What this guide covers
What to enter first
Short, concrete symptom descriptions work better than broad stories.
Lead with the symptom that matters most right now. Then add the age of the person, when the symptom started, and whether anything is clearly getting worse. This usually gives the assistant enough structure to ask useful follow-up questions.
- Main symptom: what feels most important right now
- Age: especially important for child and older adult triage
- Timeline: when it started and whether it is worsening
- Red flags: breathing issues, chest pain, fainting, confusion, or dehydration
How to use the result
The safest use is as a structured summary for the next real decision.
The output should help you decide what to monitor, how urgently to seek care, and what details to communicate clearly. It is not meant to replace an in-person assessment, especially when symptoms are severe, rapidly changing, or hard to describe accurately.
Do not wait on the tool when urgent symptoms are present
If the person is struggling to breathe, has severe chest pain, is very hard to wake, or is rapidly worsening, use emergency care or local urgent triage services immediately.