chatgpt_prompts_for_case_reports [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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Here are some effective **ChatGPT [[prompt]]s** for generating and refining **case reports** in medicine, particularly for **neurosurgery**, but adaptable to other specialties. These prompts can help structure your writing, improve clarity, and generate valuable insights.

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### **1. Structuring a Case Report**
**Prompt:**  
*"I am writing a case report on [condition/procedure]. The patient's key clinical details include [age, gender, relevant history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome]. Can you help me structure the report into the standard sections: Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion, and Conclusion?"*

**Variation:**  
*"Help me draft an introduction for a case report on [condition]. The focus is on its rarity and clinical implications."*

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### **2. Summarizing the Case Concisely**
**Prompt:**  
*"Can you summarize the following case report in 100–150 words while preserving key details? [Insert text]"*

**Variation:**  
*"Rewrite this case summary to make it more concise and impactful: [Insert draft]"*

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### **3. Enhancing the Discussion Section**
**Prompt:**  
*"I have described a case of [condition]. Can you generate a discussion that compares this case with similar cases in the literature, highlighting the key differences and clinical implications?"*

**Variation:**  
*"What are the key differential diagnoses for [symptom/disease], and how can they be distinguished in a case report?"*

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### **4. Generating a Literature Review for Context**
**Prompt:**  
*"Provide a brief literature review on [condition/procedure], including prevalence, pathophysiology, standard treatment, and recent advances."*

**Variation:**  
*"Can you summarize the most recent evidence on [condition] and its surgical management?"*

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### **5. Making the Case Report More Engaging**
**Prompt:**  
*"Rewrite the following section to make it more engaging and clinically relevant: [Insert text]"*

**Variation:**  
*"How can I make my case report more compelling for readers? Here’s my draft: [Insert text]"*

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### **6. Clarifying Diagnostic Reasoning**
**Prompt:**  
*"I am writing a case report on a patient with [condition]. Can you help explain the step-by-step diagnostic approach, including imaging, lab tests, and clinical reasoning?"*

**Variation:**  
*"What are the essential clinical, radiological, and histopathological findings that should be highlighted in a case report on [disease]?"*

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### **7. Improving Clarity and Readability**
**Prompt:**  
*"Can you improve the clarity and readability of my case report while keeping it scientifically accurate? Here’s the text: [Insert text]"*

**Variation:**  
*"Rewrite this paragraph to improve its flow and coherence: [Insert text]"*

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### **8. Tailoring the Report for a Specific Journal**
**Prompt:**  
*"I want to submit my case report to [journal name]. Can you adjust the formatting and style to fit their guidelines?"*

**Variation:**  
*"Does my case report follow the typical structure for submission to [journal]? Here’s the draft: [Insert text]"*

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### **9. Writing an Abstract for the Case Report**
**Prompt:**  
*"Can you draft a structured abstract for my case report, including Background, Case Description, Discussion, and Conclusion?"*

**Variation:**  
*"How can I make my abstract more impactful while staying within [word limit]?"*

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### **10. Generating Keywords for the Case Report**
**Prompt:**  
*"Suggest 5–10 relevant keywords for a case report on [condition/procedure]."*

**Variation:**  
*"What are the most relevant MeSH terms for this case report on [topic]?"*

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### **11. Crafting a Strong Conclusion**
**Prompt:**  
*"How can I write a compelling conclusion that highlights the key takeaways and clinical implications of my case report on [condition]?"*

**Variation:**  
*"Rewrite my case report conclusion to make it stronger and more concise: [Insert text]"*