Content Generation Skill
Generate discussion guides and editorial briefs for trending medical topics.
When to Use
- •"Generate a discussion guide for [topic]"
- •"Write an editorial brief on [topic]"
- •After trend monitoring identifies a high-priority topic
Templates
- •Discussion Guide:
templates/discussion-guide.md— Doctor-facing, for patient conversations - •Editorial Brief:
templates/editorial-brief.md— Staff-facing, for content planning
Generation Workflow
Discussion Guide
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Deep PubMed Search
- •Run 3-5 different search queries on the topic
- •Prioritize: systematic reviews > RCTs > observational > expert opinion
- •Collect 5-10 key citations with PMIDs
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Official Positions
- •Check CDC.gov for position/guidelines on the topic
- •Check FDA.gov for any safety communications
- •Check WHO for fact sheets or statements
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Map Misinformation Sources
- •Where are patients encountering this? (specific podcasts, videos, posts)
- •What exactly is being claimed?
- •Why is it believable/appealing?
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Generate Using Template
- •Follow
templates/discussion-guide.mdstructure exactly - •Fill every section
- •Include all citations with PMIDs/DOIs
- •Write talking points in patient-friendly language
- •Follow
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Self-Verify
- •Are all PMIDs real? (fetch each one to confirm)
- •Are claims accurately representing the cited studies?
- •Is the confidence level appropriate?
- •Would a doctor find this useful in a 10-minute appointment?
Editorial Brief
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Trend Analysis
- •Use trend-monitor skill data for velocity/source mapping
- •Quantify: search volume, social engagement, timeframe
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Evidence Summary
- •Shorter than discussion guide — editorial needs the gist
- •Focus on what's true vs what's being claimed
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Editorial Angles
- •What unique angle can MDLinx take?
- •Which specialty audience cares most?
- •Suggested headlines (3 options)
- •Content format recommendations
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Generate Using Template
- •Follow
templates/editorial-brief.mdstructure - •Include competitive landscape (who else covered this?)
- •Follow
Citation Verification
CRITICAL: Before finalizing any document, verify every citation:
bash
# For each PMID referenced: curl -s "https://eutils.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/efetch.fcgi?db=pubmed&id=PMID&rettype=abstract&retmode=text"
If a PMID doesn't resolve, REMOVE the citation. Never include unverifiable citations.
Quality Checklist
Before delivering any generated content:
- • All citations verified (real PMIDs/DOIs)
- • Confidence level stated
- • Date generated and sources-checked date included
- • Misinformation sources specifically identified (not generic)
- • Patient-friendly language in talking points
- • No medical advice (editorial support only)
- • Template structure followed completely
- • Disclaimers present