50 ChatGPT Prompts for Australian Doctors (2026)

ChatGPT and other AI assistants can save Australian doctors significant time on documentation, communication, and administrative tasks. These fifty prompts are written for Australian clinical practice and are ready to copy, paste, and adapt. Always review AI-generated clinical content before use and never rely on AI for clinical decision-making without verification.

Clinical Documentation

1. "Convert the following consultation transcript into a structured SOAP note suitable for an Australian GP's clinical record: [paste transcript]"

2. "Write a referral letter to a [specialty] specialist for a patient with [condition], including relevant history, current medications, and the specific reason for referral."

3. "Generate a discharge summary for a patient admitted with [diagnosis], treated with [treatment], and discharged with [follow-up plan]."

4. "Write a clinical note for a patient presenting with [symptoms] who has a background of [relevant history]. Include assessment and plan sections."

5. "Convert these dot-point consultation notes into a structured clinical record: [paste notes]"

6. "Write a letter to a patient's employer confirming they are unfit for work from [date] to [date] due to a medical condition, without disclosing the diagnosis."

7. "Draft a medical certificate for a patient who requires modified duties at work due to [general description of limitation, e.g. 'a musculoskeletal condition']."

8. "Write a structured problem list for a patient with the following conditions: [list conditions]. Include relevant medications and allergies."

Patient Communication

9. "Write a plain-language explanation of [diagnosis] for a patient with low health literacy. Avoid medical jargon and use short sentences."

10. "Draft a letter to a patient explaining the results of their [test/investigation] and what the next steps are."

11. "Write a patient information sheet about [procedure/treatment] that explains what it involves, what to expect, and how to prepare."

12. "Generate a list of frequently asked questions and answers about [condition] that I can give to newly diagnosed patients."

13. "Write a follow-up message to a patient who was seen for [condition] three weeks ago, asking how they are managing and reminding them of their next appointment."

14. "Draft a letter to a patient explaining why I am referring them to a specialist, in plain language that doesn't cause unnecessary alarm."

15. "Write a patient consent information sheet for [procedure], covering what it involves, the risks and benefits, and the alternatives."

16. "Generate a post-operative care instruction sheet for a patient who has had [procedure], including wound care, activity restrictions, and warning signs to watch for."

Medical Education and Research

17. "Summarise the current evidence on [treatment/intervention] for [condition], including the key studies and their findings."

18. "Explain the mechanism of action of [medication] in plain language suitable for a medical student."

19. "Generate five case-based learning scenarios for a GP registrar covering [clinical area], including the presenting complaint, relevant history, and key learning points."

20. "What are the current Australian clinical guidelines for the management of [condition]? Summarise the key recommendations."

21. "Explain the differences between [condition A] and [condition B] in terms of presentation, investigation, and management."

22. "Generate a structured teaching session outline on [topic] for a 30-minute presentation to GP registrars."

23. "What are the most common causes of [symptom] in [age group], and how should they be prioritised in a differential diagnosis?"

24. "Summarise the key changes in the most recent version of the [clinical guideline] compared to the previous version."

Practice Management and Administration

25. "Write a practice policy for the management of after-hours patient enquiries, including how urgent and non-urgent matters should be triaged."

26. "Draft a staff communication explaining a new clinical protocol for [process], including the rationale and the steps involved."

27. "Write a patient recall letter for patients who are due for their [screening/review], explaining why it's important and how to book."

28. "Generate a template for a practice meeting agenda that covers clinical quality, administrative updates, and staff wellbeing."

29. "Write a response to a patient complaint about [issue], acknowledging their concern, explaining what happened, and describing what steps will be taken."

30. "Draft a job advertisement for a part-time practice nurse at a busy suburban GP practice, including key responsibilities and required qualifications."

31. "Write a practice newsletter article about [health topic] for patients, suitable for a general audience with mixed health literacy."

32. "Generate a checklist for a new GP joining the practice, covering orientation tasks, system access, and key protocols to review."

MBS and Billing

33. "Explain the MBS item numbers relevant to a Level C consultation in general practice, including the time and complexity requirements."

34. "What MBS items are available for a GP management plan and team care arrangement, and what are the documentation requirements?"

35. "Summarise the MBS telehealth item numbers available to GPs in 2026, including the eligibility criteria and consultation requirements."

36. "What are the key MBS items available for mental health care in general practice, and what are the referral and review requirements?"

Medico-Legal and Professional

37. "Explain the duty of care obligations of an Australian GP when a patient discloses they are at risk of harming themselves or others."

38. "What are the mandatory reporting obligations for Australian doctors under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, and what triggers a report?"

39. "Summarise the key principles of informed consent in Australian medical practice, including what information must be disclosed to patients."

40. "What are the documentation requirements for a valid advance care directive in [state/territory]?"

41. "Explain the process for notifying the relevant authority when a patient's medical condition may affect their fitness to drive in [state/territory]."

42. "What are the key considerations when a patient requests access to their medical records under Australian privacy law?"

Chronic Disease Management

43. "Write a structured care plan for a patient with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia, including goals, management strategies, and review schedule."

44. "Generate a patient action plan for asthma management, including trigger avoidance, preventer and reliever medication use, and when to seek emergency care."

45. "What are the key components of a comprehensive annual review for a patient with chronic kidney disease, and what investigations should be ordered?"

46. "Write a structured management plan for a patient with treatment-resistant depression, including the evidence-based options to consider and the referral pathways available."

47. "Generate a cardiovascular risk reduction plan for a 55-year-old patient with a 10-year CVD risk of 15%, including lifestyle and pharmacological interventions."

Mental Health

48. "Write a mental health treatment plan for a patient with generalised anxiety disorder, including the diagnosis, goals, and proposed interventions."

49. "Generate a safety planning template for a patient with suicidal ideation, including warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts, and emergency steps."

50. "What are the key differences between a GP mental health treatment plan and a psychiatrist referral in terms of patient eligibility, MBS items, and clinical indications?"

Getting the Most from These Prompts

These prompts work best when you add specific patient details, clinical context, and any relevant Australian guidelines or MBS requirements. The more context you provide, the more relevant and useful the response will be.

All AI-generated clinical content — notes, letters, care plans — must be reviewed and approved by the treating doctor before use. AI tools are not a substitute for clinical judgement, and any content that will form part of a patient's medical record must meet the same standards as content written directly by the clinician.