Patient UK

Patient UK is a subsidiary of EMIS Health, a leading provider of healthcare software and services in the UK. The company was first launched in 1996 as a directory of UK websites providing health-related information. Today, it offers digital healthcare products to the public in the form of Patient.info and Patient Access.

History[edit | edit source]

Patient UK was established in 1996 with the aim of providing a directory of UK websites that offer health-related information. This was during the early days of the internet, when finding reliable health information online was a challenging task. The company sought to make this process easier by compiling a comprehensive list of trustworthy sources.

Subsidiary of EMIS Health[edit | edit source]

In its current form, Patient UK is a subsidiary of EMIS Health, a company that provides healthcare software and services. EMIS Health is known for its electronic patient record systems and other digital healthcare solutions. As part of EMIS Health, Patient UK benefits from the parent company's extensive experience and resources in the healthcare sector.

Digital Healthcare Products[edit | edit source]

Patient UK now provides digital healthcare products to the public. These include Patient.info, a website that offers health information and advice, and Patient Access, a service that allows patients to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and view their medical records online.

Patient.info[edit | edit source]

Patient.info is a comprehensive health information website provided by Patient UK. It offers a wide range of health-related content, including articles on diseases and conditions, healthy living advice, and information on medications. The content is written by medical professionals and is regularly updated to ensure it remains accurate and up-to-date.

Patient Access[edit | edit source]

Patient Access is a digital service provided by Patient UK that allows patients to manage their healthcare online. Through this service, patients can book appointments with their GP, order repeat prescriptions, and view their medical records. This makes it easier for patients to manage their health and wellbeing, and reduces the need for unnecessary visits to the GP surgery.

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Translate this page: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, தமிழ், తెలుగు, Urdu, ಕನ್ನಡ, Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, বাংলা
European español, Deutsch, français, Greek, português do Brasil, polski, română, русский, Nederlands, norsk, svenska, suomi, Italian
Middle Eastern & African عربى, Turkish, Persian, Hebrew, Afrikaans, isiZulu, Kiswahili,
Other Bulgarian, Hungarian, Czech, Swedish, മലയാളം, मराठी, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, ગુજરાતી, Portuguese, Ukrainian

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.