Health Research Assistant
Understand your symptoms and test results — then have a better conversation with your doctor.
AI can help you understand medical information, prepare for appointments, and make sense of what your doctor told you. It cannot diagnose you, and it should never replace professional medical care.
The Workflow
Prepare your doctor's appointment
One of the best uses of AI in healthcare: drafting the questions you want to ask before an appointment so you don't forget in the moment.
I have an appointment with [DOCTOR_TYPE] on [APPOINTMENT_DATE]. Reason for the visit: [REASON_FOR_VISIT] Symptoms I'm experiencing: [SYMPTOMS] How long I've had them: [DURATION] Medications I currently take: [CURRENT_MEDICATIONS] My main concern or worry: [MAIN_CONCERN] Questions I already have: [EXISTING_QUESTIONS] Generate a list of 8-10 questions I should ask my doctor. Organize them by: 1. Most important to ask (if time is short) 2. Good to cover if there's time 3. Follow-up questions for specific scenarios (e.g., "If you think it's X, then...") Also remind me: what information should I bring to the appointment?
Replace: [DOCTOR_TYPE], [APPOINTMENT_DATE], [REASON_FOR_VISIT], [SYMPTOMS], [DURATION], [CURRENT_MEDICATIONS], [MAIN_CONCERN], [EXISTING_QUESTIONS]
Understand what your doctor told you
After an appointment, use AI to understand medical terms, diagnoses, or treatment options your doctor explained.
My doctor told me: [WHAT_DOCTOR_SAID] The diagnosis or condition mentioned was: [DIAGNOSIS] The treatment or next steps recommended: [TREATMENT_PLAN] Terms I didn't fully understand: [CONFUSING_TERMS] Please: 1. Explain [DIAGNOSIS] in plain language — what it is, what causes it, and how common it is 2. Define each of these terms: [CONFUSING_TERMS] 3. Explain how the recommended treatment typically works 4. List five questions I might want to ask at my follow-up appointment 5. Note anything I should watch for that would mean I should call the doctor before my next scheduled visit This is for my own understanding. I'm not looking for a second opinion — I trust my doctor's recommendation.
Replace: [WHAT_DOCTOR_SAID], [DIAGNOSIS], [TREATMENT_PLAN], [CONFUSING_TERMS]
All Prompts for This Workflow
I have an appointment with [DOCTOR_TYPE]. Reason for visit: [REASON_FOR_VISIT] Symptoms: [SYMPTOMS] Duration: [DURATION] Current medications: [CURRENT_MEDICATIONS] Main concern: [MAIN_CONCERN] Generate 8-10 questions organized by priority: most important, good if there's time, and follow-up questions for specific scenarios. What information should I bring?
Replace: [DOCTOR_TYPE], [REASON_FOR_VISIT], [SYMPTOMS], [DURATION], [CURRENT_MEDICATIONS], [MAIN_CONCERN]
My doctor told me I have [DIAGNOSIS] and recommended [TREATMENT_PLAN]. Terms I didn't understand: [CONFUSING_TERMS] Please explain the diagnosis in plain language, define the confusing terms, explain how the treatment works, and list five follow-up questions for my next appointment. Flag anything that should prompt me to call before that appointment.
Replace: [DIAGNOSIS], [TREATMENT_PLAN], [CONFUSING_TERMS]
My doctor prescribed [MEDICATION_NAME] at [DOSAGE]. Please summarize: 1. What this medication is generally used for 2. How it typically works in the body (plain language) 3. Common side effects people often experience in the first few weeks 4. Important interactions to ask my pharmacist about, given I also take: [OTHER_MEDICATIONS] 5. Questions I should ask my pharmacist before starting I will verify all of this with my pharmacist and doctor. This is for my own background understanding.
Replace: [MEDICATION_NAME], [DOSAGE], [OTHER_MEDICATIONS]
A prioritized list of questions for your doctor, clear plain-language explanations of medical terminology, and a list of watch-for symptoms to monitor between appointments.
- !AI is not a doctor. Do not use AI outputs to diagnose yourself, adjust medication dosages, or delay seeking care for symptoms that worry you.
- !AI health information reflects general knowledge and may not account for your specific medical history, other conditions, or recent research. Always verify with your healthcare provider.
- !If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Do not ask an AI first.
- !AI can describe drug interactions in general terms, but your pharmacist has access to your full medication list and can catch interactions AI might miss.
- →Bring your AI-generated question list to the appointment on your phone. Read it directly — doctors appreciate patients who come prepared.
- →After any appointment, dictate your notes immediately in the car or waiting room, then ask AI to organize them into a summary you'll actually re-read.