Patient UK
Patient UK
Patient UK (pronounced: /ˈpeɪʃənt juːˈkeɪ/) is a healthcare information and services website based in the United Kingdom. It provides comprehensive, free, up-to-date health information to the public.
Etymology
The term "Patient UK" is derived from the English words "patient" and "UK". The word "patient" (pronounced: /ˈpeɪʃənt/) comes from the Latin patiens, the present participle of pati meaning 'to suffer'. This is a reference to the fact that the website is designed to provide information and services to individuals who are suffering from health conditions. The "UK" in "Patient UK" stands for United Kingdom, indicating the country where the website is based.
Related Terms
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- United Kingdom: A country in northwestern Europe, off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.
- Medical Information: Data related to health, diseases, and medical conditions.
- Health Services: Services provided by health professionals or non-professional health workers to individuals or communities.
See Also
- NHS Choices: A website owned and run by the National Health Service (NHS) in England.
- WebMD: An American corporation known primarily as an online publisher of news and information pertaining to human health and well-being.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Patient UK
- Wikipedia's article - Patient UK
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