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. 2024 Aug 28;13(17):5101. doi: 10.3390/jcm13175101

Table 3.

Clinical Templating Examples.

Template Type Example:
Basic Post-Operative Instructions Template
  1. Wound Care: Keep the surgical site clean and dry. Cover the area with [Type of Dressing] and change the dressing every [Frequency].

  2. Activity: Limit your activity to [Activity Level] for [Duration]. Avoid activities such as [Restricted Activities].

  3. Medication: Take [Medication Name] for pain every [Dosage Interval] as needed. Begin [Antibiotic Name] the day after surgery and continue for [Duration].

  4. Follow-Up: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon on [Follow-Up Date].

  5. Additional Instructions: [Any Additional Instructions].

Advanced Template for Patient Clinical Q&A:
“Hello [Patient Name], thank you for reaching out with your concerns. You mentioned [Symptom/Condition]. Could you specify [Duration/Severity/Associated Symptoms]?”

Conditional Logic for Symptom Assessment:
  • If [Duration] > 2 weeks, then “Given the duration of your symptoms...”

  • If [Severity] is high or [Associated Symptoms] include [List Severe Symptoms], then “These symptoms might suggest...”

  • “Considering [Symptom/Condition] and [Duration/Severity/Associated Symptoms], the following steps are recommended...”


Conditional Logic for Treatment Options:
  • If [Symptom/Condition] is [Non-urgent Condition], then “Please consider the following treatment options…”

  • If [Symptom/Condition] is potentially severe or requires immediate attention, then “It is important to seek immediate medical attention...”


Follow-up Actions:
  • “Please monitor your symptoms and [List Specific Actions].”

  • “Should you experience [List of Warning Signs], seek immediate medical assistance.”