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Make the most of a short GP appointment
Turn your notes into a clear one-page summary of what's going on and the questions you want to ask your doctor.
When to use it
The day before a doctor's appointment
Step by step
Jot down what you've noticed
Write in your own words what's been happening, when it started, what makes it better or worse and what you've tried. Leave out your name and date of birth.
Organise it into a summary
Paste your notes into your AI assistant with this prompt.
Prompt to copyHelp me prepare for a [length, e.g. 10-minute] GP appointment. Here are my notes: [notes]. Don't diagnose or suggest treatments. Organise my notes into: 1) a 3-sentence summary I can read out at the start; 2) a timeline of when things started and changed; 3) current medicines and supplements I mentioned; 4) the 3 most important questions to ask, plus 3 optional ones. Keep it to one page in plain English.Take it with you
Save it in your notes app or print it, and add the doctor's answers to the same note during or after the appointment.
What you get
Summary: For 3 weeks I've had headaches most afternoons, worse on screen days. Paracetamol helps a little. Sleep has been poor. Timeline: started 14 Oct... Questions: 1) What could be causing this? 2) Is there anything I should track? 3) When should I come back?
Tips
- Use AI only to organise your notes. Your GP or another qualified professional is the right person to diagnose and advise.
- Be careful sharing health details with AI tools; leave out names, dates of birth and NHS or insurance numbers.