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How do I understand my lab results with AI?

While she waited for her doctor, 76-year-old Judith Miller asked Claude to explain flagged blood-test results, then used what she learned to ask better questions.

Steps

  1. Remove your name, date of birth and record numbers before you paste anything.
  2. Ask for plain-English explanations of each flagged value and common causes.
  3. Ask what questions to bring to your doctor.
  4. Don't change medication or treatment based on the AI. Talk to your care team.

Prompts

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Here are my lab results with personal details removed. In plain English, explain what each flagged value means, common reasons it can be out of range, and 5 questions I should ask my doctor. Don't diagnose me.

Results: [paste]

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