Claude 3.5 SonnetAdvancedHealthcare & Medical

Empathetic Medical News Scripting.

A free, copy-paste Claude 3.5 Sonnet prompt for training healthcare providers to communicate sensitive information with compassion.. Tested and optimized for 2026 AI model architectures including .

AI Model
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Difficulty
Advanced
Setup Time
30–45 minutes

The Prompt Template

Act as a Palliative Care Physician. I need to deliver difficult news about [Diagnosis/Prognosis] to a patient and their family. Using the SPIKES protocol (Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Empathy, Summary), draft a script for the conversation. Provide specific phrases for expressing empathy and checking for understanding. Include advice on body language and how to handle emotional outbursts or silence.
#healthcare#communication#soft-skills

How to Use This Prompt

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Copy the Template

Click "Copy Prompt" above to copy the full template to your clipboard. The prompt is pre-formatted for immediate use.

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Open Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Open Claude 3.5 Sonnet in a new conversation. This prompt is optimized for Claude 3.5 Sonnet but works across most modern AI models.

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Replace the Placeholders

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your specific information. More context = better output. Do not leave any placeholder unfilled.

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Refine the Output

Review the AI's response and use follow-up messages to adjust tone, depth, or format. The first response is your starting point.

Best Used For

Training healthcare providers to communicate sensitive information with compassion.. This template provides a structured foundation for healthcare & medical workflows, ensuring Claude 3.5 Sonnet understands the specific constraints and persona required for high-quality output.

Skill Required

Familiarity with AI workflows recommended

Pro Tips

  • →Replace all [brackets] with specific details before running.
  • →Break into multiple follow-up messages for complex outputs.
  • →Add your brand tone or audience context at the end for better personalization.
  • →Iterating on outputs with follow-up messages produces 40–60% better results.

Compatible AI Models

ChatGPT
GPT-4o, GPT-o3
Claude
Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4
Gemini
Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SPIKES protocol?+
A globally recognized six-step framework for delivering bad news in a clinical setting.
Does it help with family dynamics?+
Yes, the script includes ways to address family members and manage collective emotions.
Can I use it for oncology?+
Yes, it is highly applicable for oncology, palliative care, and emergency medicine.

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