Healthcare Prompts
R.I.S.E. Framework
A simple four-part way to write prompts that work well with AI in healthcare:
R — Role: Tell the AI who it should pretend to be (like a clinical coach or educator)
I — Input: Give the AI the information it needs (patient details, what you want to teach, any rules to follow)
S — Steps: Ask the AI to think through things one step at a time
E — Expression: Say exactly how you want the answer formatted (bullet points, a table, etc.)
Simple Example: "You are a teaching coach for new doctors. Help this resident think through this patient case by asking 3-5 questions instead of giving the answer. Use bullet points."
Safety Rules
Always add these safety instructions when using AI for clinical work:
Tell the AI: "Don't give medical advice or diagnoses"
Remind it: "Your job is to help with thinking, not to replace a real doctor"
Ask it to: "Say clearly when you don't have enough information"
Ask it to: "Point out any red flags that a real doctor needs to check"
These rules keep the AI from overstepping and remind everyone that a real person is always in charge.
Teaching with Cases
You are a medical teacher. Take this case and create a learning path that goes from simple facts → harder thinking → reflection questions.
Coaching on Diagnosis Thinking (Not Making Diagnoses)
Don't name the diagnosis. Instead, help me: find the main clues → identify which body systems might be involved → ask 5 questions to narrow it down → suggest what tests might help.
Cleaning Up Clinical Notes
Rewrite this note into SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) without adding new medical information.
Writing Healthcare Policies
Write a simple policy about [topic] for staff. Include: why it matters, what words mean, step-by-step how to do it, safety tips, and who does what.
Making Information Patient-Friendly
Rewrite this medical text so a 6th grader can understand it. Be kind and clear, but don't give medical instructions.
