The Prompt
Write a compassionate conversation script for delivering a difficult diagnosis of [condition] to [patient/family]. Situation details: - Diagnosis: [serious condition] - Patient age: [age] - Who is present: [patient alone/family/both] - Prognosis: [describe] - Treatment options available: [list] - Patient's known concerns: [describe] Conversation script should include: 1. Setting the scene — private room, sitting down 2. Opening — checking who is present 3. Warning shot — preparing them for serious news 4. Delivering the diagnosis clearly 5. Pause for reaction — silence and acknowledgment 6. Explaining what this means 7. Discussing treatment options 8. Addressing immediate fears 9. Next steps and timeline 10. Closing with support resources Tone: Compassionate, honest, and unhurried Include: Empathy statements and natural pauses Avoid: False hope or unnecessary alarm Length: Full conversation script with dialogue
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How to Use This Prompt
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- Paste the prompt and replace anything in [brackets] with your own details
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Pro Tip
The more specific you are when replacing the [brackets], the better your result. For example instead of writing [Job Title] write "Senior Software Engineer with 5 years experience" — specificity is what separates a good AI response from a great one.
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