Use AI to draft clear, empathetic letters explaining lab or imaging results to patients.
Patients often receive results portals notifications before you can call them, and they need a written explanation that's reassuring, clear, and actionable. Instead of staring at a blank screen trying to balance medical accuracy with plain language, use AI to draft a patient-friendly results letter. This works especially well for borderline findings, incidental findings, or results that need context but aren't urgent. Just describe the result type and patient context (no real names or details), and AI will give you a compassionate starting point you can personalize and verify before sending.
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“Act as a primary care physician who excels at patient communication. Draft a letter to a patient explaining their recent lab results in clear, reassuring language. The context: slightly elevated LDL cholesterol (140 mg/dL) in a 52-year-old with no prior cardiac history, normal other lipids, and good blood pressure. The letter should acknowledge the result, explain what it means in simple terms, provide lifestyle modification advice, and indicate we'll recheck in 3 months before considering medication. Tone should be warm, not alarming, and empower the patient. Keep it under 200 words and at a 6th-8th grade reading level.”
March 18, 2026
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