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35 ChatGPT Prompts for General Practitioners: Better Patient Communication, Documentation, and Clinical Efficiency

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General practitioners face an extraordinary breadth of clinical demands — from managing chronic conditions and preventive care to navigating complex patient communication and mountains of documentation. AI tools like ChatGPT can serve as a practical assistant to help you draft clearer notes, reason through differentials, and communicate more effectively with patients and specialists alike. This collection of 35 prompts is organized into 7 key areas of GP practice to help you get started right away.

Patient History and Clinical Documentation

Prompt 1: SOAP Note Draft

I saw a patient today with the following presenting complaint and findings: [paste brief notes]. Please draft a SOAP note in standard format. Keep the language clinical and concise.
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Prompt 2: HPC Structuring

Here are my raw notes from a patient history: [paste notes]. Please restructure this into a clear History of Presenting Complaint (HPC) using the SOCRATES framework.
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Prompt 3: Past Medical History Summary

A patient has the following conditions and medications on their file: [list]. Please summarize their past medical history in 3-5 sentences suitable for a referral letter.
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Prompt 4: Consultation Letter Draft

Draft a consultation summary letter for a GP record. The patient is [age/gender], presented with [complaint], examination findings were [findings], and I plan to [management plan]. Use professional clinical language.
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Prompt 5: Discharge Summary Simplification

Here is a hospital discharge summary: [paste text]. Please extract the key clinical points — diagnosis, treatment received, follow-up required — in a brief structured format I can add to the GP record.
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Diagnosis Support and Clinical Reasoning

Prompt 6: Differential Diagnosis Builder

A [age/gender] patient presents with [symptoms and duration]. Relevant history includes [background]. Please provide a prioritized differential diagnosis list with brief reasoning for each, from most to least likely.
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Prompt 7: Red Flag Checklist

For a patient presenting with [symptom, e.g. lower back pain / headache / fatigue], list the key red flag features I should specifically ask about and examine for, organized by system or urgency.
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Prompt 8: Rare Diagnosis Consideration

I have a patient with an unusual presentation: [describe symptoms and negative workup so far]. What less common or rare diagnoses should I be considering that may fit this picture?
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Prompt 9: Lab Result Interpretation

My patient has the following blood results: [paste results]. They are [age/gender] with a background of [conditions]. Please help me interpret these results clinically and suggest any follow-up investigations.
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Prompt 10: Clinical Reasoning Summary

I'm going to describe a clinical case. Please help me think through the reasoning step by step, from problem representation to diagnosis and management plan. Case: [describe case].
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Patient Education and Shared Decision Making

Prompt 11: Plain Language Explanation

Explain [medical condition, e.g. type 2 diabetes / hypertension / IBS] to a patient in plain language. Avoid medical jargon. Keep it under 150 words and end with 2-3 practical things they can do.
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Prompt 12: Medication Explanation

A patient has been started on [medication name and dose]. Write a simple explanation of what this medication does, how to take it, common side effects to watch for, and when to seek advice. Write at a Year 8 reading level.
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Prompt 13: Shared Decision Making Script

I need to discuss [treatment option A vs option B] with a patient who has [condition]. Help me write a balanced shared decision making dialogue that presents both options with benefits and risks in non-technical language.
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Prompt 14: Post-Appointment Summary

Based on today's consultation, the patient has [diagnosis] and the plan is [management]. Write a brief, friendly after-visit summary the patient can take home, including what was discussed and next steps.
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Prompt 15: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

A patient has concerns about [specific vaccine]. They are worried about [specific concern]. Help me draft a calm, evidence-based response that acknowledges their concern and provides accurate information without being dismissive.
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Chronic Disease Management

Prompt 16: Chronic Disease Review Template

Create a structured review template for a patient with [condition, e.g. type 2 diabetes / COPD / heart failure]. Include the key clinical parameters, lifestyle factors, medication review, and patient-reported outcomes I should cover at each annual review.
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Prompt 17: Treatment Escalation Decision

My patient with [condition] is not at target despite [current treatment]. They are [age/gender] with [comorbidities]. Please outline the next treatment escalation options based on current guidelines, with considerations for their specific profile.
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Prompt 18: Multimorbidity Complexity Support

I have a patient with [list of conditions] on [list of medications]. I'm concerned about [specific issue, e.g. polypharmacy / drug interactions / conflicting guidelines]. Help me think through a holistic management approach.
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Prompt 19: Patient Goal-Setting for Lifestyle Change

Help me create a motivational goal-setting conversation guide for a patient with [condition] who needs to make [lifestyle change, e.g. dietary changes / increase activity / quit smoking]. Use a brief motivational interviewing style.
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Prompt 20: Chronic Pain Management Plan

A patient has chronic [type] pain not responding well to current treatment. Please outline a biopsychosocial framework for their management, including non-pharmacological, pharmacological, and referral considerations.
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Preventive Care and Health Screening

Prompt 21: Screening Schedule Summary

Create a preventive health screening checklist for a [age/gender] patient with the following risk factors: [list]. Include recommended screenings, frequency, and the rationale for each based on current guidelines.
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Prompt 22: Cardiovascular Risk Discussion

My patient has a 10-year cardiovascular risk of [X]% calculated using [tool]. They are [age/gender]. Help me explain what this means in plain language and outline the lifestyle and treatment options to reduce their risk.
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Prompt 23: Immunisation Catch-Up Plan

A [age] patient has incomplete vaccination history. Known vaccines include: [list]. Please outline a catch-up immunisation schedule based on [country/guideline] recommendations.
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Prompt 24: Alcohol and Lifestyle Brief Intervention

Help me structure a brief intervention conversation for a patient who scored [X] on the AUDIT-C. I want to raise the issue sensitively, give them feedback, and provide practical advice without being judgmental.
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Prompt 25: Mental Health Screening Pathway

A patient has scored [X] on the PHQ-9 and [X] on the GAD-7. Please help me draft a structured response covering risk assessment, immediate management, and a stepped care pathway for this patient.
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Referral and Specialist Communication

Prompt 26: Referral Letter Draft

Please draft a referral letter to [specialty] for a [age/gender] patient with [presenting problem]. Relevant history: [background]. Current medications: [list]. I am requesting [specific ask, e.g. assessment / investigation / procedure].
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Prompt 27: Urgent Referral Justification

I need to write an urgent 2-week wait referral for suspected [cancer site] in a [age/gender] patient. Their symptoms are [list] and examination findings are [findings]. Help me frame the clinical justification clearly and concisely.
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Prompt 28: Rejecting a Referral Response

A referral I sent has been rejected with the following reason: [paste rejection]. Help me draft a professional response to the specialist team, either accepting their advice and outlining my revised management plan, or appealing the decision with clinical justification.
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Prompt 29: Clinic Letter Interpretation

Here is a specialist clinic letter: [paste letter]. Please summarize the key points, highlight any actions the GP needs to take, and flag any medications or investigations I need to arrange.
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Prompt 30: Pre-Referral Optimisation Checklist

Before referring a patient with [condition] to [specialty], what steps should I take to optimise their management in primary care? Please provide a checklist of investigations, treatments, and documentation to complete first.
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Practice Management and Professional Development

Prompt 31: Significant Event Analysis (SEA) Template

Help me complete a Significant Event Analysis for the following incident in my practice: [describe event]. Please structure it with: what happened, why it happened, what was done well, what could be improved, and action points.
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Prompt 32: Patient Complaint Response

A patient has made a complaint about [describe situation]. Please help me draft a professional, empathetic written response that acknowledges their concerns, explains what happened, and outlines any steps we are taking to address the issue.
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Prompt 33: CPD Reflection Writing

I attended [course/conference/training] on [topic]. Key learning points were [list]. Please help me write a structured CPD reflection using a reflective model (e.g. Gibbs or Kolb) suitable for my professional portfolio.
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Prompt 34: Practice Policy Draft

Draft a short practice policy on [topic, e.g. chaperone use / medication requests / home visit criteria]. Include the purpose, staff responsibilities, process, and review date. Keep it practical and suitable for a small GP practice.
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Prompt 35: Appraisal Statement Draft

Help me write a supporting information statement for my GP appraisal. I want to reflect on my work in [clinical area or role] over the past year, including [key activities and achievements]. The tone should be reflective and professional.
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