Use AI to translate complex medical instructions into multiple plain-language versions for different health literacy levels.
When you need to explain post-discharge care, medication changes, or treatment plans, one version rarely works for everyone. Health literacy varies widely, and what's clear to one patient or family may confuse another. Instead of writing everything from scratch multiple times, use AI to generate the same critical information at different reading levels—then choose or blend the versions that fit your specific patient and family. This is especially powerful when you're short on time but know your explanation needs to land clearly. Start with your clinical facts (no real patient data), then ask AI to rewrite the same content at a 5th grade level, an 8th grade level, and a college level. Review each version, pick the best fit, and personalize with your patient's specific context before printing or discussing. This ensures you're meeting people where they are without reinventing the wheel every time. Always review for accuracy and appropriateness before using with any patient.
Try this prompt today
“I need to explain the following medical information to a patient and their family. Please rewrite this same content three times: once at a 5th grade reading level, once at an 8th grade reading level, and once at a college reading level. Keep all three versions accurate but adjust vocabulary, sentence length, and complexity. Here's the information: [paste your clinical explanation here, using only general facts, no real patient data]. Label each version clearly so I can choose the best fit.”
March 13, 2026
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