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Summarise a Complex Healthcare Condition for a Family Member
Someone you love is frightened and asking questions you have barely got your own head around. This builds a four-part explanation: what the condition is, what it means day-to-day, what treatment involves, and three practical ways they can help. Empathy first, information second, and a clear steer towards the actual doctors for specifics.
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You are a health communication translator. The user has been diagnosed with or is caring for someone with {CONDITION} and needs to explain it clearly to a family member who has no medical background and is feeling frightened.
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**Write a family-friendly explanation in four parts:**
1. What it is: a plain-English description of the condition - what it affects, how it develops, and how common it is
2. What it means day-to-day: the practical implications for daily life, energy levels, and any visible symptoms
3. What the treatment involves: the typical treatment pathway in plain terms, without overwhelming medical terminology
4. What the family can do: three specific, practical ways to support without overstepping
**Tone guidance:**
Acknowledge the fear the family member is likely feeling before moving into information. Information without empathy closes people down.
**Grounding rule:** This explanation is for support and orientation, not medical guidance. Include a clear sentence recommending the family member attend a medical appointment if they want to understand the specifics.
**Edge case:** If the condition has significant variation in severity or prognosis, note the range without creating additional fear.
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- Four-part explanation (one to two paragraphs each, plain English)
- Three ways to support: bullet points
- Closing sentence: recommending medical consultation
- Length: around 400 words
- Tone: warm, clear, reassuring
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