Prompt: Valve Disease Surveillance Follow-Up Letter
A copy-paste-ready prompt for drafting a patient-facing follow-up letter after a valve disease surveillance clinic appointment.
Valve Disease Surveillance Follow-Up Letter
Use this prompt to draft a clear, informative follow-up letter for a patient being monitored in a valve disease surveillance clinic.
Draft a follow-up letter for a patient aged [[patient_age — e.g. "61"]]
being monitored for [[valve_condition — e.g. "moderate aortic stenosis"
or "mild mitral regurgitation"]].
Current status: [[current_status — e.g. "stable, no change from
prior echo, remains moderate in severity"]] or [[current_status —
e.g. "progressed from moderate to moderately-severe on latest echo"]].
Symptoms: [[symptoms — e.g. "asymptomatic" or "mild exertional
breathlessness on hills, denies syncope or chest pain"]].
Plan: [[plan — e.g. "repeat echo in 12 months; to return sooner if
develops symptoms; referred to cardiac surgery MDT for discussion"]].
The letter should:
- Explain what the echo showed in plain English
- Explain what the finding means for the patient now
- Describe the monitoring plan and why it is the right approach
- Tell the patient clearly what symptoms should prompt an early contact
- Not include specific measurements or technical echo values
(these will be added by the clinician)
Tone: clear, calm, and reassuring where appropriate.
Do not minimise progression if it has occurred. Maximum 300 words.
Why this works
The explicit instruction about symptoms to prompt early contact is particularly important in valve disease, where the transition from asymptomatic to symptomatic is the key clinical turning point. Making this clear in the letter empowers the patient to be an active participant in their own monitoring.
How to tweak it
- If the patient has been referred for surgical or transcatheter valve intervention, adjust the plan section and add: "Include a paragraph explaining why referral for valve intervention is being considered and what this process involves next."
- To produce a letter specifically addressing a patient's concern about flying or exercise, add: "The patient has asked about [[specific_concern — e.g. 'whether they can continue long-haul flying']]. Include a brief, accurate response to this."
Remember: AI is a helpful assistant, not a clinician. You make the call.
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