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ShowDontTell: Pharmacy SIG Code to Patient Instruction Tool

ShowDontTell — Patient Instruction Cards A searchable reference tool that converts prescription SIG codes into plain-language, patient-ready instruction cards. ⚠️ AI-built tool — human expert review required before real-world use. What This Tool Does This tool helps pharmacy professionals and pharmacy students turn prescription shorthand (SIG codes like "bid," "qhs," "prn" ) into simplified, plain-language instructions that can be shown or printed directly for a patient. It covers 34 common medication instructions across six categories: Timing, With/Without Food, Special Instructions, Route, Storage, and Safety. It is designed as a patient-counseling communication aid, not a source of clinical decision-making. The user types a SIG code, an abbreviation, or a plain-language phrase into a search field (or taps one...