Patient Topics free to use

UpToDate provides nearly 1,500 easy-to-understand Patient Education topics, which you can email, print or review. On offer are two types of Patient Education topics:
The Basics

• Best for patients who want a general overview

• Short (1-3 page) articles written in plain English language, at a Grade 5-6 reading level

• Answers the 4 or 5 most important questions a person might have about a medical condition

• Best for patients who want more in-depth information

Beyond the Basics

• Longer (5-10 page) articles written at a Grade 11-12 reading level

• Include detailed information and some medical terms

• Include links to related professional topics

Available to both patients and clinicians FREE at www.uptodate.com/home/uptodate-benefits-patients