Use AI to speed up writing referral letters by generating clear drafts from simple patient info.
1. Gather the key patient details needed for the referral, such as reason for referral, relevant history, and any recent test results. 2. Open ChatGPT or Claude in your browser and start a new conversation. 3. Provide the AI with a short, plain description of the patient's situation and referral purpose, avoiding any real patient identifiers. 4. Ask the AI to draft a professional referral letter addressed to the specialist, including the clinical reason and what you hope to achieve with the referral. 5. Review the draft carefully to ensure accuracy and completeness, then edit as needed to fit your style and specific patient context. 6. Copy and paste the final version into your medical record system or email to send. This workflow saves time by turning your brief notes into a well-structured letter quickly, so you spend less time writing and more time with patients. Remember to never share real patient identifiers with AI and always review the content before use.
Try this prompt today
“Act as a primary care physician writing a referral letter. Using this information: patient is a 52-year-old with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and recent foot pain, please draft a clear, professional referral letter to an endocrinologist explaining the reason for referral and relevant medical background. Use plain language and a respectful tone.”
March 22, 2026
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