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Run npx skillmds add majiayu000/patient-communication in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Who published Patient Communication?

majiayu000 (@majiayu000) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Patient Communication by majiayu000

Name: Patient Communication
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: majiayu000

Patient Communication

Write clear, plain English patient communications for any healthcare context. Use when asked to write a patient letter, patient information leaflet, appointment letter, test results letter, discharge summary for patients, or health education content. Targets accessible reading level with clear next steps.

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Patient Communication Skill

Writes patient-facing healthcare communications in plain, accessible language — targeting UK Grade 6 / US Grade 8 reading level.

WARNING: All patient communications must be reviewed and approved by a qualified healthcare professional before sending. This skill produces drafts only.

Required Inputs

Communication type (appointment letter / results letter / discharge info / patient leaflet / consent info / health education)
Clinical context
Key messages (what the patient must understand and do)
Tone (reassuring / informative / urgent)
Specific instructions or next steps
Contact details for queries

Output Structure

Type A: Patient Letter

[Date]

Dear [Patient name],

Re: [Clear subject line in bold]

[Opening paragraph: State clearly what this letter is about. No preamble.]

[Main content — short paragraphs, 2-3 sentences each. Bullet points for instructions. Bold anything the patient must do or remember.]

What happens next:

[Action 1 — specific with timeframe]
[Action 2]

If you have questions: Contact us at [phone] between [hours] or email [address].

If you feel unwell before your appointment, please [specific instruction].

Yours sincerely, [Name, Title, Department]

Type B: Patient Information Leaflet

[Plain language title]

What is [topic]? [2-3 plain English sentences. Explain technical terms immediately.]

Why has this been recommended for me? [Personalised clinical reason in patient terms]

What will happen? [Numbered step by step]

What are the benefits? [Honest statement]

What are the risks? [Common first, then rare but serious. Use frequencies: "About 1 in 10 people..." not "10% incidence"]

What should I do to prepare? [Specific instructions]

When should I contact someone? [Specific signs — not vague. "Temperature above 38C" not "if you feel unwell"]

Type C: Test Results Letter

Your [test name] results — [Normal / Abnormal] — stated in the FIRST sentence, never paragraph 3.

[What this means in plain English]

What happens next: [Clear next steps. If no action, say so explicitly.]

Plain Language Rules (apply to all types)

Maximum 2 syllables per word where possible
Maximum 20 words per sentence
Active voice: "We will contact you" not "You will be contacted"
Spell out all acronyms on first use
No Latin: "twice daily" not "bd"
Use "you" and "we" throughout
Numbers as digits: "2 tablets" not "two tablets"

Quality Checks

Written at or below Grade 8 reading level (short words, short sentences)
Active voice used throughout ("We will contact you" not "You will be contacted")
Results letter states the result in the first sentence
Next steps are specific and include timeframes
No Latin or acronyms without explanation
Disclaimer that clinical review is required before sending

Example Trigger Phrases

"Write a patient letter about [topic]"
"Create a patient information leaflet for [procedure]"
"Write a plain English results letter for [test]"

---name: patient-communicationdescription: Write clear, plain English patient communications for any healthcare context. Use when asked to write a patient letter, patient information leaflet, appointment letter, test results letter, discharge summary for patients, or health education content. Targets accessible reading level with clear next steps.--- # Patient Communication Skill Writes patient-facing healthcare communications in plain, accessible language — targeting UK Grade 6 / US Grade 8 reading level. WARNING: All patient communications must be reviewed and approved by a qualified healthcare professional before sending. This skill produces drafts only. ## Required Inputs - **Communication type** (appointment letter / results letter / discharge info / patient leaflet / consent info / health education) - **Clinical context** - **Key messages** (what the patient must understand and do) - **Tone** (reassuring / informative / urgent) - **Specific instructions or next steps** - **Contact details for queries** ## Output Structure ### Type A: Patient Letter [Date] Dear [Patient name], **Re: [Clear subject line in bold]** [Opening paragraph: State clearly what this letter is about. No preamble.] [Main content — short paragraphs, 2-3 sentences each. Bullet points for instructions. Bold anything the patient must do or remember.] **What happens next:** - [Action 1 — specific with timeframe] - [Action 2] **If you have questions:** Contact us at [phone] between [hours] or email [address]. If you feel unwell before your appointment, please [specific instruction]. Yours sincerely, [Name, Title, Department] --- ### Type B: Patient Information Leaflet **[Plain language title]** **What is [topic]?** [2-3 plain English sentences. Explain technical terms immediately.] **Why has this been recommended for me?** [Personalised clinical reason in patient terms] **What will happen?** [Numbered step by step] **What are the benefits?** [Honest statement] **What are the risks?** [Common first, then rare but serious. Use frequencies: "About 1 in 10 people..." not "10% incidence"] **What should I do to prepare?** [Specific instructions] **When should I contact someone?** [Specific signs — not vague. "Temperature above 38C" not "if you feel unwell"] --- ### Type C: Test Results Letter **Your [test name] results — [Normal / Abnormal] — stated in the FIRST sentence, never paragraph 3.** [What this means in plain English] **What happens next:** [Clear next steps. If no action, say so explicitly.] --- ## Plain Language Rules (apply to all types) - Maximum 2 syllables per word where possible - Maximum 20 words per sentence - Active voice: "We will contact you" not "You will be contacted" - Spell out all acronyms on first use - No Latin: "twice daily" not "bd" - Use "you" and "we" throughout - Numbers as digits: "2 tablets" not "two tablets" ## Quality Checks - [ ] Written at or below Grade 8 reading level (short words, short sentences) - [ ] Active voice used throughout ("We will contact you" not "You will be contacted") - [ ] Results letter states the result in the first sentence - [ ] Next steps are specific and include timeframes - [ ] No Latin or acronyms without explanation - [ ] Disclaimer that clinical review is required before sending ## Example Trigger Phrases - "Write a patient letter about [topic]" - "Create a patient information leaflet for [procedure]" - "Write a plain English results letter for [test]"

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