AI prompts for healthcare workers — clear patient communication and clinical documentation

"Write a patient information leaflet about managing Type 2 diabetes through diet and lifestyle. Reading age: accessible to adults with low health literacy (Flesch-Kincaid Grade 6). Cover: what Type 2 diabetes is (2 sentences), 4 dietary changes (specific examples), 3 lifestyle recommendations, when to call your GP, and one key message to remember. Use short sentences and plain English. No abbreviations."

"Write a structured nursing handover note using the SBAR format (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for a 72-year-old patient post-hip replacement surgery, day 2. Situation: stable but reporting increased pain. Background: no complications in surgery, mild pre-existing hypertension managed with medication. Assessment: pain score 6/10, mobility limited. Recommendation: review analgesia, physio review today."

"Write a GP referral letter to a community mental health team for a 34-year-old patient presenting with moderate depression and anxiety of 6 months duration. Cover: presenting symptoms, impact on functioning, treatment to date (counselling, current medication), reason for referral, urgency level, and any relevant social factors. Professional tone, plain where possible."

"Write a Monday morning briefing for a 10-person ward nursing team. This week: two new patient admissions expected Tuesday, infection control audit on Wednesday (remind team of updated hand hygiene protocol), one staff member on planned leave (covering arrangements noted). Include: priorities table, one safety reminder, any admin deadlines. Tone: clear, calm, and collegial."

"Write a plain-English explanation of an MRI scan for a patient who has never had one and is anxious. Cover: what the machine looks like, what will happen during the scan, how long it takes (approx. 30–60 mins), what they need to do to prepare, and what to expect regarding noise and space. Reassuring but honest tone. Avoid clinical jargon. Max 200 words."