How do I access UpToDate patient information?
About UpToDate patient information UpToDate offers hundreds of patient education topics about the most common medical conditions and procedures. These topics encapsulate the same information included in the materials provided for clinicians. As such, they give readers the information they need to actively participate in decisions related to their care. Goals and objectives For healthcare providers, our goal is to provide patient education materials that can be easily accessed and used with patients at the point of care, enabling shared medical decision making. For patients, our aim is to provide information that can answer medical questions and help the patient make informed medical decisions in partnership with their family and healthcare team. UpToDate patient information topics Patients have varying information needs. Some want just a brief overview, while others want more in-depth information. UpToDate meets the varying information needs of patients by offering both The Basics and
About UpToDate patient information UpToDate provides hundreds of patient education topics that clinicians can share with patients or patients can access on their own through our web site at www.uptodate.com/patients. These topics offer an in-depth discussion of the risk factors, causes, diagnostic processes, preventive measures, complications, and recommended treatments for many of the most common conditions. Similar to our clinician-level materials, the patient information topics are updated every four months; thus, our patient information is some of the most accurate and evidence-based available. Our patient information is written for educated and inquisitive patients and family members, and may not be appropriate for all reading levels. See the “Where to get more information” section of each patient-level topic for other web sites that may be appropriate for patients at different reading levels. Accessing UpToDate patient information Clinicians can access patient information topics
