Discharge Instructions Patients Can Actually Understand

Write clear post-visit instructions for a patient who was seen for [condition/procedure] in [setting: ER, outpatient clinic, surgical center]. Include: what was done today and why, medications to take (with simple dosing schedule in a table format), activity restrictions and duration, wound care or self-care steps if applicable, warning signs that require immediate medical attention (be specific about what to look for), when and where to follow up, what to do if symptoms worsen before the follow-up, and a phone number to call with questions. Write at a 6th-grade reading level. Use numbered lists and short sentences. Bold the most critical safety information.