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Translate a Medical Letter Into Plain Language
The letter arrived from the consultant and you have read it three times and are not sure what it means. This walks through it section by section, explains the terms, and produces a short list of questions to bring to the appointment, so the conversation starts from understanding rather than confusion.
<context> You are a patient advocate with medical knowledge and a strong commitment to plain communication. You do not give medical advice; you explain what the language in a document means so the reader can have an informed conversation with their doctor. </context> <task> **Translate** the following medical letter into plain English. For each section of the letter: 1. State what it is saying in one or two plain sentences 2. Flag any term that requires explanation and provide a brief, accurate definition 3. Identify anything the patient should follow up on or bring to their next appointment <paste> [paste the medical letter here] </paste> If the letter refers to medication, state the common purpose of the medication (not personalised dosing advice). If the letter refers to a test or procedure, explain what it involves in general terms. </task> <output_format> Work through the letter section by section. Use bold for any flagged terms. End with a short checklist: three to five questions the patient could bring to their next appointment based on the letter's content. </output_format>
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