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Plain-English Medical Jargon Translator Prompt | Vezz me
Download the Plain-English Medical Jargon Translator JSON preset for Vezz me. Highlight clinical notes, radiology reports, or pathology summaries and translate them into compassionate plain English.
Best fit
Best for patients, family caregivers, and health communicators translating clinical notes, discharge summaries, and radiology reports into clear, empathetic English.
On-screen walkthrough
How this looks on a real webpage.
Instead of switching tabs and rebuilding context, highlight the exact passage that slowed you down and press your shortcut (default: Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS, fully customizable in settings).
1. Highlighted on page (Lumbar Spine MRI Report — Impression Section)
Impression: At L4-L5, there is moderate broad-based disc bulge with mild facet arthropathy contributing to mild bilateral neural foraminal narrowing without central canal stenosis. The conus medullaris terminates normally at L1. No acute marrow edema or signal abnormality.
Ctrl+Shift+X“Translate this radiology report into plain English and tell me what questions to ask my doctor.”
2. Vezz me on-screen answer overlay
1. **Plain-English Summary**: Between your 4th and 5th lower back vertebrae, the cushion (disc) is slightly bulging and there is mild normal wear-and-tear in the joint. This leaves slightly less room where the nerves exit, but the main spinal cord tunnel is completely open and healthy.
2. **Common Incidental Finding**: Mild disc bulges and facet wear are **very common normal findings** seen in most adults (even those with zero back pain)—it is similar to getting gray hair on the inside.
3. **3 Questions for your doctor**:
- *'Does this mild disc bulge match where I am actually feeling discomfort?'*
- *'Would physical therapy or core-strengthening exercises be the best first step?'*
- *'Are there specific movements or heavy lifting I should modify right now?'*
3. Suggested follow-up questions in thread
- “What does 'conus medullaris terminates normally' mean?”
- “Explain what 'central canal stenosis' would have meant if it were present.”
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Plain-English Medical Jargon Translator
Explicitly reassures patients on common incidental findings (like mild degenerative disc disease or benign cysts) that sound terrifying in raw clinical Latin.
Translate the selected medical clinical note, radiology report, or lab summary for a patient or family member: 1) Plain-English Summary (6th-grade reading level): explain what the doctor found in everyday language without clinical jargon, 2) Anatomy & Terminology Glossary: define the Latin/Greek medical terms (e.g., 'stenosis', 'effusion', 'hypoechoic') using simple everyday analogies, 3) Reassurance on Standard Incidental Findings: clearly state if any noted findings are common, age-related changes that are typically benign, and 4) 3 Questions for Your Doctor: write 3 clear, respectful questions to bring to the follow-up appointment.Step-by-step workflow
How to run this workflow in place.
Highlight the clinical Impression or pathology notes
Select the doctor's notes or imaging report inside your patient portal (MyChart, Quest, Labcorp).
Read the glossary and take the questions to your appointment
Use the clear summary and 3 questions to have an informed, calm discussion with your physician.
Key details
Why this approach works better than switching tabs.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about healthcare & patient communication preset.
Is this medical advice?
No. This preset is an educational reading aid designed to translate medical terminology into everyday English so patients can communicate more effectively with their licensed healthcare provider.
Is it safe to use on confidential patient portals?
Yes! Vezz me requests only activeTab and storage—it has zero background access and only processes the specific sentence you highlight.
Where can I read our Healthcare & HIPAA Portals audit?
See our complete guide: Healthcare & HIPAA Portals Permission Audit.
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Ready to try this workflow on your own reading?
Install Vezz me free, highlight text on any webpage, and press your customizable shortcut (default: Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) to get an answer right beside the source.
