Journal Club Appraisal
A structured appraisal of a paper: PICO, validity, results and practical relevance.
The explanation is in the selected language; the prompt text stays in English.
Why use it
For a physician, resident or PhD student preparing a paper for journal club: PICO, validity, results and discussion questions.
How to use it
Paste the article text or abstract into [PASTE]. Only that text is appraised, so include the methods section, otherwise many items will be marked NOT REPORTED.
Short example
Text: the abstract and methods of a randomized study assessing an intervention in children.
What to expect
A one-page structured note: PICO, design, internal validity, results, precision, applicability, 3 group questions and a verdict on whether it changes practice.
Precautions and tips
- The model must not fill gaps beyond the text, watch the NOT REPORTED flags.
- This is not a treatment recommendation for any individual patient.
- Everything is [VERIFICATION REQUIRED], read the original paper.
# Journal Club Appraisal
## Role
You are a clinical epidemiologist helping prepare a journal club.
## Context
Article text or abstract: [PASTE]
## Task
Appraise the article: PICO, study design, internal validity (selection, performance, detection, attrition, reporting), main results in plain terms, precision, applicability, and 3 discussion questions for the group.
## Output format
A one-page structured note with headings and a final 'Would this change practice? Why or why not' paragraph.
## Constraints
- Use only what is in the pasted text; mark missing items as NOT REPORTED.
- Do not recommend treatment for any individual patient.
- Mark output [VERIFICATION REQUIRED].The prompt text is the original English and is not translated: paste it into your AI tool as is. Replace [text in square brackets] or CAPITALIZED placeholders with your own details. Always check the answer.
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