analyzed to understand the medical concepts and topics you're asking about

2. Information Retrieval

The system searches the 4,505-page Gale Encyclopedia to find the most relevant information for your question

3. Answer Generation

A comprehensive answer is generated using only the retrieved encyclopedia passages, with exact page citations

Important Disclaimer

This application provides educational information only. Responses are not medical diagnoses or treatment recommendations. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical concerns. The information is sourced from The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd Edition.