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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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