Use AI to review your drafted discharge instructions by simulating the patient reading them at home alone.
You've written discharge instructions, but will the patient actually understand them once they're home, tired, and without you to explain? Before you print or send them, ask AI to role-play as the patient reading those instructions for the first time at home. Give AI a profile of the patient (age range, baseline health literacy, common barriers like vision issues or English as second language) and ask it to flag anything confusing, missing, or overwhelming. AI will surface questions like "What does 'as needed' actually mean?" or "When exactly should I call the doctor?" — the same gaps patients discover too late. This multi-step review catches unclear language, missing practical details (like what to do if the pharmacy is closed), and assumes knowledge the patient doesn't have. It's like having a patient advocate review your work before the patient walks out the door. Always review AI feedback carefully and adjust your instructions based on what makes sense clinically. Never enter real patient data — use general profiles only.
Try this prompt today
“You are a 68-year-old patient who just got home after being discharged from the hospital for heart failure. You live alone, you completed high school, and English is your second language. You're tired and a little anxious. Read these discharge instructions I drafted and tell me: What is confusing? What information is missing that you'd need to follow these safely at home? What questions would you have that aren't answered here? [Paste your drafted instructions]”
March 6, 2026
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