Lægehåndbogen

Search medical information across over 3,000 disease articles and 2,000 clinical illustrations with Lægehåndbogen. This electronic medical encyclopedia includes drawings, radiographs, photographs, animations, and videos to support clinical decision-making and patient education.

Find information fast using keywords or diagnostic codes—ICPC2 and ICD10 searches retrieve results instantly. Save your most-used articles for quick reference during patient consultations or clinical rounds. Share relevant content via email and Facebook to collaborate with colleagues or provide patients with evidence-based information.

Lægehåndbogen also returns results from the Patient Handbook, giving you access to patient-friendly explanations alongside clinical detail. This makes it simple to discuss diagnoses and treatment options in language your patients understand.

Developed by Danske Regioner and managed by a dedicated secretariat, the app is free to use for healthcare professionals and the public alike. It receives no advertising revenue and operates independently of commercial interests, ensuring content remains objective and clinically focused.

While Lægehåndbogen is designed primarily for healthcare professionals, anyone can explore medical knowledge through this trusted resource. If you don't have a healthcare background, the integrated Patient Handbook section provides accessible explanations alongside clinical data.

Access Denmark's premier medical reference tool directly from your device. Lægehåndbogen puts comprehensive, ad-free medical knowledge at your fingertips wherever clinical decisions are made.