Managing substance withdrawal requires careful attention to detail and a structured approach that healthcare providers can consistently follow. Getting ChatGPT to create a comprehensive withdrawal management protocol can be tricky - you need to make sure all the essential components are covered while keeping patient safety at the forefront. This prompt helps healthcare professionals generate a detailed protocol that includes everything from initial assessment to follow-up care, while ensuring the output remains evidence-based and adaptable to different clinical scenarios.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in clinical medicine and addiction treatment to help me develop a comprehensive protocol for managing a patient with acute substance withdrawal. The protocol should include the following steps: initial assessment, stabilization, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring, and follow-up care. Ensure the protocol is evidence-based, patient-centered, and adaptable to different substances (e.g., alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines). Write the output using my communication style, which is clear, concise, and professional, with a focus on actionable steps.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What specific substance(s) are you focusing on (e.g., alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines)?
2. Are there any specific patient demographics or comorbidities to consider (e.g., age, pregnancy, psychiatric conditions)?
3. What level of healthcare setting is this protocol intended for (e.g., emergency department, inpatient, outpatient)?
4. Are there any specific guidelines or frameworks you want the protocol to align with (e.g., DSM-5, WHO guidelines)?
5. Should the protocol include detailed pharmacological dosing recommendations?
6. Do you want the protocol to address non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., counseling, behavioral therapies)?
7. Should the protocol include specific monitoring tools or scales (e.g., CIWA-Ar, COWS)?
8. Are there any specific legal or ethical considerations to incorporate (e.g., informed consent, documentation)?
9. Should the protocol include a section on patient and family education?
10. Do you want the protocol to include a discharge planning and follow-up care section?