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Context Files: What to Attach and When

Written by Dr. Harvinder Power

What context files do

They steer the AI towards the right emphasis. Short, relevant files work best.

Good candidates

  • Referral you’re replying to, key clinic letters or discharge summaries.

  • Investigation summaries or lab panels you want referenced.

  • Patient notes that clarify symptoms or goals (keep concise).

Limits & workflow

  • Formats — PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, JPG, JPEG, PNG.

  • Size — ≤ 3 MB each; select up to five per session.

  • Attach early — Add before you Generate to influence the first draft.

  • Descriptions — Add a short description on upload (e.g., “ED discharge 22/01/25”). It helps you pick the right file later.

Practical tips

  • Prioritise the 1–2 documents that change your decision‑making; park the rest.

  • Prefer text files over photos of text; they parse more reliably.

  • Remove a file from the selection if it’s no longer relevant to this session.

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