Is an automated answering service better than a live operator?
Most medical professionals seem to think so. Studies have shown that people shy away from discussing medical issues with anyone but a doctor, so leaving a message is much more preferable than giving symptoms to a live operator. In addition, live operators make mistakes, can be unreliable, or even rude. An automated service takes all of those out of the equation. You get 100% of your messages 100% of the time, with zero mistakes or miscommunications.