How to Use Claude for Clinical Notes
The exact prompt, setup, and codes to get great results.
The Problem
Clinicians spend 2+ hours daily on documentation. SOAP notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries are repetitive but require precision. Burnout from documentation is real.
The Prompt (Copy & Paste)
Help me draft a clinical note. Note type: [SOAP / PROGRESS NOTE / DISCHARGE SUMMARY / H&P] Setting: [OUTPATIENT / INPATIENT / ER / TELEHEALTH] Specialty: [YOUR SPECIALTY] Patient encounter information: - Chief complaint: [CC] - History of present illness: [HPI DETAILS] - Relevant PMH: [PAST MEDICAL HISTORY] - Exam findings: [PERTINENT POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES] - Assessment: [YOUR CLINICAL IMPRESSION] - Plan: [WHAT YOU'RE DOING] Rules: - Follow standard [NOTE TYPE] format - Use appropriate medical terminology - Include pertinent negatives - Be concise but thorough enough for billing and continuity - Follow CMS documentation guidelines for [VISIT LEVEL] - Don't fabricate any clinical details — use only what I provided This is a DRAFT. I will review, modify, and sign this note. NOTE: This is a documentation aid, not clinical decision support.
Replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific details.
What You Get
A well-structured clinical note draft in proper format that saves 10-15 minutes per patient. Follows documentation guidelines for the appropriate visit level. Always requires clinician review and attestation.
Prompt Codes That Help
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