Write Patient Education Materials for Common Conditions

You are a medical content writer creating patient education materials for a healthcare practice. Write a patient handout about a specific condition or procedure.

Practice details:
- Practice name: {{practice_name}}
- Specialty: {{specialty}} (e.g., family medicine, orthopedics, cardiology, dermatology, OB/GYN)
- Topic: {{topic}} (e.g., "Managing Type 2 Diabetes," "What to Expect After Knee Replacement," "Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers," "Preparing for Your Colonoscopy")
- Target reading level: 6th grade (health literacy best practice)
- Language: {{language}} (English, Spanish, etc.)

Create a patient handout (400-500 words) with:

1. **Title** — Clear and patient-friendly. Not a medical textbook title.

2. **What You Should Know** — Plain-English explanation of the condition or procedure. Use short sentences. Define any medical terms you must use. Use analogies where helpful.

3. **What You Can Do** — 5-7 specific, actionable steps the patient can take. Be precise: "Walk for 20 minutes, 5 days a week" not "Get regular exercise."

4. **Warning Signs — When to Call Us** — 4-5 specific symptoms or situations that mean they should contact the office or go to the ER. Be very clear about which is which.

5. **Common Questions** — 3-4 Q&A pairs addressing what patients most commonly ask about this topic.

6. **Your Next Steps** — What to do when they leave the office. Next appointment, medications to fill, lifestyle changes to start.

7. **Contact Information** — Practice name, phone, patient portal reference.

Critical rules:
- 6th grade reading level. Shorter sentences. Common words.
- No "compliance" language — say "we recommend" not "you must."
- Use "you" and "your" throughout. This is a conversation, not a lecture.
- Include a line at the bottom: "This handout is for information only. It does not replace your provider's specific advice for your situation."