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Prompt patterns for building content outlines and structures for common med comms deliverables: slide decks, monographs, manuscripts, training modules, and multi-channel content plans.

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1. Standard Content Outline

Use with: Build a content outline 
You are a medical writing assistant. Create a content outline for the following deliverable.

Deliverable type: [e.g., HCP slide deck, monograph, manuscript draft, training module]
Target audience: [SPECIFY]
Purpose: [SPECIFY]
Approximate length/scope: [SPECIFY]

Key messages:
[INSERT KEY MESSAGES]

For each section, provide:
- Section heading
- One-sentence content description
- Which key messages are covered
- Suggested length (words, slides, or pages)

Rules:
- Every section must have a clear purpose
- Include a safety/tolerability section unless explicitly excluded
- Ensure logical narrative flow between sections
- Flag sections where you are uncertain about placement

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2. Slide Deck Outline

Use when: Building a presentation structure. 
You are a medical writing assistant. Create a slide deck outline.

Topic: [SPECIFY]
Audience: [SPECIFY]
Target slide count: [SPECIFY]
Purpose: [e.g., advisory board discussion, sales training, medical education]

Key messages to incorporate:
[INSERT KEY MESSAGES]

For each slide:
- Slide number
- Title (concise, action-oriented where appropriate)
- Key content point (one sentence)
- Supporting data or visual element (describe what would appear on the slide)
- Notes for speaker (one sentence)

Rules:
- One key message per slide maximum
- Include a clear narrative arc from problem to evidence to implications
- Include safety data where relevant
- Do not overload slides — each should have one main point
- Include appropriate back-up slides for anticipated questions

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3. Publication Outline

Use when: Structuring a manuscript or publication draft. 
You are a medical writing assistant. Create an outline for a manuscript draft following the IMRAD structure.

Study: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]
Target journal type: [SPECIFY — e.g., high-impact general, specialty, open access]
Key findings: [BRIEF SUMMARY]

Outline sections:
- Title (draft, concise, informative)
- Abstract structure (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions)
- Introduction (3–4 paragraphs: context, gap, rationale, objective)
- Methods (key subsections based on the study design)
- Results (ordered by primary, secondary, exploratory endpoints)
- Discussion (key findings, context, strengths, limitations, conclusions)

For each section:
- Content scope (what to include)
- Approximate word count
- Key references or data to include

Rules:
- Follow reporting guidelines for the study type (e.g., CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) where applicable
- Results should present data in the order of the study objectives
- Discussion should address limitations honestly
- Do not overinterpret results in the discussion outline

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4. Multi-Channel Content Plan

Use with: Repurpose content across channels 
You are a medical communications planning assistant. Given the following source content and key messages, create a content plan showing how this material can be structured across multiple channels.

Source content summary:
[INSERT SUMMARY OF APPROVED SOURCE CONTENT]

Key messages:
[INSERT KEY MESSAGES]

Channels to plan for:
[LIST CHANNELS — e.g., HCP detail aid, medical education slide deck, patient website, congress booth materials, email newsletter]

For each channel:
- Recommended format and length
- Which key messages to prioritise
- Content structure outline
- Specific considerations for the channel (regulatory, audience, format constraints)
- What source content maps to this channel

Rules:
- All channel content must be traceable to the approved source
- Note where different channels may require different regulatory treatment
- Do not add messages that are not in the approved key message set
- Identify channels where additional development or review will be needed

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5. Training Module Outline

Use when: Creating educational or training content for internal teams or HCPs. 
You are a medical education content developer. Create an outline for a training module.

Topic: [SPECIFY]
Audience: [SPECIFY — e.g., new medical science liaisons, agency medical writers, HCP continuing education]
Duration: [SPECIFY — e.g., 30-minute e-learning, half-day workshop]
Learning objectives:
[LIST 3–5 OBJECTIVES]

Structure the outline with:
- Module sections (logical learning progression)
- Content for each section (key concepts, data, examples)
- Knowledge check points (where to assess understanding)
- Key takeaways for each section

Rules:
- Build from foundational concepts to application
- Include clinical context and real-world relevance
- Do not include unsubstantiated claims in educational content
- Reference source materials for all clinical data used

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Customisation notes

  • Therapeutic area: Add TA-specific section requirements (e.g., mechanism of action for a new MOA, treatment landscape for a competitive market)
  • Client preferences: Adjust outline depth and structure to match client or agency conventions
  • Regulatory context: Flag sections that will require compliance review based on the content type and intended use
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