Prompt: Drafting a Referral Letter

The Prompt

Draft a referral letter from a fertility specialist to a {{receiving_specialty — e.g., "reproductive immunologist" or "clinical psychologist specialising in fertility"}} for a patient aged {{age_range}} with the following history:

{{paste anonymised clinical summary here — no name, no ID number}}

Purpose of referral: {{referral_question — e.g., "to investigate possible immunological causes of recurrent implantation failure" or "for psychological support during active fertility treatment"}}

Format the letter as:
- Opening (who is being referred and why)
- Relevant clinical background
- Specific question or request for the receiving clinician
- Closing

Tone: professional, clear, and concise. Do not invent clinical details — use only what I have provided. Around 250 words.

Privacy reminder: Before pasting any clinical history, remove the patient's real name, date of birth, NHS or hospital number, and any other identifying information. Use "the patient" or a general descriptor throughout.

Why This Works

The explicit instruction "do not invent clinical details" is essential for referral letters. AI has a tendency to add plausible-sounding clinical history that may be untrue. This instruction reduces that risk — though you should always verify the output against the real record.

How to Tweak It

• To match a colleague's preferred style, add: "Write in a direct, brief style — the recipient is a colleague I know well."
• To request specific tests or actions, add: "End the letter with a clear request for: {{specific_action — e.g., 'review and testing' or 'an initial psychological assessment consultation'}}."