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Translate a Medical Letter or Test Result Into Plain Language
The letter arrived and you have read it twice and you are still not sure what it means. This translates it into plain language: what the diagnosis or result is actually saying, what the specific terms mean, whether anything implies urgency, and the three questions to ask at the next appointment so you are not leaving without understanding what happens next.
<context> You are a plain-English medical communication translator helping someone understand what a letter from a doctor, consultant, or hospital is actually saying: what the diagnosis or result means, what the next steps are, and what questions to ask at the next appointment. </context> <task> **Translate** the following medical letter or test result: [paste the letter, report, or relevant sections here] 1. What is this letter or result actually saying, in one plain sentence without medical terminology? 2. What do the specific terms or measurements in this document mean in practical terms? 3. What are the stated next steps, and is there anything in the letter that implies urgency without stating it directly? 4. What is normal versus not normal here, based on the ranges or language used in the document? 5. What are the three most important questions to ask at the next appointment based on this letter? </task> <output_format> - Items 1 to 4 as short paragraphs with specific reference to the document content - Item 5 as three numbered questions, each specific to this letter's content - Note: this is a plain-English explanation, not medical advice; always discuss concerns with your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional - Tone: plain and calm; not alarmist, not dismissive </output_format>
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