This automated n8n workflow streamlines the process of receiving, processing, and delivering patient-friendly lab reports with precautionary advice.
🏆 Minimal But Complete Design:
Node Flow:
- 📧 Email Trigger → Monitors inbox for lab reports
- 📄 PDF Extract → Processes attachments & extracts content
- 🤖 AI Simplify → Converts medical jargon to simple language
- ✨ Format Response → Creates beautiful patient-friendly layout
- 📤 Send Report → Delivers simplified report via email
🚀 Key Features:
✅ Automatic Processing:
- Monitors email for lab report PDFs
- Extracts content from attachments
- No manual intervention needed
✅ AI-Powered Simplification:
- Converts complex medical terms to plain English
- Explains what each test result means
- Adds ✅/⚠️ indicators for normal/abnormal results
✅ Patient-Friendly Output:
- Professional HTML email formatting
- Clear sections: Summary, Results, Precautions
- Includes next steps and follow-up advice
✅ Built-in Safety:
- Always includes medical disclaimers
- Encourages consulting healthcare providers
- Handles edge cases with fallbacks
🛠️ Setup Requirements:
APIs Needed:
- IMAP Email (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
- Ollama AI Model (Local medical AI)
- SMTP Email (Sending service)
Quick Configuration:
- Import the JSON into n8n
- Set up email credentials (IMAP + SMTP)
- Configure Ollama medical model
- Test with a sample lab report
📋 Sample Output:
🩺 Your Lab Report - Simplified
✅ CHOLESTEROL: 180 mg/dL - Normal!
Good job maintaining healthy levels.
⚠️ BLOOD SUGAR: 126 mg/dL - Slightly high
Normal is under 100. Consider reducing sugar intake.
🔬 VITAMIN D: 25 ng/mL - Low
You may need supplements. Ask your doctor.
📋 PRECAUTIONS:
• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Exercise 30 minutes daily
• Schedule follow-up in 3 months
• Watch for: excessive thirst, fatigue