Use AI to review your drafted patient education handout and improve reading level before printing.

You've drafted a patient education handout on wound care, diabetes management, or post-op instructions — but is it actually easy to read? Before you print dozens of copies or hand it to patients, use AI as your first reviewer to check reading level, spot confusing medical terms, and suggest simpler alternatives. 1. Paste your drafted handout text into ChatGPT or Claude and ask it to identify any medical jargon, complex sentences, or terms that might confuse a patient with limited health literacy. 2. Ask the AI to rewrite any flagged sections at a 6th-8th grade reading level, using shorter sentences and everyday words. 3. Request that the AI highlight any instructions that are vague or open to misinterpretation (like "take as needed" without clear guidance). 4. Have the AI suggest where you might add helpful examples, visual cues, or questions patients should ask their provider. 5. Review the AI's suggestions, make the changes that fit your clinical judgment, and save the improved version for printing. Always remember: AI helps you improve clarity and readability, but you're the clinical expert. Review every suggestion to ensure it's accurate and appropriate for your patient population. Never enter real patient information into the AI tool.

March 21, 2026