AskPatient
Safer, clinically guided AI to help you understand your health
Authored by Patient infomatics teamOriginally published 1 Feb 2026
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AskPatient is a safer, clinically informed AI assistant designed to help you understand health information and find reliable guidance on Patient.info.
Whether you have a symptom, want to understand a condition, or need help finding the right information, AskPatient can guide you to clear, trusted content written and reviewed by healthcare professionals.
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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.
Why AskPatient is different
Back to contentsBuilt 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.
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Important information
Back to contentsAskPatient 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
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Healthy start
Healthy Start is a government scheme that provides free vitamin supplements and vouchers for milk, fruit and vegetables and infant formula to certain pregnant women and children. Note: this leaflet gives a brief summary of the Healthy Start scheme and is for guidance only. It does not cover all situations, nor is it a full statement of the law. Sources of more detailed information are given at the end.
by Gemma Grange
Article history
The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
1 Feb 2026 | Originally published
Authored by:
Patient infomatics team
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