infographic-copy

What this skill does

# Infographic Copy Skill

Transform research and knowledge base material into information-dense infographic copy—clear, scannable, authoritative, reference-worthy.

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## Key Principle

Infographics are saved, screenshotted, and returned to. Write for the second and third viewing.

**Compressed, noun-heavy style:**
```
"SGLT2i: 26% reduction in HF hospitalization. Start if EF ≤40%."
```
**Not:**
```
"SGLT2 inhibitors have been shown to reduce heart failure hospitalization by 26%..."
```

Authority comes from precision: specific numbers, trial names, dosing details—not from "I" statements.

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## 3-Step Transformation Workflow

### Step 1: Identify the Infographic Type

| Content | Template |
|---------|----------|
| Single striking statistic | `infographic-hero` |
| Multiple related facts/sections | `infographic-dense` |
| Two options to compare | `infographic-comparison` |
| Misconception to correct | `infographic-myth` |
| Sequential steps or algorithm | `infographic-process` |
| Patient prep or to-do list | `infographic-checklist` |

### Step 2: Extract and Compress

For each fact: isolate the core claim (3–5 words), keep only essential context, cut the rest. Place the most important information first.

**Compression examples:**

| Original | Compressed |
|----------|------------|
| "Patients should discontinue aspirin 7 days before the procedure if instructed" | "Stop aspirin 7 days before (if advised)" |
| "BP measured seated after 5 minutes of rest" | "BP: seated, after 5 min rest" |
| "PARADIGM-HF: 20% relative risk reduction in CV mortality" | "CV mortality: ↓20% (PARADIGM-HF)" |

**After compressing:** verify the clinical accuracy of every compressed item against the source. Do not discard dose thresholds, qualifiers (e.g., "if contraindicated"), or population-specific details.

### Step 3: Assemble Copy Using the Template

Use the template format below for the identified type. Before handoff, confirm all required fields are populated and every statistic has a source.

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## Copy Templates

### HERO
```
STAT:     [Number + unit]            →  "26%"
LABEL:    [Outcome, patient-focused] →  "Mortality Reduction"
CONTEXT:  [HR/NNT/ARR/vs comparator] →  "HR 0.74 (95% CI 0.65–0.85)"
SOURCE:   [Trial/guideline]          →  "PARADIGM-HF Trial"
TAG:      [Category label]           →  "LANDMARK TRIAL"
```

### DENSE
```
TAG:      [Category]
TITLE:    [Main topic]
SUBTITLE: [Scope/audience]

SECTION N:
  TITLE:   [Section name]
  BULLETS: [2–4 items, ≤8 words each, parallel structure, no periods]

CALLOUT:  [Single key takeaway]
```

### COMPARISON
```
TAG:      [Category]
TITLE:    [What's being compared]

LEFT / RIGHT:
  LABEL:      [Option]
  STAT:       [Key number]
  STAT LABEL: [What it measures]
  BULLETS:    [Differentiators—lead with when to choose; same count each side]

SOURCE:   [Evidence base]
```
Keep sides parallel. Lead with differentiators, not similarities. Be clinically fair to both options.

### MYTH
```
TAG:      [e.g., "MYTH BUSTED"]
TITLE:    [The misconception]
MYTH:     [State belief as holders state it—no strawman]
TRUTH:    [Direct correction + key number + action/reassurance]
EVIDENCE: [Supporting data]
SOURCE:   [Citation]
```

### PROCESS
```
TAG:      [Category]
TITLE:    [Process name]
SUBTITLE: [Context]

STEP N:
  TITLE:       [Verb, 2–4 words]
  DESCRIPTION: [Specifics: dose, timing, threshold]

NOTE:     [Critical hold/exception criteria]
```

### CHECKLIST
```
TAG:      [Category]
TITLE:    [What it's for]
SUBTITLE: [Additional context]

CATEGORY N:
  TITLE: [Timeframe or theme]
  ITEMS: [Verb-led, specific, ordered by timeline or priority]

CALLOUT:  [Critical warning with ⚠ icon]
FOOTER:   [Disclaimer if patient-facing]
```

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## Citation Formats

- Inline after stats: `Mortality: ↓26% (DAPA-HF)`
- Bottom source line: `Source: ACC/AHA Guidelines 2023`
- Abbreviate: `NEJM 2019`, `ACC/AHA 2023`, `n=8,000`

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## Audience Framing

The same clinical content reframes by audience. Example — Beta-Blocker Initiation in HFrEF:

| Audience | Title | Key Framing |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Clinician** | Beta-Blocker Initiation in HFrEF | Confirm euvolemia → start dose (Carvedilol 3.125mg BID or Metoprolol XL 12.5mg) → uptitrate q2wk. Hold if SBP <90 or HR <60. |
| **Patient** | Starting Your Beta-Blocker | Doctor confirms stability → very low starting dose → slow weekly increases. Tell doctor if dizzy or very tired. |
| **Caregiver** | Beta-Blocker Monitoring Checklist | Watch for: dizziness, fatigue, pulse <50. When to call: worsening breathlessness, fainting. |

Apply the same compression principles; adjust terminology and action language for the audience.

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## End-to-End Example

### Input
```
Angiography preparation:
- NPO after midnight; hold metformin 48h before contrast
- Stop warfarin 5 days before; bridge with heparin if high-risk
- Continue aspirin unless directed otherwise
- Arrive 2h early; bring medication list; arrange transport home
- Tell staff: contrast allergies, kidney problems, recent bleeding
```

### Output: Infographic Copy
```
TAG: PATIENT GUIDE
TITLE: Before Your Angiogram
SUBTITLE: Complete preparation checklist

CATEGORY 1: "48 Hours Before"
  - "Stop metformin (if using)"
  - "Stop warfarin (if instructed)"
  - "Continue aspirin and BP meds"

CATEGORY 2: "Night Before"
  - "No food after midnight"
  - "Water OK until 2h before"
  - "Confirm ride home arranged"

CATEGORY 3: "Morning Of"
  - "Arrive 2 hours early"
  - "Bring medication list"
  - "Wear comfortable clothing"

CALLOUT:
  ICON: warning
  TEXT: "Tell staff about: contrast allergies, kidney problems,
         recent bleeding, or if you might be pregnant"

FOOTER: "Educational guide. Follow your doctor's specific instructions."
```

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## JSON Handoff Format

Provide structured copy as JSON for the infographic-generator skill:

```json
{
  "template": "infographic-checklist",
  "data": {
    "tag": "PATIENT GUIDE",
    "title": "Before Your Angiogram",
    "subtitle": "Complete preparation checklist",
    "categories": [
      {
        "title": "48 Hours Before",
        "items": [
          {"text": "Stop metformin (if using)"},
          {"text": "Stop warfarin (if instructed)"},
          {"text": "Continue aspirin and BP meds"}
        ]
      }
    ],
    "callout": {
      "icon": "warning",
      "text": "Tell staff about: contrast allergies, kidney problems, recent bleeding"
    }
  }
}
```

**Pre-handoff validation checklist:**
- All required template fields populated
- Every statistic has a source cited
- Clinical qualifiers preserved (doses, thresholds, populations)
- Each bullet ≤8 words; parallel structure within sections
- Patient-facing content reviewed for plain language

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## Integration

**Workflow:**
1. Research → Knowledge base
2. **This skill:** Knowledge base → Structured copy + JSON
3. Infographic generator: Structured copy → Visual output

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*Part of Dr. Shailesh Singh's Integrated Content OS*