Prompt: Pre-Operative Hysteroscopy Patient Instructions

Pre-Operative Hysteroscopy Patient Instructions

Use this prompt to draft a pre-operative information sheet for patients who are scheduled for an outpatient hysteroscopy.

Write pre-operative patient instructions for an outpatient hysteroscopy. 
The patient is a woman aged [[patient_age — e.g. "45"]] attending for 
[[reason — e.g. "investigation of abnormal uterine bleeding"]].

Include:
- What to do the day before (eating, drinking, medications — general guidance only, 
  not specific drug names or doses)
- What to bring to the appointment
- What to expect on arrival and during the procedure
- What to expect immediately afterwards (common symptoms that are normal)
- When to contact the clinic or seek urgent medical attention
- How long the appointment typically takes

Use plain English, short sentences, and numbered lists. 
Do not include specific drug names, doses, or clinical thresholds.
Tone: calm and practical.

Why this works

The numbered list instruction produces output that is easy for patients to follow at home. Specifying "no drug names or doses" prevents the tool from including medication guidance that may differ from your unit's protocols. The "when to seek urgent attention" section is important — and worth reviewing carefully to ensure it matches your local escalation pathway.

How to tweak it

• To produce a version for a patient with significant anxiety about procedures, add: "Include a brief sentence at the start acknowledging that the procedure can feel daunting, and that it is normal to have questions."
• To produce a version for a patient where the indication is possible malignancy, add: "Omit any reassuring language about the likely cause of symptoms. Keep the instructions factual and neutral in tone."

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