AskPatient

What AskPatient can help with

Understanding symptoms

If something doesn’t feel right, AskPatient can help you explore possible causes and guide you to relevant Patient.info articles so you can learn more.

Learning about conditions and treatments

Get simple explanations of medical terms, conditions, medicines, and tests, with links to detailed information you can trust.

Finding the right information quickly

Patient.info contains thousands of health articles. AskPatient helps you navigate directly to the pages most relevant to your question.

Knowing what to do next

If your symptoms may need medical attention, AskPatient will help you understand when to seek help and where to go, such as your GP, NHS 111, or emergency services.

Built on trusted clinical information
AskPatient is designed to use Patient.info health content as its core knowledge source, helping ensure information is accurate, evidence-based, and up to date.

Focused on guidance, not diagnosis
AskPatient helps you understand information, not replace professional medical advice.

Clear and easy to use
Ask questions in plain English, just as you would speak to a person.

Safe and responsible
If something sounds urgent or serious, AskPatient will always prioritise safety and direct you to appropriate medical care.

AskPatient is an information and navigation tool.
It does not provide medical diagnosis, personalised treatment advice, or emergency care.

Always contact a healthcare professional if you are concerned about your health.

If you need urgent medical help:

• Call 999 in an emergency

• Contact NHS 111 for urgent medical advice

• Speak to your GP or pharmacist for non-urgent concerns