How a midwive can use AI, task by task

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Assessment: [suicide risk, functional status, capability]
Setting: [clinic, inpatient]

List validated tools, key questions, warning signs and documentation points. I make the clinical judgment. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Measurement: [impressions, body metrics, physiological tests]
Equipment: [tools]

List steps, accuracy tips and common errors. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Test or image: [x-ray, lab, scan]
Clinical question: [what to rule in or out]

List systematic review steps and pitfalls. I make the diagnosis. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Conversation: [treatment plan, medication advice, costs; no patient details]
Who: [patient, family]

Help me explain it clearly: key points, plain words for medical terms, questions they may ask, and how to check understanding. Then play the patient so I can practice.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Topic: [nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress]
Who: [patient, participant; no personal details]

Help me prepare: the 3 points that matter most for them, plain-language wording, the questions they're likely to ask, and what I should not advise on without more information. Then play them so I can practice.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Job details: [medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories: materials, specs, model numbers, site conditions]

Make me a pre-job checklist to obtain complete health and medical histories (tools, materials, safety steps), the key measurements or calculations to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job when I'm done. Flag anything to check against the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Procedure or treatment: [describe]
What I monitor: [vitals, EKG, reactions]

List normal ranges, warning signs, escalation steps, and reassuring phrases for patients. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to collect specimens for use in laboratory tests.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Specimen: [blood, urine, tissue, swab]
Protocol: [your facility's steps]

Make a checklist: identification, collection, labelling, storage and transport. No patient details. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Test: [blood glucose, cholesterol, culture]
Equipment: [analyzer, kit]

Write a step checklist, quality control checks and common errors. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Topic: [nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress]
Who: [patient, participant; no personal details]

Help me prepare: the 3 points that matter most for them, plain-language wording, the questions they're likely to ask, and what I should not advise on without more information. Then play them so I can practice.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Assessment: [suicide risk, functional status, capability]
Setting: [clinic, inpatient]

List validated tools, key questions, warning signs and documentation points. I make the clinical judgment. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds or biophysical profiles.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Situation: [general, no patient details]
Options: [specialists, services]

List red flags and criteria for referral, and what to include in the referral. I decide.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Stage: [prenatal, labour, postpartum, newborn]
Topic: [education, checks]

Prepare patient education points and checklists. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Situation: [condition or project, no names]
Options: [list]

Compare options and risks; list information needed. I decide. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to provide patients with contraceptive and family planning information.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Conversation: [treatment plan, medication advice, costs; no patient details]
Who: [patient, family]

Help me explain it clearly: key points, plain words for medical terms, questions they may ask, and how to check understanding. Then play the patient so I can practice.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Situation: [condition or project, no names]
Options: [list]

Compare options and risks; list information needed. I decide. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Situation: [general, no patient details]
Options: [specialists, services]

List red flags and criteria for referral, and what to include in the referral. I decide.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Treatment: [radiation, surgery, exam]
Requirements: [prescription]

List positioning and verification steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, or music.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Stage: [prenatal, labour, postpartum, newborn]
Topic: [education, checks]

Prepare patient education points and checklists. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Conversation: [treatment plan, medication advice, costs; no patient details]
Who: [patient, family]

Help me explain it clearly: key points, plain words for medical terms, questions they may ask, and how to check understanding. Then play the patient so I can practice.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Therapy: [acupuncture, baths, other]
Client: [general]

List session steps and contraindications. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Area: [courtroom, birthing room, facility]
Standards: [cleanliness, safety, supplies]

Make a readiness checklist for the start of each session or shift. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Procedure or treatment: [describe]
What I monitor: [vitals, EKG, reactions]

List normal ranges, warning signs, escalation steps, and reassuring phrases for patients. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to perform annual gynecologic exams, including pap smears and breast exams.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Test: [describe]
Purpose: [what it shows]

Write a patient explanation, prep checklist and warning signs. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Emergency type: [facial injury, cardiac arrest]
Setting: [describe]

Summarize algorithms as study notes and quiz me. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to suture perineal lacerations.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Procedure: [type]
Key steps: [describe]

Summarize as study notes with risks and patient education points. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises or external version.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Stage: [prenatal, labour, postpartum, newborn]
Topic: [education, checks]

Prepare patient education points and checklists. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a midwive. Part of my job is to identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, therapy and counseling and psychology.
Situation: [general, no patient details]
Options: [specialists, services]

List red flags and criteria for referral, and what to include in the referral. I decide.