Patient UK

Patient.info is an online resource providing information on health, lifestyle, disease and other medical related topics. The website's aim is to provide members of the public with up-to-date information on health related topics in the form of comprehensive leaflets (which can be read online or printed), blogs, wellbeing advice and videos. Leaflets are compiled and reviewed by qualified medical practitioners with several years of experience in the medical profession. Users also have access to a symptom checker where they may attempt to self-diagnose any health condition they may have. As well as these resources, there is also a community forum to discuss any health topics with other users of the website, however healthcare professionals do not actively review this section.{{cite web|url= https://patient.info/terms-and-conditions|title= Patient.info terms of use|publisher= Patient|access-date= 18 October 2018}}

Another section of the website contains articles and content geared towards medical professionals. These professional articles are typically written in a more technical manner, going into more specific detail and using more industry-specific language and jargon.

There is also a paid-for service called Patient Pro, where users may pay a monthly subscription fee in order to gain access to enhanced site capability.{{cite web|url= https://patient.info/patientpro|title= PatientPro|publisher= Patient|access-date= 18 October 2018}}

Information on Patient.info is updated to keep abreast of the latest medical evidence, with each leaflet reviewed every two years or earlier when necessary (whichever comes first).{{cite web|url= https://patient.info/editorial-policy|title= Our editorial policy and practice|publisher= Patient|access-date= 19 October 2018}}

In 2013, the site appeared in a "Top 50 websites" feature published in The Times.{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-100-tech/hardware-profile/article/50-top-websites-you-cant-live-without-2d0pvv76nq7 |title=50 top websites you can’t live without |first=Ruth |last=Lewy |work=The Times |date=25 January 2013|url-access=subscription}}

Patient Access is a service that enables users to connect with their GP online. It is available to users through a website, as well as a mobile app for iOS and Android.

Users are able to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, send messages to their practice, and view their medical records remotely. Individual GP practices have control over which services they provide to their patients.{{cite web|url= https://support.patientaccess.com/registration/how-does-patient-access-work |title= How does Patient Access work? |publisher= Patient|access-date= 19 October 2010}}

According to Patient, 'more than half' of practices in the UK are connected to Patient Access.{{cite web|url= https://www.patientaccess.com/ |title= Patient Access homepage |publisher= Patient|access-date= 19 October 2010}}

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Patient claims to have won several awards for its content over several years from different award bodies.{{Cite web|title=Patient.info Awards and Achievements|url=https://patient.info/about-us/awards|access-date=2021-03-09|website=patient.info|language=en}}

• Which Joint Top Health Website - November 2010
• BMA Highly Commended Resource Award - BMA Patient Information Awards 2012
• The Times Top Health Website - January 2013
• Website of the Year Awards 2014 - Best Health Website - November 2014
• Medilink Yorkshire and Humber Healthcare Business Awards 2013 - Harrison Goddard Innovation Award for Patient Access app - March 2014

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• {{Official website|https://patient.info|patient.info}}
• [https://www.patientaccess.com Patient Access]

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Category:Medical and health organisations based in the United Kingdom

Category:British medical websites

Category:Internet properties established in 1997

Category:1997 establishments in the United Kingdom

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