Use AI to review your patient education handouts by simulating reading comprehension at different literacy levels.
You've drafted a handout explaining a condition or treatment to a patient — but will they actually understand it? Before printing or emailing, use AI to simulate how someone with different reading levels or health literacy would interpret your document. Ask it to flag medical jargon, confusing sentence structures, or instructions that assume too much background knowledge. Then have it suggest plain-language alternatives that keep the clinical accuracy intact while making the content more accessible. This advanced technique helps you catch readability gaps you might miss on your own, ensuring your handouts actually educate instead of overwhelm. It's especially useful for complex diagnoses, post-surgical instructions, or chronic condition management guides. Remember: always review AI suggestions for clinical accuracy before finalizing any patient-facing materials.
Try this prompt today
“I've written a patient education handout about rotator cuff tendinopathy and home care instructions. Please review it as if you're reading at an 8th-grade level and tell me: (1) which sentences are confusing or too technical, (2) any medical terms that need simpler explanations, and (3) any instructions that aren't clear enough to follow alone at home. Then suggest plain-language rewrites for the problem areas. Here's my draft: [paste your handout text]”
March 21, 2026
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