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Free after-visit summary generator
Give patients a written summary in plain words. Paste your clinical notes and get a short, friendly explanation of what you found and what they should do next.
How to use it
- 01
Paste your clinical notes
Use your usual shorthand. The tool translates abbreviations and medical terms into everyday language.
- 02
Include the advice you gave
Medicines with dose and duration, self-care, return to work or sport, and the warning signs you discussed.
- 03
Read it as the patient would
Check it is accurate and fits this patient, then print it or send it through your usual channel.
What makes a good after-visit summary?
Patients forget much of what they are told in a consultation, especially when they are worried or in pain. A short written summary in plain language helps them follow the plan and know when to come back. It is written to the patient, not about them, and leaves out anything they do not need to act on.
- Why you came in
- The problem in the patient’s own terms, in one or two sentences.
- What we found
- The key examination findings and test results, explained without jargon.
- What it means
- The diagnosis or most likely explanation, and what usually happens next with this condition.
- What to do next
- Numbered steps: medicines, self-care, activity, appointments and tests.
- When to get help
- The specific warning signs you discussed, and when to contact the clinic or seek urgent care.
Patient summary example: sprained ankle
Why you came in
You twisted your right ankle playing football yesterday.
What we found
The outside of your ankle is swollen and sore where one of the ligaments is. The bones are not tender and you can walk on the foot, so you do not need an X-ray.
What it means
You have sprained the ligaments on the outside of your ankle. Ligaments are the strong bands that hold the joint together. This is a mild to moderate sprain and should heal on its own.
What to do next
1. For the first two days: rest, put ice on the ankle, use a compression bandage and keep the foot raised. 2. Take ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day with food for 5 days, unless it upsets your stomach. 3. When the pain allows, gently move your ankle in circles. 4. Expect to be back playing football in about 3 to 4 weeks.
When to get help
Come back if you cannot put weight on the foot, your foot feels numb or cold, your calf becomes painful or swollen, or your ankle is not getting better after 2 weeks.
Need the diagnosis code too? Search ICD-10-CM codes
Tips for summaries patients actually read
- Write the plan as numbered steps with one action each; patients follow lists better than paragraphs.
- Give medicine instructions in full: name, dose, how often, with or without food, and for how long.
- Spell out warning signs as things the patient can notice (“your foot feels cold”), not as clinical terms.
- Avoid abbreviations such as RICE or TDS unless you explain them.
- Keep it short. If something does not change what the patient should do, it can usually stay in your clinical note.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the summary written for?
For the patient. It is addressed to them as “you” and uses everyday words. Your clinical note stays in the record as it is.
Can I give it to a family member or carer?
The text is written so a non-clinician can follow it. Whether you share it with someone other than the patient is a decision for you, the patient and your local rules.
Will it add advice I didn’t give?
It is instructed to use only what is in your notes and to mark missing sections “Not documented”. Read it before handing it over and remove anything that does not fit.
Is it free?
Yes. You can write up to 10 notes a day without an account.
Is it safe to paste patient information?
Paste clinical details only, never names, ID numbers or contact details. The text is sent to our AI provider to write the note and is not saved by Docdemic.