Prompt: Contraception Options Summary for Patients

Contraception Options Summary for Patients

Use this prompt to draft a pre-consultation information sheet that helps a patient understand the main contraception options before she meets with you to discuss them.

Write a patient information sheet summarising contraception options for a woman 
aged [[patient_age — e.g. "23"]] who is [[relevant_context — e.g. "not currently 
using any contraception and is considering her options for the first time"]].

She has the following relevant medical background: [[medical_context — e.g. 
"no significant medical history, non-smoker, not currently pregnant"]].

Include:
- A brief overview of the main categories of contraception (hormonal, non-hormonal, 
  long-acting, short-acting)
- Two or three sentences on each category explaining how it works and its main 
  advantages and disadvantages — without making a recommendation
- A note that effectiveness depends on correct use and that she should discuss 
  her personal circumstances with her doctor
- A reminder that some methods also protect against sexually transmitted infections 
  (STIs) and some do not

Do not recommend a specific method. Do not include doses. 
Use plain English. Maximum 450 words.

Why this works

Giving patients a written overview before a counselling consultation makes the consultation itself more productive. Patients arrive having thought about what they already know and what questions they have. The explicit instruction "do not recommend a specific method" ensures the document is informative rather than directive, which is appropriate for pre-consultation patient education.

How to tweak it

• For a patient with a specific condition that affects contraceptive choice (such as migraine with aura), add: "Note that for women with [[condition]], certain hormonal methods may not be suitable, and she should discuss this specifically with her doctor."
• To produce a simpler version for a younger patient or one with lower health literacy, add: "Use the simplest possible language. Avoid medical terminology wherever possible."

Remember: AI is a helpful assistant, not a clinician. You make the call.