Patient info sheets

Published: 24 March, 2025

Introduction

We understand that the retention of information in a clinical setting can be variable and limited for patients, and therefore quality information leaflets hold significant importance. Our DermNet patient information sheets are specially designed printable leaflets that cover essential information on a skin condition.

Information is written in clear, simple, empathetic language by healthcare professionals and DermNet medical writers. As with all DermNet content, these patient handouts are always finalised and approved by a dermatologist.

What format do the info sheets come in?

The patient info sheets are digital and can be downloaded from the DermNet PRO dashboard.

They can be printed or emailed to patients and are laid out in a trifold format typically consisting of two pages which can be printed individually or on a double-sided sheet.

What information do the handouts contain?

Condition name, synonyms, what it looks like, feels like, severity and location
An introduction of the condition
A variety of images that feature various aspects and presentations of the condition
Causes, features, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome as appropriate
Links to the public dermnetnz.org condition page and a QR code to quickly and easily access this.
A logos and leaflet details area - this area allows you to personalise the handouts by including your clinic/organisation's logo and/or contact details.

Who can access them?

These handouts are exclusively accessible via DermNet PRO, thereby limited to healthcare professionals. By offering this resource to your patients, you provide access to a reliable tool that is uniquely available to you and your professional peers.

They come at no additional cost, but will be an invaluable reference for your patients.

Let us know in the comments if this is something you would use in your practice.

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22 December 24
Andrew

Yes!!

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13 December 24
Muhammed Moosa

Yes absolutely will be a very valuable resource- brilliant initiative

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11 December 24
Ming

It will establish great trust between patients and doctors - patients may become more acceptable to management provided.

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10 December 24
Ann Fowler

Fantastic resource for clinicians and public alike - as a Complex Wound Consultant I find that Skin and associated cutaneous disease processes are poorly understood and as a consequence, under diagnosed. Your printouts are invaluable for public and your web page an essential for clinicians. This is a great resource for all.
Thank you.

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10 December 24
Michael

Re printable resources - they look good, better focussed for patient readership rather than the broader readership of webpage . I am moving more to texting links to patients rather than printing - saves on time, paper and a lot of patients these days prefer digital versions - is it possible to have an electronic version that can be shared with patient easily ? I guess just printing a "PDF" although will come out in pamphlet format.

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10 December 24
Darlene

I would absolutely use these printouts

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10 December 24
IVANNA

je suis intéressée, comment je peut les avoir ?

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10 December 24
Celine

This is great! I always just print the website page as information sheets. This will provide a much nicer lay out for reading.

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27 November 24
Kevin

Absolutely

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21 November 24
Joanne

I’d definitely be interested in using these - Dermnet pictures are so useful. Some information leaflets eg from BAD have no pictures of the condition .

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