Uh oh. Embarrassing rash? Unsightly swelling? *whisper* Discharge? *whisper* Well, if you're a teenager in Spain, the answer to your prayers is here. Rather than having an actual doctor examine and diagnose, why not live out a doctor appointment over on Second Life?
A new pilot will have a doctor's consulting room on 'Health Island' which will be manned by legit doctors, able to answer questions for these fictitious avatars. Oh come on - seriously?
Surely it's a bit patronising to suggest that teenagers are so embarrassed to discuss their health that they'd rather act out a doctor's appointment with a Second Life avatar?
Or perhaps this is the future, where all unpleasant interactions can be performed on Linden-owned land. Imagine the possibilities - Second Life relationship counselling, Second Life meetings with your bank manager, Second Life staff hiring and firing.
[via The Guardian]
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