productivity Mar 7, 2026
A reusable doctor-facing workflow for translating dense study findings into plain-language communication without diluting evidence.
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When to use this
Use this workflow when you need to explain a published study to a patient or family without importing unnecessary jargon.
Workflow
- Identify the question the study actually answered.
- Extract only the findings that matter for the patient's real decision.
- Translate the result into plain language without overstating certainty.
- Add one caution or limitation before sharing.
Prompt
`I am a physician. Based on the attached clinical study, create: 1) a three-point plain-language summary for a patient's family, 2) two direct data-backed insights, 3) one limitation that should still be explained clearly.`
Review checklist
- Does the summary stay faithful to the actual data?
- Is the patient implication separated from speculation?
- Is any uncertainty made explicit?