Patient UK
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| Industry | MedicineandHealthcare |
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| Founded | 1996 |
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| Owner | EMIS Health |
| Website | patient |
Patientis a subsidiary ofEMIS Health.First launching in 1996[1]as a directory of UK websites providing health related information, the company now providesdigital healthcareproducts to the public in the form of Patient.info and Patient Access.
Patient.info
[edit]Patient.info is anonlineresource providing information onhealth,lifestyle,diseaseand 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,wellbeingadvice 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 asymptomchecker where they may attempt toself-diagnoseany 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.[2]
Another section of the website contains articles and content geared towardsmedical professionals.These professional articles are typically written in a more technical manner, going into more specific detail and using more industry-specific language andjargon.
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.[3]
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).[4]
In 2013, the site appeared in a "Top 50 websites" feature published inThe Times.[5]
Patient Access
[edit]Patient Access is a service that enables users to connect with theirGPonline. It is available to users through a website, as well as amobile appforiOSandAndroid.
Users are able to book appointments, order repeatprescriptions,send messages to their practice, and view their medical records remotely. Individual GP practices have control over which services they provide to their patients.[6]
According to Patient, 'more than half' of practices in the UK are connected to Patient Access.[7]
Awards
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Patient claims to have won several awards for its content over several years from different award bodies.[8]
- WhichJoint Top Health Website - November 2010
- BMAHighly Commended Resource Award - BMA Patient Information Awards 2012
- The TimesTop 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
References
[edit]- ^"About Us".Patient.Retrieved19 October2010.
- ^"Patient.info terms of use".Patient.Retrieved18 October2018.
- ^"PatientPro".Patient.Retrieved18 October2018.
- ^"Our editorial policy and practice".Patient.Retrieved19 October2018.
- ^Lewy, Ruth (25 January 2013)."50 top websites you can't live without".The Times.
- ^"How does Patient Access work?".Patient.Retrieved19 October2010.
- ^"Patient Access homepage".Patient.Retrieved19 October2010.
- ^"Patient.info Awards and Achievements".patient.info.Retrieved2021-03-09.
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