Use AI to draft clear discharge instructions that patients can actually understand and follow.
When patients leave the hospital or urgent care, clear discharge instructions are critical for safety and recovery — but writing them from scratch takes time you don't have. Use this prompt to generate patient-friendly discharge instructions based on the condition and key care points. AI can draft the structure and plain-language explanations, which you then customize and verify for accuracy. This saves you time while ensuring patients get clear, actionable guidance they can follow at home.
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“Act as an experienced primary care physician who specializes in patient education. I need you to draft clear, patient-friendly discharge instructions for a patient being sent home after treatment. Write the instructions in simple language (8th grade reading level), organized into clear sections: What happened today, What to do at home, Warning signs to watch for, Follow-up care, and When to seek immediate help. Make the tone reassuring but direct. For this draft, create discharge instructions for: [describe condition, e.g., 'a 65-year-old with mild cellulitis of the lower leg, started on oral antibiotics, needs wound care and monitoring']. Include specific guidance on medication, activity, wound care if applicable, and red flags that require calling the office or going to the ER.”
March 23, 2026
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