Use AI to prepare a structured outline before your new patient evaluation to stay organized.
Walking into a new patient evaluation with a clear mental framework helps you stay focused, ask the right questions, and move efficiently through the session. Before your next eval, spend two minutes describing the referral diagnosis and any known patient concerns to AI, then ask it to suggest a structured outline of assessment areas and key questions to explore. This isn't a clinical protocol—it's a thinking tool that helps you organize your approach and ensure you don't miss important domains like functional goals, home setup, or psychosocial factors. Review the outline, adjust it based on your clinical judgment, and keep it handy as a mental checklist during the eval. Never enter real patient names or details—use only general diagnostic categories and concerns.
Try this prompt today
“I'm preparing for a new patient evaluation tomorrow. The referral diagnosis is chronic low back pain with decreased functional mobility. The patient is reportedly anxious about returning to work. Create a structured outline of assessment areas I should cover and key questions to explore during the eval. Include physical, functional, and psychosocial domains. Keep it organized and practical for a 45-minute session.”
February 22, 2026
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