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MisterPharmacist, 116A Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON (2026)

01/22/2026

When I use AI as a pharmacist, I don’t ask it to tell me what’s wrong.
I ask it to help me think clearly before a real clinical conversation.

AI is not a clinician.
But it can be a powerful prep tool if you treat it like one.

Most people open ChatGPT and type a symptom.
As a pharmacist, that’s the opposite of how I work in practice.

Here’s the mindset I use.

I start by giving the same context I’d want in a consultation.
Age. S*x. Medications. Supplements. Medical history. Sleep. Stress. Work habits.
No context means no useful output.

Then I set firm boundaries.
Education only. No diagnosis. No treatment decisions.
I always ask it to flag warning signs and when urgent care is needed.

Next, I require evidence.
If there are no credible sources, the answer isn’t finished.
Information without references is just opinion.

Finally, I focus on questions, not conclusions.
Questions I would ask the patient.
Questions the patient should ask their doctor or pharmacist.

That’s how AI supports care without replacing it.

Here’s an example of a pharmacist-style health inquiry prompt I would actually use:

“Help me organize educational information about ongoing shoulder pain and stiffness.
Patient context: 52-year-old female, desk-based work, limited exercise, sleeping about 6 hours.
Medications: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily.
Medical history: hypertension. No known allergies.

This request is for education only, not diagnosis or treatment.
Please outline red-flag symptoms that would require urgent medical evaluation.

Summarize common and less common causes using credible medical sources and include references at the end.

Finally, provide three questions I should discuss with the patient’s pharmacist or physician.”

Used this way, AI becomes a clinical thinking partner.
Calmer. Safer. More useful.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that creates prompts like this in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first.

Comment GPT and I’ll DM you the link.

Educational use only. Not medical advice.
For urgent symptoms, seek care immediately.

01/20/2026

I spent a lot of time as a pharmacist with AI, embracing what it can and cannot do, and trying to teach my patients as much as possible how to be more specific in their questions, searches, and queries, and to manage their expectations when it comes to the answers that they're getting from ChatGPT or other LLM models if you're curious about a tool that I've developed, just comment the word "GPT," and I'll send you this link. it is a guided health prompt tool that'll allow you to develop a better prompt to get better answers from ChatGPT. all you have to do is fill out the questionnaire, answer some questions, and just copy and paste it into your favorite AI model.

cheers, everyone! Alex

01/19/2026

AI isn’t the problem in health conversations.
Unstructured questions are.

When someone types a single symptom into ChatGPT, the answer has no choice but to stay general.
No background means no precision.
That’s not a flaw. That’s how responsible systems behave.

Used properly, AI can be a powerful health preparation tool
It helps people organize their thinking before they speak with a pharmacist or physician.

The goal is not a diagnosis.
The goal is better questions and better conversations.

Here’s the approach that consistently improves outcomes.

Start with context
Age, s*x, medications, supplements, medical history, sleep, stress, and work habits all influence health. Without these details, advice becomes guesswork.

Set guardrails
State clearly that the request is for education only. Ask the system to flag warning signs and identify when urgent care is appropriate.

Ask for evidence
Information without sources is opinion. Request credible references at the end so you can validate what you’re reading.

Finish with next steps
Ask for practical questions to take to your healthcare professional. That’s where insight turns into action.

Example of a strong health inquiry prompt:

“Help me understand possible reasons for ongoing joint stiffness and morning pain.
I am a 45-year-old female with a desk-based job and moderate daily stress.
Medications: levothyroxine 75 mcg daily.
Medical history: hypothyroidism.

This request is for education only, not diagnosis or treatment.
Please outline red-flag symptoms that would require urgent medical attention.

Summarize common and less common causes using credible medical sources and include those references at the end.

Finally, provide three questions I should ask my pharmacist or doctor.”

Structured this way, AI produces clearer, safer, and more useful health information.
Less anxiety. More clarity. Better use of clinical time.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that creates prompts like this in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first.

Comment or send me a DM with the word GPT and I’ll

01/18/2026

Most people think AI gives bad health advice.
What it really gives is a mirror of the question you ask.

Type a vague symptom into ChatGPT and you’ll get a vague answer back.
Safe. Broad. Almost comforting.
That’s not insight. That’s filler.

AI becomes useful when you stop asking it for conclusions
and start asking it to help you prepare.

The goal isn’t a diagnosis.
The goal is clarity before you speak to a real clinician.

Here’s the structure that consistently produces better health education.

First, context changes everything.
Age, s*x, medications, supplements, medical history, sleep, stress, and work style matter.
Without context, health information is just educated guessing.

Second, boundaries prevent harm.
State clearly that the request is educational only.
Ask it to identify red-flag symptoms and when urgent care is needed.

Third, evidence builds trust.
Summaries are fine.
Credible references at the end let you verify and go deeper.

Fourth, end with action.
Ask for questions to bring to your pharmacist or doctor.
That’s where AI adds real value.

Here’s an example of a strong health inquiry prompt you can copy:

“Help me understand possible causes of persistent bloating and irregular bowel habits.
I am a 39-year-old male with a desk job, moderate stress, and about 6–7 hours of sleep.
Medications: none regularly.
Supplements: magnesium occasionally.
Medical history: no diagnosed conditions. No known allergies.

This request is for education only, not diagnosis or treatment.
Please list red-flag symptoms that would require urgent medical evaluation.

Summarize common and less common causes using credible medical sources, and include references at the end.

Finally, provide three specific questions I should ask my pharmacist or doctor at my next visit.”

That one prompt shifts the entire tone of the answer.
Clearer. Calmer. More practical.
Information you can actually use.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that creates prompts like this in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first.

Comment GPT and I’ll send you the link.

Educational only. Not medical advice.
If symptoms are severe, sudden, or worsening, seek care immediately.

01/17/2026

Most people don’t struggle with AI and love to use it BUT
They struggle with how they ask health questions.

When someone types, “What’s wrong with me?” into ChatGPT, the answer has no choice but to stay broad.
No background. No limits. No clinical usefulness.

AI delivers its best value when it prepares you for a real conversation with a clinician.
Think of it as a thinking partner, not a medical decision-maker.

Here’s the structure that consistently works.

Begin with context.
Age, s*x, medications, supplements, medical history, sleep quality, stress level, and work habits.
Health advice without context is noise.

Set boundaries early.
State clearly that the request is for education only.
Ask for warning signs that would require urgent care.

Request evidence.
Ask for credible sources at the end so you can verify what you’re reading.

End with action.
Ask for practical questions to take to your pharmacist or physician.

Here’s an example of a high-quality health inquiry prompt:

“Help me understand possible causes of frequent nighttime awakenings and daytime fatigue.
I am a 44-year-old female with a sedentary job and an average of 6 hours of sleep.
Medications: sertraline 50 mg daily.
Medical history: anxiety. No known allergies.

This request is for education only, not diagnosis or treatment.
Please list red-flag symptoms that would require urgent medical assessment.

Summarize common and less common causes using credible medical sources, and include those references at the end.

Finally, provide three questions I should ask my pharmacist or doctor at my next appointment.”

Used this way, AI becomes a clarity tool.
Less fear. Better questions. Smarter appointments.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that formats prompts like this in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first.

Comment GPT and I’ll send you the link.

Educational only. Not medical advice.
For urgent symptoms, seek care immediately.

01/16/2026

Traveler’s diarrhea is not always “just a few bad days.”

One gut infection while traveling can trigger post-infectious IBS (PI-IBS).
That means chronic bloating, urgency, abdominal pain, and food intolerance long after the trip ends.

This is why prevention matters more than treatment.
Antibiotics may shorten symptoms.
They do not prevent long-term gut damage.

Prevention starts before you travel.
Food and water choices matter.
Hand hygiene matters.
And for some travelers, **Dukoral** adds another layer of protection by reducing the risk of severe traveler’s diarrhea caused by E. coli toxins.

Winter travel season is here.
Your gut does not know it’s a vacation.

Honest question:
Have you ever traveled sick and never felt fully normal afterward?

01/15/2026

If AI health answers feel vague or oddly reassuring, it’s usually not the tool.
It’s the question.

Most people ask ChatGPT for a verdict.
That’s the fastest way to get a soft, non-useful answer.

The smarter move is to use AI like a prep coach.
Its job is to help you think clearly before you talk to a real clinician.

Here’s the framework that works consistently.

Start with full context.
Age, s*x, meds, supplements, medical history, sleep, stress, work style.
Health without context is just guessing.

Next, draw firm boundaries.
State clearly that this is educational only.
Ask it to highlight red-flag symptoms and when urgent care matters.

Then ask for evidence.
Not opinions.
Credible sources listed at the end so you can verify.

Finish with next steps.
You want questions, not conclusions.
That’s how you stay informed without self-diagnosing.

Here’s an example of a high-quality health inquiry prompt you can copy:

“Help me understand possible reasons for ongoing fatigue and brain fog.
I am a 46-year-old male with a desk job and irregular sleep, averaging 6 hours.
Medications: amlodipine 5 mg daily.
Supplements: vitamin D occasionally.
Medical history: hypertension. No known allergies.

This request is for education only, not diagnosis or treatment.
Please outline red-flag symptoms that would require urgent medical attention.

Summarize common and less common causes using credible medical sources, and include those references at the end.

Finally, give me 3 specific questions I should ask my pharmacist or doctor at my next appointment.”

That prompt changes everything.
The answers get clearer, safer, and far more useful.
Perfect for busy people juggling work, stress, and medications.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that creates prompts like this in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first.

Comment GPT and I’ll DM you the link.

Educational only. Not medical advice.
If symptoms are severe or sudden, seek care immediately.

01/14/2026

Bad AI health answers usually start with a bad question.
Not bad intentions. Just missing structure.

Most people ask ChatGPT something like, “Why do I feel dizzy?”
That’s like walking into a pharmacy and saying, “Fix me,” then leaving.

AI works best when you teach it how to think with you.
Use it as a health educator. Not a shortcut doctor.

Here’s the framework I give patients.

Step one. Context beats guessing.
Age, s*x, meds, conditions, sleep, work style. Real life matters.

Step two. Set the rules.
Education only. No diagnosis. Ask it to flag warning signs.

Step three. Demand receipts.
Summaries are fine. Credible sources at the end are better.

Step four. End with action.
Ask for questions you can bring to your pharmacist or doctor.

Here’s an example of a strong health inquiry prompt:

“Help me understand ongoing heartburn symptoms.
I am a 38-year-old female with a desk job, sleeping about 6 hours nightly.
Medications include oral contraceptives and occasional ibuprofen.
No known medical conditions. Non-smoker. Drinks coffee daily.

This is for education only, not diagnosis or treatment.
Please list red-flag symptoms that would need urgent medical care.

Summarize common causes and triggers using credible medical sources and include references at the end.

Finally, give me three questions I should ask my pharmacist or doctor.”

That single prompt flips the quality of the answer.
Clearer. Calmer. More useful.
Something you can actually take into an appointment.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that creates prompts like this for you in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first.

Comment GPT and I’ll DM you the link.

Educational only. Not medical advice.
For urgent symptoms, seek care immediately.

01/12/2026

ChatGPT isn’t broken.
Your health question prompt is!

Most people drop a single line into AI and expect medical clarity.

What they get back is soft language, wide answers, and zero direction.

That’s not AI being bad. That’s an incomplete prompt.

If you want useful health education from AI, you have to change the role.
ChatGPT is a tutor. Not a clinician. Not a crystal ball.

Here’s the structure I teach patients to use.

First, give context. Real context.
Your age. S*x. Current meds. Diagnoses. Sleep, work style, stress level.
Health advice without context is noise.

Second, set boundaries.
State clearly that you want education only.
Ask it to flag red-flag symptoms and say when urgent care matters.

Third, demand evidence.
Summaries are fine, but sources matter.
Ask for reputable references at the end so you can verify and read more.

Fourth, end with action.
Ask for three smart questions to bring to your pharmacist or doctor.
That’s how AI supports care instead of replacing it.

Here’s an example of a *good* health inquiry prompt:

“Help me understand frequent tension-type headaches.
I’m a 42-year-old male, desk job, average 6 hours of sleep.
Medications: escitalopram 10 mg daily.
Conditions: anxiety. No known allergies.

This is for education only, not diagnosis or treatment.
Please highlight red-flag symptoms that would require urgent medical care.

Summarize possible causes and common triggers using credible medical sources, and list those sources at the end.

Finally, give me three questions I should ask my pharmacist or doctor at my next visit.”

That one prompt alone changes everything.
The answers become clearer, calmer, and far safer to use.
Especially if you’re busy, tired, or managing multiple medications.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that creates prompts like this for you in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first. No panic scrolling.

Comment GPT and I’ll DM you the link.

Educational use only. Not medical advice.
For urgent or severe symptoms, seek care immediately.

01/10/2026

AI isn’t confused about your health.
Your prompt is.

Most people open ChatGPT and ask one giant question.
No context. No limits. No follow-up.
So the answer comes back polite, vague, and oddly comforting. Like a horoscope with footnotes.

Here’s the fix.
Stop asking AI what to take.
Start asking it what to understand.

A high-quality health prompt has four parts:

• Purpose first. What are you trying to learn? Add your age, meds, conditions, and how you actually live.
• Clear boundaries. Education only. No diagnosis. Call out symptoms that need urgent care.
• Proof required. Ask for credible sources at the end.
• Real next steps. Three smart questions to bring to your pharmacist or doctor.

Do this and the tone shifts immediately.
The answers get sharper.
Less fear. More clarity. Something you can actually use in a real appointment.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that does this for you in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first. No guesswork.

Comment GPT and I’ll DM you the link.

Educational only. Not medical advice.
For urgent symptoms, seek care right away.

01/09/2026

AI isn’t confused about your health.
Your prompt is.

Most people open ChatGPT and ask one giant question.
No context. No limits. No follow-up.
So the answer comes back polite, vague, and oddly comforting. Like a horoscope with footnotes.

Here’s the fix.
Stop asking AI what to take.
Start asking it what to understand.

A high-quality health prompt has four parts:

• Purpose first. What are you trying to learn? Add your age, meds, conditions, and how you actually live.
• Clear boundaries. Education only. No diagnosis. Call out symptoms that need urgent care.
• Proof required. Ask for credible sources at the end.
• Real next steps. Three smart questions to bring to your pharmacist or doctor.

Do this and the tone shifts immediately.
The answers get sharper.
Less fear. More clarity. Something you can actually use in a real appointment.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that does this for you in under 60 seconds.
Pharmacist-built. Safety-first. No guesswork.

Comment GPT and I’ll DM you the link

Educational only. Not medical advice.
For urgent symptoms, seek care right away.

01/08/2026

AI isn’t giving you bad health answers.
You’re just asking it lazy questions.

Most people treat ChatGPT like a vending machine for diagnoses.
That’s why the reply feels like a horoscope. Vague. Reassuring. Useless.

Here’s the shift that fixes it.
Use AI as a health teacher, not a pretend doctor.

Give it your situation.
Set guardrails.
Ask for evidence.
End with questions you can bring to a real human clinician.

A smarter prompt looks like this:

• Start with your goal and context. Your age. Your meds. Your day-to-day life.
• Draw a clear line. Education only. No diagnosing. Flag warning signs.
• Demand sources. Real ones. Listed at the end.
• Finish with action. Three questions for your pharmacist or doctor.

Do that and the answers change fast.
Clearer. Calmer. Safer. Actually useful for appointments.
Especially if you’re tired, busy, or taking more than one medication.

I built a free Guided Health Prompt App that does this formatting for you in under a minute.
Built by a pharmacist. Designed to reduce panic, not fuel it.

Comment **GPT** and I’ll DM you the link.

Educational use only. Not medical advice.
If symptoms are urgent, get care immediately.

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