> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.futurumhealth.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Understand Your Visit: Doctor Notes in Plain English
> After every appointment, Futurum translates your doctor's clinical notes into plain English so you know exactly what was said and what to do next.
After your appointment, Futurum takes your doctor's clinical notes — written in medical terminology — and translates them into plain English. You'll know exactly what your diagnosis means, what your treatment plan involves, and what you need to do next, without having to decode medical jargon.
## What you get after every visit
Every visit summary breaks your doctor's notes into sections that are straightforward to understand and easy to act on:
Your diagnosis explained in plain language — what the condition is, what causes it, and why it applies to what you've been experiencing.
A clear explanation of what your doctor has recommended, including any procedures, therapies, or lifestyle changes that are part of your care plan.
Each prescribed or recommended medication listed with its purpose, dosage, and timing — no ambiguous abbreviations.
A summary of what you need to do after the appointment: scheduled follow-ups, referrals, tests to book, or anything your doctor has asked you to monitor.
Your summary also includes any lifestyle recommendations your doctor noted — changes to diet, activity, sleep, or other habits that support your treatment.
## From clinical notes to plain English
Medical notes are written for clinical workflows, not patients. Futurum bridges that gap automatically. Here's an example of what the translation looks like:
**Doctor's note:**
> *"Dx: Tension-type cephalalgia, likely secondary to hypoglycemic episodes. Rx: Regular meal intervals q4h, OTC analgesics PRN."*
**Futurum translation:**
| Section | What it means |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Diagnosis** | You have tension headaches, probably caused by low blood sugar from skipping meals. |
| **What to do** | Eat regular meals every 4 hours. Take over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol or Advil when needed. |
Every term, abbreviation, and clinical shorthand is translated into language you can understand and act on immediately.
## Keeping your summary accurate
Your visit summary is based on the clinical notes your doctor records after your appointment. The clarity of your summary depends on the notes provided — if something doesn't match what you discussed in the room, contact your care team directly.
Visit summaries are for informational purposes. Always follow the specific instructions your doctor gives you during the appointment. If you have questions about your treatment, contact your care team directly.
Your visit summaries are stored securely in your Futurum account alongside your pre-visit reports and health history. To learn more about how your data is stored and protected, see [Your Health Data: Privacy and Security in Futurum](/patients/data-privacy).