Use AI to draft clear discharge instructions that patients can actually understand and follow at home.
Discharge instructions are critical for patient safety and recovery, but they're often rushed or too clinical. Use this prompt when you need to convert your clinical notes into patient-friendly discharge instructions that clearly explain medications, activity restrictions, warning signs, and follow-up steps. AI can help you quickly draft clear, organized instructions that reduce confusion and callback questions. Always review the output to ensure medical accuracy and appropriateness for your specific patient before finalizing.
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“Act as an experienced primary care physician skilled at patient education. I need to create discharge instructions for a patient. I'll give you the clinical scenario and key points. Please draft clear, patient-friendly discharge instructions organized into sections: (1) What happened during your visit, (2) Medications - what to take and when, (3) What you should do at home, (4) Activity and restrictions, (5) Warning signs - when to call or go to ER, and (6) Follow-up care needed. Use simple language a middle schooler could understand. Avoid medical jargon or explain it in plain terms. Clinical scenario: 58-year-old with new diagnosis of hypertension, started on lisinopril 10mg daily, counseled on lifestyle modifications including low-sodium diet, weight loss, and regular exercise. Blood pressure today was 156/94. Patient should follow up in 2 weeks for BP recheck and basic metabolic panel to monitor potassium. Draft the discharge instructions now.”
March 18, 2026
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