What Is the To-Do List?

📋 What Is the To-Do List and How Is It Generated?

The To-Do List is a structured summary of actions discussed during the consultation. It helps ensure patients leave knowing exactly what they need to do next, in simple, clear terms.

Each action item is:

Written in plain, patient-friendly language
Matched with a specific date where available
Reviewed and approved by the clinician before sending

What Kind of Actions Are Included?

Echo-Health.ai identifies and extracts all actionable items, whether for the patient, caregiver, or clinician. Examples include:

Action Type	Examples
🧪 Tests to be completed	“Get blood test by Friday” or “Book ultrasound within 2 weeks”
💊 Medication instructions	“Start antibiotic today” or “Double dose on Monday”
📅 Appointments to schedule	“See GP in 1 week” or “Follow-up with psychologist”
🧘 Lifestyle guidance	“Begin walking 20 mins/day” or “Limit alcohol intake”
📥 Administrative tasks	“Submit hospital form” or “Record blood sugar daily”

How Are Dates Determined?

When a date or timeframe is mentioned (e.g. “on Monday” or “in two weeks”), Echo-Health.ai will extract and clearly format it.
If no date is provided, the action will default to “as soon as possible” for clinician review.
Dates can be edited or confirmed before finalising the note.

Why Are Dates Important?

Because the dates are clearly stated:

Patients are more likely to complete tasks on time
SMS reminders include the exact action and date, making it easy for patients to:
- Add it to their calendar
- Set a reminder on their phone
This improves follow-through and reduces miscommunication or forgotten actions

Why It Matters for CALD Patients

This format particularly benefits CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) patients, who may face additional barriers in understanding and recalling instructions.

📖 “Patients from CALD backgrounds often prefer brief, structured, and time-based instructions to improve compliance.”
– CEH (Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health), 2023