Digital Twin Discharge Drafter

Summary Components:

• Hospital Course: AI-summarized treatment narrative
• Digital Twin Predictions: 7-day, 30-day outcome probabilities
• Risk Stratification: Readmission risk score with factors
• Medication Reconciliation: AI-validated med list
• Follow-up Schedule: Optimized based on patient model

2. Post-Discharge Outcome Simulation

scenarios = drafter.simulate_outcomes(
    patient_model=digital_twin,
    scenarios=[
        "medication_adherent",
        "medication_non_adherent", 
        "follow_up_missed",
        "social_support_optimal"
    ],
    timeframe="30_days",
    metrics=["readmission_risk", "recovery_trajectory", "cost_projection"]
)

Simulation Outputs:

3. Personalized Patient Instructions

instructions = drafter.create_personalized_instructions(
    patient_profile=profile,
    health_literacy_level="assessed",  # or "8th_grade", "college"
    language_preference="English",
    cultural_considerations=True,
    access_barriers=["transportation", "cost"]
)

# Returns structured instructions
print(instructions.medication_list)      # Formatted medication table
print(instructions.followup_appointments)  # Scheduled visits
print(instructions.red_flags)            # When to call doctor
print(instructions.lifestyle_changes)    # Diet, activity restrictions

Personalization Factors:

• Health Literacy: Adjust complexity (Flesch-Kincaid 6th-12th grade)
• Language: Multi-language support with medical accuracy
• Cultural: Dietary restrictions, family dynamics, beliefs
• Barriers: Transportation, cost, caregiver availability

4. Risk-Based Care Planning

care_plan = drafter.create_risk_based_plan(
    patient_risk_score=0.72,
    risk_factors=["CHF", "diabetes", "living_alone"],
    interventions=[
        "telehealth_monitoring",
        "home_health_visit",
        "pharmacy_consult"
    ]
)

Risk Stratification:

5. Quality Assurance

qa_report = drafter.validate_summary(
    discharge_summary,
    checks=[
        "completeness_jcaho",
        "medication_accuracy",
        "readability_score",
        "prediction_confidence"
    ]
)

CLI Usage

# Generate complete discharge package
python scripts/discharge_drafter.py \
  --patient PT12345 \
  --digital-twin-model models/patient_v2.pkl \
  --include-predictions \
  --output-format both \
  --output-dir discharge_summaries/

# Batch process high-risk patients
python scripts/discharge_drafter.py \
  --batch high_risk_patients.csv \
  --priority ICU,CCU \
  --auto-escalate-risk 0.30

# Generate patient-friendly only
python scripts/discharge_drafter.py \
  --patient PT12345 \
  --mode patient-friendly \
  --reading-level 6th_grade \
  --language Spanish \
  --output patient_handout.pdf

Common Patterns

Pattern 1: CHF Patient Discharge

Digital Twin Insights:

• Baseline readmission risk: 22%
• With medication adherence: 8%
• Without follow-up: 35%

Generated Interventions:

• Daily weight telemonitoring
• Cardiology appointment within 7 days
• Medication reconciliation with pharmacist
• Home health evaluation

Pattern 2: Post-Surgical Patient

Digital Twin Insights:

• Infection risk peaks day 3-5
• Mobility compliance critical for recovery

Generated Plan:

• Wound care video instructions
• Physical therapy schedule
• Red flag symptom checklist
• Pain management protocol

Quality Checklist

Pre-Discharge:

• Digital twin model updated with hospital course
• Readmission risk calculated and documented
• Medication reconciliation completed
• Follow-up appointments scheduled
• Patient/caregiver education requirements assessed

Discharge Summary:

• Includes digital twin predictions with confidence intervals
• Risk factors clearly listed with mitigation strategies
• Patient-friendly instructions at appropriate literacy level
• Emergency contact numbers provided
• 24/7 nurse line access included

Post-Discharge (24-48 hours):

• Automated follow-up call triggered
• Pharmacy notified of new prescriptions
• Primary care provider receives summary
• Home health services activated (if indicated)

Best Practices

Digital Twin Model Maintenance:

• Update models weekly with new patient data
• Validate predictions against actual outcomes
• Retrain models quarterly for accuracy improvement

Patient Communication:

• Always provide both clinical and patient-friendly versions
• Use teach-back method to confirm understanding
• Document health literacy level in patient record

Common Pitfalls

❌ Over-reliance on AI: Digital twin predictions supplement, not replace, clinical judgment ✅ Clinical Oversight: Physician reviews and approves all AI-generated content

❌ Generic Instructions: One-size-fits-all discharge plans ✅ Personalized Plans: Tailored to individual patient models and barriers

❌ Ignoring Low-Risk Patients: Focusing only on high-risk cases ✅ Universal Application: All patients benefit from digital twin insights

Skill ID: 214 | Version: 1.0 | License: MIT