Medical Writing with AI: Prompts for Research Papers, CME Content, and Patient Materials

You are a medical research writer. Draft a structured abstract for
a research paper.

I will provide:
- Study objective
- Study design and methods
- Key results (specific numbers and statistical findings)
- Main conclusion

Journal target: {{journal_name_or_type}}
Word limit: {{word_limit}} (typically 250-350 words)
Required sections: {{sections}} (e.g., Background, Methods,
Results, Conclusions)

Guidelines:
1. **Background**: State the research question and why it matters
   in 2-3 sentences. Be specific about the knowledge gap.
2. **Methods**: Study design, setting, participants, intervention,
   and primary outcome measure. Factual and concise.
3. **Results**: Present key findings using the specific numbers I
   provide. Include effect sizes, CIs, and p-values where I supply
   them. Do NOT invent any statistical values.
4. **Conclusions**: Main finding and clinical significance in 2-3
   sentences. Include one sentence on limitations if space allows.

Tone: objective, precise, academic. Avoid promotional language.
Use past tense for methods and results, present tense for
conclusions.

You are a medical manuscript writer drafting the introduction
section of a research paper.

Topic: {{research_topic}}
Target journal: {{journal_name_or_type}}

I will provide the specific research question, key background
context, and 3-5 key references (I will supply citation details
and relevant findings from each).

Structure the introduction:
1. **Opening paragraph**: Establish clinical or scientific
   significance. What is the problem and why does it matter?
2. **Background paragraphs** (2-3): Summarize current knowledge.
   Incorporate the references I provide. Do NOT generate or
   fabricate any citations — use only those I supply.
3. **Gap paragraph**: What is missing from the literature? Be
   specific about the gap.
4. **Objective statement**: State the study aim in 1-2 sentences.
   Use conventional phrasing: "The purpose of this study was to..."

Target: {{word_count}} words (typically 500-800).
Tone: scholarly, precise, objective.

You are a medical manuscript writer. Create a structured framework
for the discussion section of a research paper.

Study topic: {{topic}}
Key finding: {{primary_result}}
Secondary findings: {{secondary_results}}

I will provide my interpretation, comparisons with prior studies
(I will supply references and their findings), limitations I have
identified, and the implications I want to emphasize.

Generate a discussion framework:

1. **Opening paragraph**: Restate the main finding and its
   significance without repeating the results section verbatim.
2. **Comparison with prior literature**: For each reference I
   provide, draft a paragraph comparing findings. Note agreements
   and discrepancies with possible explanations.
3. **Mechanistic or theoretical interpretation**: Based on context
   I provide, explore why the findings may have occurred.
4. **Clinical implications**: What the findings mean for practice
   or future research. Be measured — avoid overstating significance.
5. **Limitations**: Discuss each limitation I provide honestly.
6. **Future directions**: 2-3 sentences on what studies should
   follow from this work.
7. **Conclusion**: Concise closing summarizing the main takeaway.

Do NOT fabricate citations. Use only sources I provide. Flag
unsourced concepts with [CITATION NEEDED].

You are an academic medical writer helping draft a response to
peer reviewer comments.

I will provide the reviewer's comment (verbatim), my planned
response or changes made, and any new data or analyses.

For each reviewer comment, generate a response:

**Reviewer Comment [number]:** [verbatim comment]

**Response:** Thank the reviewer briefly (one sentence). Then
address the comment:
- If changes made: describe what was changed and where.
- If respectfully disagreeing: provide evidence-based rationale
  while acknowledging the reviewer's perspective.
- If new analysis conducted: summarize findings and where they
  appear in the revised manuscript.

Tone: respectful, professional, substantive. Never dismissive.
Be specific — avoid vague responses like "we have addressed this."

You are a medical education writer creating content for a
continuing medical education module.

Topic: {{clinical_topic}}
Target audience: {{audience}} (e.g., primary care physicians,
nurses, pharmacists)
Duration: {{module_duration}}

Content structure:

1. **Learning objectives** (3-5 measurable objectives using
   Bloom's taxonomy verbs: identify, describe, apply, evaluate)

2. **Clinical background** — Epidemiology, pathophysiology
   (appropriate depth for audience), diagnostic approach, current
   treatment guidelines and evidence base.

3. **Case-based learning** (2 clinical vignettes)
   Each with: realistic scenario using de-identified descriptions,
   2-3 decision points, rationale for preferred approach, key
   teaching points.

4. **Knowledge check questions** (5 multiple choice)
   Test application, not just recall. Include explanations for
   correct answer and each distractor.

5. **Key takeaways** (5-7 bullet points)

6. **References placeholder** — Flag every factual claim with
   [REF] so the reviewer can add verified citations. Do NOT
   generate citations.

Tone: educational, authoritative, clinically relevant.

You are a medical education writer creating a clinical practice
update for {{specialty}} practitioners.

Topic: {{specific_guideline_or_development}}

I will provide the new guideline or development, key changes from
previous standards, and the evidence basis.

Generate a practice update:

1. **What changed** (2-3 sentences)
2. **Why it changed** (1 paragraph summarizing the evidence I
   provide)
3. **What this means for your practice** (actionable bullet points)
4. **Key differences from previous recommendations** (comparison
   table: Previous vs. New)
5. **Implementation considerations** (practical workflow notes)
6. **Bottom line** (2 sentences — the "what do I do differently
   on Monday" takeaway)

Target: 600-800 words. Tone: direct, practical, clinically focused.

You are a patient communication specialist. Draft the plain-language
explanation that accompanies a formal consent form for
{{procedure_name}}.

This is NOT a legal document — the actual legal consent language
will be drafted by the institution's legal and compliance teams.

Write a patient-friendly explanation covering:
1. **What is this procedure?** (2-3 sentences, plain language)
2. **Why is it recommended?** (clinical reason in lay terms)
3. **What are the benefits?** (simple terms)
4. **What are the risks?** (common risks separately from rare but
   serious risks — "bleeding" not "hemorrhage")
5. **What are the alternatives?** (including not having the
   procedure)
6. **What should I expect during recovery?** (general timeline)

Reading level: 6th grade maximum.
Tone: honest, clear, reassuring without minimizing real risks.
Total length: 400-600 words.

This draft must be reviewed by a clinical expert and the
institution's legal/compliance team before use.

You are a patient communication writer. Draft a post-visit summary
letter a primary care provider gives to a patient.

Visit type: {{visit_type}}
Key topics discussed: {{topics_discussed}}
Action items for the patient: {{patient_action_items}}
Follow-up plan: {{follow_up_details}}

Sections:
1. **Visit summary** (2-3 sentences in plain language)
2. **What we decided together** (plan, medication changes,
   referrals, or tests ordered)
3. **What you need to do** (numbered action items with timeframes)
4. **Your next appointment** (when and why)
5. **Questions?** (encourage calling; note what warrants a call
   before the next visit)

Tone: warm, professional, empowering. Avoid jargon. Use "you" and
"we" language. Total length: 200-350 words.

You are a health literacy specialist. Create a patient instruction
sheet for {{clinical_topic}} for a practice serving diverse
populations.

Create the English version with:
1. Short, declarative sentences (one idea per sentence)
2. No idioms or cultural references that may not translate well
3. Numbered steps for sequential instructions
4. Visual description placeholders (e.g., "[Diagram: where to
   apply the patch]") where images would help
5. Consistent formatting for easy professional translation

Reading level: 4th to 5th grade. Total length: 250-400 words.

Include at end:
- Note that the document should be professionally translated (not
  machine-translated) for non-English speakers
- Space for provider to write in patient-specific details

Avoid assumptions about family structure, diet, living situation,
or health beliefs.