A key advantage of 5MinuteConsult.com is the amount of information it gives, Lippincott says. The site is in-depth in terms of content and continuously updated by healthcare professionals, yet it also ensures that information provided in response to clinical questions is brief and accurate so that it can be used for immediate patient care.

In addition to the accuracy of content, the site’s procedure and physical therapy videos and patient handouts received high praise during beta tests. Videos cover more than 200 procedures and physical therapy techniques. The site also includes customizable handouts for patients that cover important information on their condition and instructions for treatment and management. Handouts are available in English and Spanish and can be printed or emailed directly to patients.

The site’s other features include drug monographs containing patient and family education, more than 180 diagnostic and treatment algorithms and step-by-step procedures, diagnostic tests and thousands of images. The current version of the site is mobile-friendly.