Patient information page

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Patient information page

  • Search the National Library of Medicine and other government sites to assure the patient page is complete.
  • Goal: A patient-oriented page generally addressing background, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
    • The page is written at an 8th grade level of comprehension.
    • Language is not overly technical.
  • Appropriate content:
    • What is (the condition)?
    • What are the symptoms of (the condition)?
    • What causes (the conditon)?
    • Who is at the highest risk?
    • When to seek urgent medical care
    • Treatment options
    • Where to find medical care for (the condition)
    • What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
    • Possible complications
    • Sources
  • Remember: Include a link back to the physician page of WikiDoc at the top of the page.
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