Understand a New Diagnosis With AI
A diagnosis can be scary and full of unfamiliar words. AI can explain terms, but it does not know your case.
Step by step
- Write down the exact words. From your doctor.
- Ask for plain explanations. Define each term.
- List questions. For your next visit.
- Use trusted sources. Health agencies and hospitals.
- Bring someone along. A second set of ears.
What to expect
Expect plain definitions of terms, general descriptions of treatment categories and a list of questions to bring to your clinician.
Mistakes to avoid
Do not decide on treatment from a chatbot. Avoid searching for worst-case scenarios. Do not paste personal identifiers.
A good next step
Bring a notebook or a friend to the next appointment and ask the doctor to explain the plan in plain terms.
A prompt you can copy
My doctor said I have mild hypertension. Explain what that means in simple words and list ten questions I could ask at my next visit.
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Can AI give a second opinion?
No. Discuss with another qualified clinician.
Is my data private?
Leave out personal identifiers.