Use AI to review your home exercise program by simulating a confused patient trying to follow it at home alone.

You've written a home exercise program, printed it, and sent it with your patient. But will they actually understand it once they're home, tired, and alone? Before finalizing any HEP, paste it into ChatGPT and ask it to role-play as a patient who's confused, anxious about doing it wrong, or unclear about the instructions. The AI will surface ambiguous wording, missing details about sets and reps, confusing anatomical terms, and steps that seem obvious in the clinic but mystifying at home. This technique catches problems your clinical brain glosses over because you already know what you mean. You'll discover phrases like "perform daily" (how many times per day?) or "slight stretch" (how slight?) that feel clear to you but leave patients guessing. The AI will ask the questions your patient won't ask in person but will wonder about later. Fix those gaps before printing, and you'll get better adherence and fewer follow-up texts asking for clarification. Remember: never paste real patient names or protected health information. Use generic placeholder names and details. This is about reviewing the clarity of your instructions, not documenting actual patient care. Always review the AI's feedback yourself and make the final call on what to change.

March 21, 2026