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Patient is a subsidiary of Navigate Health. First launching in 1996 as a directory of UK websites providing health related information, the company now provides digital healthcare products to the public in the form of Patient.info.
Another section of the website contains articles and content geared towards medical professionals. These professional articles are typically written in a more technical manner, going into more specific detail and using more industry-specific language and jargon.
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.
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).
In 2013, the site appeared in a "Top 50 websites" feature published in The Times.
In 2025, the site was acquired by Navigate Health.
In June 2025,Which named Patient.info as one of the trusted health websites that GPs recommend. The independent consumer champion said: "if you want to find out more info about a condition or check health symptoms, Patient.info is one of the trusted sources of medical info the GPs we spoke to recommend.Patient.info is a comprehensive site which offers user-friendly advice and information on conditions, medications, and procedures - all approved by clinicians."
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