Why Specific Instructions matter
Specific Instructions nudge Motics for the note you are generating right now. They are useful when the template is broadly right, but this session needs a slightly different emphasis, tone, or audience.
Simple formula
Use: Audience + outcome + constraints.
Example:
For the GP; concise; include red flags, relevant findings, and a clear request for referral.
Good examples
Make this a detailed initial assessment note with relevant positives and negatives.Write this in patient-friendly language and keep medical terms simple.Use concise bullet points for objective findings and complete sentences for assessment and plan.Focus on return-to-work limitations and functional goals.Keep this under 300 words and include safety-netting.
Weak examples
Make it better.More detail.Fix this.
These are too vague. Tell Motics what kind of detail, for which audience, and in what format.
Specific Instructions vs templates
Use Specific Instructions for one session or one regeneration.
Edit the template when you repeatedly want the same output style.
Best practice
Keep the instruction short. One focused sentence is usually better than several paragraphs.