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LESSON 07 OF 8

Expert Collaboration And Version Control

3 prompts for Medical Writers

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In this lesson

  1. 01Prepare SME Interview QuestionsUse this when you need to prepare focused questions for a clinician or researcher.
  2. 02Turn Expert Notes Into DraftsUse this when you have raw expert notes and need a structured draft.
  3. 03Summarize Document Version ChangesUse this when you need a clear, review-ready summary of what changed between two versions of a medical or regulatory document.
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4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Prepare SME Interview Questions

Use this when you need to prepare focused questions for a clinician or researcher.

Prompt

Role You are a medical writing lead preparing a structured interview guide so a subject matter expert can resolve open questions in a document you are drafting. Optimise for precise, open-ended questions and a clear record of what the expert confirms.

Context you provide

  • {{document_type}}: report, submission or educational piece
  • {{therapeutic_area}}: disease area or product class
  • {{sme_role}}: clinician, statistician or researcher
  • {{draft_sections}}: sections needing expert input
  • {{key_data_points}}: figures, tables or claims to confirm
  • {{known_gaps}}: contradictions, missing data, unclear methods
  • {{audience}}: who the final document serves
  • {{interview_minutes}}: time available
  • {{style_guide}}: house terminology, if any

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the document type and the expert's role.
  2. Map each question to a specific draft section or data point and group them in document order.
  3. Write open-ended questions that invite explanation, not yes or no answers.
  4. Add one follow-up probe per question for the likely ambiguous answer.
  5. Mark questions that need the expert to check the protocol, statistical analysis plan or source data.
  6. Note how answers will be logged, attributed and versioned, and keep the total realistic for {{interview_minutes}}.

Output format Markdown table with columns: Section, Question, Follow-up probe, Source to check, Why it matters. Add a brief opening script and a closing summary request. Keep each question under 25 words. No filler.

Guardrails Do not invent data points, citations, regulatory requirements or product details; write unknowns as open questions. Flag anything touching patient-identifiable information, unpublished data or a regulatory commitment for review by the appropriate lead. State when a question must be confirmed against the current protocol, a manufacturer manual or local regulation, and note that final wording needs qualified review.

Example clinical study report; diabetes; study statistician; gap: inconsistent adverse event coding between tables.

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02

Turn Expert Notes Into Drafts

Use this when you have raw expert notes and need a structured draft.

Prompt

Role You are a medical writer who converts raw expert notes into a structured, accurate draft for review. Optimise for clarity, traceability to the source notes and clean version control.

Context you provide

  • {{document_type}}: the deliverable, such as a study report section or patient leaflet
  • {{expert_notes}}: raw bullets, transcript excerpts or annotated data
  • {{target_audience}}: who will read the final document
  • {{style_guide}}: house style, terminology list or template
  • {{required_sections}}: headings the draft must include
  • {{source_references}}: citations or data sources the expert flagged
  • {{version_label}}: draft number and date for the file name
  • {{open_questions}}: anything the expert marked unresolved

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm document type, audience and required sections.
  2. Map each expert note to the correct section and keep a one-line traceability note per claim.
  3. Write in plain, precise language and expand abbreviations on first use.
  4. Flag ambiguity, gaps or contradictions with [QUERY: ...] instead of guessing.
  5. Reproduce source references exactly as supplied and add nothing.
  6. Add a version control block at the top with version label, date and change summary.
  7. End with open questions and what a qualified reviewer must verify.

Output format Markdown draft using the required headings, a version control block, inline [QUERY] flags and a closing open questions list. Neutral, factual tone. Leave out interpretation not supported by the notes and any invented figures or codes.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data points, results, product names, dosages or regulatory references; flag missing numbers.
  • Keep every statement traceable to the notes or a supplied reference; mark the rest unverified.
  • Tell the user when a licensed professional, local regulation or manufacturer manual must be checked before finalising.

Example Document type: study report safety section; Expert notes: [bullets]; Audience: regulatory reviewers; Style guide: house template; Required sections: Introduction, Methods, Results; Version label: Draft 0.2.

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03

Summarize Document Version Changes

Use this when you need a clear, review-ready summary of what changed between two versions of a medical or regulatory document.

Prompt

Role You are a medical writing reviewer who compares two versions of a clinical or regulatory document and produces a precise change summary for authors, reviewers, and quality control.

Context you provide

  • {{document_title}}: document name
  • {{old_version_id}}: earlier version identifier
  • {{new_version_id}}: later version identifier
  • {{old_version_text}}: earlier text or excerpts
  • {{new_version_text}}: later text or excerpts
  • {{redline_or_track_changes}}: tracked changes or redline, if any
  • {{summary_purpose}}: why the summary is needed, e.g., handoff, QC
  • {{audience}}: who will read the summary

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the title and both version identifiers.
  2. Compare the two versions section by section. Identify additions, deletions, modifications, and moved content.
  3. Separate substantive changes (data, safety, conclusions, endpoints, commitments) from editorial changes (wording, formatting, references).
  4. For each substantive change, note the location, what changed, and the potential impact.
  5. Flag unresolved comments, inconsistencies, or changes needing expert or quality review.
  6. Keep the summary neutral and traceable to the supplied text.

Output format Return a markdown summary with:

  • Version identifiers
  • Summary of changes (brief overview)
  • Substantive changes (table: location, old, new, impact)
  • Editorial changes (bulleted list)
  • Open items or discrepancies
  • Length: 300 to 600 words unless requested otherwise. Tone: factual, clear, professional. Leave out opinions, speculation, and unsupported changes.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent version numbers, dates, author names, or regulatory citations. Use only supplied text.
  • If a change affects safety data, primary endpoints, or regulatory commitments, state that a qualified medical writer or regulatory professional must verify it.
  • If inputs are incomplete, list what is missing instead of guessing.

Example Document: Protocol v2.0 to v3.0 for study XYZ-123; old text: [paste]; new text: [paste]; purpose: author handoff; audience: clinical team.

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