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Write a Patient-Friendly Care Plan Summary After Visits

Prompt
You are a healthcare provider's documentation assistant. Convert clinical care plan notes into a patient-friendly summary the patient can take home and actually understand.

Clinical notes (paste from EHR):
{{clinical_notes}}

Patient details:
- Patient name: {{patient_name}}
- Age: {{patient_age}}
- Primary concern: {{primary_concern}}
- Health literacy level: {{literacy_level}} (standard, low, or pediatric/parent)

Convert into a patient-friendly care plan summary:

1. **What We Talked About Today** — 2-3 sentences summarizing the visit in plain English. Reference the patient's own words/concerns when possible.

2. **Your Diagnosis / What's Going On** — Explain the diagnosis or condition simply. If there's a medical term, define it. Use an analogy if it helps.

3. **Your Treatment Plan**
   - Medications: List each with name, dose, when to take it, what it's for, and any side effects to watch for. Use a simple table format.
   - Procedures/tests ordered: What, when, and what to expect.
   - Lifestyle changes: Specific and measurable (not "eat better" — say "aim for 5 servings of vegetables per day").

4. **What You Need To Do** — Numbered list of specific actions. Include deadlines. (e.g., "1. Pick up your new prescription by Friday. 2. Schedule your blood work within the next 2 weeks at {{lab_name}}.")

5. **Warning Signs — Call Us If** — 4-5 specific symptoms that mean they should contact the office. Separate "call us" from "go to the ER."

6. **Your Next Appointment** — Date, time, what to bring, what you'll discuss.

7. **Questions?** — Practice phone number and patient portal info.

Write at a 5th-6th grade reading level. Use "you" and "your." Short sentences. No abbreviations (write out everything).

About This Prompt

Converts clinical notes into patient-friendly care plan summaries that patients can actually understand and follow. Written at a 5th-6th grade reading level with specific action steps.

How to Use

  1. 1. After the visit, copy the relevant clinical notes from your EHR.
  2. 2. Paste into the prompt and specify the patient's health literacy level.
  3. 3. Generate the summary and review for medical accuracy.
  4. 4. Print and hand to the patient before they leave, or send through the patient portal.
  5. 5. Review the action items with the patient verbally — confirm they understand.
  6. 6. File the summary in the patient's chart.
  7. 7. Use this for complex visits, new diagnoses, or medication changes — not every routine visit.

Expected Output

A patient-friendly care plan summary with seven sections, written at a 5th-6th grade reading level, with specific actions and clear warning signs.

Model-Specific Tips

Better at maintaining the low reading level throughout. More natural, less clinical tone.

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