Prompt: explain a cardiology condition to a patient
A reusable prompt that turns a one-line diagnosis into a calm, plain-English explanation for a worried patient — at whichever reading level you choose.
When to use this
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. After a consultation, a patient often goes home with a diagnosis they half-understand. A short, written, plain-English explanation — handed to them with their notes — can reduce return calls and improve adherence.
Please write a short, calm explanation of [condition] for a patient who has just been
diagnosed. Use plain English at a reading level suitable for a non-medical adult. Around 200
words. Cover: what the condition is, what we usually do about it, what they can do at home, and
when to seek urgent help. Do not use acronyms without explanation. End with one sentence
reassuring the patient that questions are welcome.
The prompt names the audience, the tone, the length, the structure, and a constraint (“no acronyms without explanation”). It also asks for a closing reassurance, which AI tools otherwise tend to omit.
How to adapt it
Sed do eiusmod tempor. Replace [condition] with your patient’s diagnosis. For a patient
who prefers more detail, increase the word count to 350. For an older patient who prefers a
shorter handout, drop to 120.
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