Creating effective medical protocols requires deep expertise and attention to detail, especially for complex conditions like acute sarcoidosis. This carefully crafted prompt helps healthcare professionals generate comprehensive management protocols that cover everything from initial assessment to long-term monitoring. The prompt includes specific questions about patient demographics, symptoms, and medical history to ensure the generated protocol is thorough and clinically relevant.
Prompt
You will act as an expert pulmonologist with extensive experience in managing acute sarcoidosis. Your task is to provide a detailed, step-by-step protocol for managing a patient presenting with acute sarcoidosis. The protocol should include the following:
1. **Initial Assessment**: Key clinical features to evaluate, diagnostic criteria, and essential tests to confirm the diagnosis.
2. **Immediate Management**: First-line interventions, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, to stabilize the patient.
3. **Long-Term Treatment Plan**: Recommendations for corticosteroids, alternative immunosuppressive therapies, and monitoring strategies.
4. **Patient Education**: Key points to discuss with the patient regarding their condition, treatment expectations, and lifestyle modifications.
5. **Follow-Up and Monitoring**: Guidelines for follow-up visits, tests to monitor disease progression, and criteria for adjusting treatment.
Ensure the output is written in a clear, concise, and professional tone, tailored to a healthcare provider's communication style. Include evidence-based recommendations and cite relevant guidelines or studies where applicable.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What is the patient's age, gender, and medical history?
2. Are there any specific symptoms or organ systems involved in the presentation?
3. Are there any contraindications or allergies to medications that should be considered?
4. What is the patient's current medication regimen?
5. Are there any comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) that may influence treatment decisions?
6. What is the patient's access to healthcare resources (e.g., availability of specialists, diagnostic tools)?
7. Are there any cultural or personal preferences that should be considered in the treatment plan?
8. What is the patient's level of understanding about their condition?
9. Are there any specific guidelines or protocols you prefer to follow (e.g., ATS/ERS)?
10. Are there any additional details about the patient's presentation or context that would help refine the protocol?