Patient information page

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.

Placing your Patient Information Page in a Category

• Category:Cardiology patient information
• Category:Oncology patient information
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All pages should be designated Category:Mature chapter once an overview statement is in place.