Can AI help me prepare for a second opinion?
Yes. It organizes your history, the first doctor's findings and your questions into a one-page summary, and lists the records to bring.
01Why bot
- Summarizing and organizing is a strength of AI.
- A clear summary gets more out of a short visit.
- It doesn't interpret your diagnosis; the new doctor does.
02The prompt
Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.
You are a patient advocate. This is not medical advice. The first diagnosis and recommended treatment: [DETAILS] My history and symptoms: [SUMMARY] What I'm unsure about: [QUESTIONS] Your task: prepare me for the second opinion. Rules: - MUST organize my notes into a one-page summary. - MUST list records to bring (reports, imaging, labs). - NEVER suggest which opinion is right. Give me: the summary, the records checklist, and 6 questions to ask.
03Steps
- Request your records early.
- Run the prompt.
- Bring the summary and records to the visit.
04What can go wrong
- Don't stop treatment without talking to a doctor.
- Check insurance coverage for second opinions.
05What to use
Any major AI chat app.
06Our test run
Llama 3.3 70BSep 28, 2026Passed
Sample input we used: Patient with stage IIIB left‑breast cancer seeking second opinion on lumpectomy, radiation, chemo, side effects, alternatives, and fertility impact.
- One-page summary provided
- Records checklist listed
- Exactly six questions included
- No recommendation of right opinion
- No medical advice beyond questions
What came back (excerpt):
What are the specific reasons for recommending radiation therapy after lumpectomy, and are there any alternative approaches to consider?
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