Using Detailed Prompts

When working with Ask Quench, adding specific details and context to your prompts will help you get more comprehensive and accurate responses. While Quick Queries (our built in prompt template library) are designed to give good results with minimal input, providing additional context can enhance the quality of responses.

Best Practices

Add Context

Include relevant background information and specific details about what you're looking for. For example, rather than asking a general question about medical findings, specify the type of examination and particular areas of interest.

Use Step-by-Step Instructions

When analyzing complex information, instruct Ask Quench to review the material step-by-step. This approach helps ensure thorough and methodical responses.

Example Comparison

Basic prompt:

"Do the patient's complaints match the exam findings?"

Response:

 "Mindy Danville was involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) that resulted in significant injuries. The accident led to whiplash and trauma, causing severe spasms and tenderness in her spine. Diagnostic tests revealed broad base disc bulges at C5-6 and C6-7, and a right paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1 extending into the right foramen. These injuries resulted in severe pain, rated by Mindy as 10/10, and symptoms such as weakness in her legs, which were aggravated by bending, prolonged sitting, and twisting. Despite undergoing surgical intervention, she reported no relief from her symptoms?

Detailed prompt:

“Review the records with high attention to detail and think step by step. Are the objective findings from diagnostic tests and assessments following the MVA consistent with the patients reported symptoms?”

Response: 

The details of Mindy Danville's motor vehicle accident and subsequent medical history are as follows: 1. **Collision Speed**: The records do not specify the exact speed of the collision during the motor vehicle accident. 2. **Reported Injuries**: - Mindy experienced whiplash and trauma, leading to severe spasms and tenderness in her spine. - Diagnostic tests revealed broad base disc bulges at C5-6 and C6-7, and a right paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1 extending into the right foramen. - She reported severe pain, rated at 10/10, with symptoms such as weakness in bilateral legs, aggravated by bending, prolonged sitting, and twisting. 3. **Subsequent Treatments**: - Mindy underwent various diagnostic tests, including X-rays and MRIs, to assess the extent of her injuries. - She was prescribed pain medication and over-the-counter medications to manage her symptoms. - On February 15, 2022, she underwent a right approach posterior lumbar laminectomy with posterior spinal fusion instrumentation with transverse lumbar interbody fusion from lumbar five to sacral one. Despite the surgery, she reported no relief from her symptoms. - Post-operatively, she required the use of a rolling walker to prevent falls and re-injury due to post-operative changes. These details outline the severity of her injuries and the medical interventions she received following the accident.

Quick Queries

While Quick Queries are optimized for efficient responses with minimal input, adding extra context can provide even more detailed and targeted information. This can help you minimize manual searching and avoid sending multiple prompts to AskQuench to achieve your goals.

Tips for Success

- Be specific about what you're looking for

- Include relevant context

- Use clear, detailed instructions

- Consider using step-by-step analysis for complex queries

- Avoid putting multiple unrelated requests in a single prompt

- Ask follow up questions

Remember: While Quick Queries are designed for convenience, taking the time to add more detail to your prompts can significantly improve the quality and usefulness of the responses.