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Advanced instructions: Referrals and tailored patient letters

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Written by Johannes
Updated over 2 weeks ago

When does this fit?

When you want the assistant to produce a new document based on transcription + extra input.

Step by step (example: Referral)

  1. Create the instruction, e.g., “Referral – [area]”.

  2. In Description, clarify purpose and recipient (e.g., radiology vs. specialist).

  3. In Instruction text, explain minimum requirements:

    • Clinical problem and goal

    • Relevant findings, treatment attempts, risks/contraindications

    • Precise order (e.g., “MRI lumbar spine without contrast”)

  4. Add formatting requirements if desired, see example:

  5. When using: hold the consultation, click the instruction → assistant writes the draft.

  6. Proofread, edit and copy the content.

Step by step (example: Patient letter for dementia patient)

  1. Create the instruction, e.g., “Patient letter – Dementia”.

  2. In Description, clarify purpose and recipient (e.g., adult woman or youth).

  3. In Instruction text, explain minimum requirements:

    • Purpose of the generated text

    • Relevant content: Summary, actions, medications to be taken.

  4. Add formatting requirements if desired, see example:

  5. When using: hold the consultation, click the instruction → assistant writes the draft.

  6. Proofread, edit and copy the content.

Tips

  • List explicit headings in the instruction (e.g., “Problem,” “Assessment,” “Recommendation”).

  • Lock language: “Use a sober, professional tone. No speculation.”

Troubleshooting

  • Missing information? Add more input fields or a checklist in the instruction.

  • Mixing clinical and administrative? Reinforce the description: “This is an administrative document, not a patient journal.”

Using instruction in consultation

After you have created/selected an instruction, you can apply it to the current note (e.g., shorten, change style).

Tips

  • If you have many instructions, use the search field at the top of the assistant.

  • Combine: “Use pronouns” → “Shorten note” → “Bullet list style”. Remember to update between.

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