UpToDate Patient Information
If you’re looking for reliable health related information on the web, we feature Up-to Date Patient Information, a website devoted to quality health education and information topics.
UpToDate offers two levels of content for patients:
- The Basics are short overviews. They are written in accordance with plain language principles and answer the four or five most important questions a person might have about a medical problem.
- Beyond the Basics are longer, more detailed reviews. They are best for readers who want detailed information and are comfortable with some medical terminology.
Learn more about UpToDate’s patient education materials.
To browse the available patient education topics in UpToDate, click on a category below.
- Adult general health
- Allergies and asthma
- Anesthesia
- Autoimmune disease
- Blood disorders
- Bones, joints, and muscles
- Brain and nerves
- Cancer
- Children’s health
- Dental health
- Diabetes
- Digestive system
- Ear, nose, and throat
- Emergency medicine
- Eyes and vision
- Heart and blood vessel disease
- Hormones
- Infections and vaccines
- Kidneys and urinary system
- Liver disease
- Lung disease
- Mental health
- Nutrition, diet, and weight
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Senior health
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Skin, hair, and nails
- Sleep
- Surgery