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+name: treatment-plans
+description: "Generate concise (3-4 page), focused medical treatment plans in LaTeX/PDF format for all clinical specialties. Supports general medical treatment, rehabilitation therapy, mental health care, chronic disease management, perioperative care, and pain management. Includes SMART goal frameworks, evidence-based interventions with minimal text citations, regulatory compliance (HIPAA), and professional formatting. Prioritizes brevity and clinical actionability."
+---
+
+# Treatment Plan Writing
+
+## Overview
+
+Treatment plan writing is the systematic documentation of clinical care strategies designed to address patient health conditions through evidence-based interventions, measurable goals, and structured follow-up. This skill provides comprehensive LaTeX templates and validation tools for creating **concise, focused** treatment plans (3-4 pages standard) across all medical specialties with full regulatory compliance.
+
+**Critical Principles:**
+1. **CONCISE & ACTIONABLE**: Treatment plans default to 3-4 pages maximum, focusing only on clinically essential information that impacts care decisions
+2. **Patient-Centered**: Plans must be evidence-based, measurable, and compliant with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, documentation standards)
+3. **Minimal Citations**: Use brief in-text citations only when needed to support clinical recommendations; avoid extensive bibliographies
+
+Every treatment plan should include clear goals, specific interventions, defined timelines, monitoring parameters, and expected outcomes that align with patient preferences and current clinical guidelines - all presented as efficiently as possible.
+
+## When to Use This Skill
+
+This skill should be used when:
+- Creating individualized treatment plans for patient care
+- Documenting therapeutic interventions for chronic disease management
+- Developing rehabilitation programs (physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehab)
+- Writing mental health and psychiatric treatment plans
+- Planning perioperative and surgical care pathways
+- Establishing pain management protocols
+- Setting patient-centered goals using SMART criteria
+- Coordinating multidisciplinary care across specialties
+- Ensuring regulatory compliance in treatment documentation
+- Generating professional treatment plans for medical records
+
+## Document Format and Best Practices
+
+### Document Length Options
+
+Treatment plans come in three format options based on clinical complexity and use case:
+
+#### Option 1: One-Page Treatment Plan (PREFERRED for most cases)
+
+**When to use**: Straightforward clinical scenarios, standard protocols, busy clinical settings
+
+**Format**: Single page containing all essential treatment information in scannable sections
+- No table of contents needed
+- No extensive narratives
+- Focused on actionable items only
+- Similar to precision oncology reports or treatment recommendation cards
+
+**Required sections** (all on one page):
+1. **Header Box**: Patient info, diagnosis, date, molecular/risk profile if applicable
+2. **Treatment Regimen**: Numbered list of specific interventions
+3. **Supportive Care**: Brief bullet points
+4. **Rationale**: 1-2 sentence justification (optional for standard protocols)
+5. **Monitoring**: Key parameters and frequency
+6. **Evidence Level**: Guideline reference or evidence grade (e.g., "Level 1, FDA approved")
+7. **Expected Outcome**: Timeline and success metrics
+
+**Design principles**:
+- Use small boxes/tables for organization (like the clinical treatment recommendation card format)
+- Eliminate all non-essential text
+- Use abbreviations familiar to clinicians
+- Dense information layout - maximize information per square inch
+- Think "quick reference card" not "comprehensive documentation"
+
+**Example structure**:
+```latex
+[Patient ID/Diagnosis Box at top]
+
+TARGET PATIENT POPULATION
+  Number of patients, demographics, key features
+
+PRIMARY TREATMENT REGIMEN
+  • Medication 1: dose, frequency, duration
+  • Procedure: specific details
+  • Monitoring: what and when
+
+SUPPORTIVE CARE
+  • Key supportive medications
+
+RATIONALE
+  Brief clinical justification
+
+MOLECULAR TARGETS / RISK FACTORS
+  Relevant biomarkers or risk stratification
+
+EVIDENCE LEVEL
+  Guideline reference, trial data
+
+MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
+  Key labs/vitals, frequency
+
+EXPECTED CLINICAL BENEFIT
+  Primary endpoint, timeline
+```
+
+#### Option 2: Standard 3-4 Page Format
+
+**When to use**: Moderate complexity, need for patient education materials, multidisciplinary coordination
+
+Uses the Foundation Medicine first-page summary model with 2-3 additional pages of details.
+
+#### Option 3: Extended 5-6 Page Format
+
+**When to use**: Complex comorbidities, research protocols, extensive safety monitoring required
+
+### First Page Summary (Foundation Medicine Model)
+
+**CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: All treatment plans MUST have a complete executive summary on the first page ONLY, before any table of contents or detailed sections.**
+
+Following the Foundation Medicine model for precision medicine reporting and clinical summary documents, treatment plans begin with a one-page executive summary that provides immediate access to key actionable information. This entire summary must fit on the first page.
+
+**Required First Page Structure (in order):**
+
+1. **Title and Subtitle**
+   - Main title: Treatment plan type (e.g., "Comprehensive Treatment Plan")
+   - Subtitle: Specific condition or focus (e.g., "Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - Young Adult Patient")
+
+2. **Report Information Box** (using `\begin{infobox}` or `\begin{patientinfo}`)
+   - Report type/document purpose
+   - Date of plan creation
+   - Patient demographics (age, sex, de-identified)
+   - Primary diagnosis with ICD-10 code
+   - Report author/clinic (if applicable)
+   - Analysis approach or framework used
+
+3. **Key Findings or Treatment Highlights** (2-4 colored boxes using appropriate box types)
+   - **Primary Treatment Goals** (using `\begin{goalbox}`)
+     - 2-3 SMART goals in bullet format
+   - **Main Interventions** (using `\begin{keybox}` or `\begin{infobox}`)
+     - 2-3 key interventions (pharmacological, non-pharmacological, monitoring)
+   - **Critical Decision Points** (using `\begin{warningbox}` if urgent)
+     - Important monitoring thresholds or safety considerations
+   - **Timeline Overview** (using `\begin{infobox}`)
+     - Brief treatment duration/phases
+     - Key milestone dates
+
+**Visual Format Requirements:**
+- Use `\thispagestyle{empty}` to remove page numbers from first page
+- All content must fit on page 1 (before `\newpage`)
+- Use colored boxes (tcolorbox package) with different colors for different information types
+- Boxes should be visually prominent and easy to scan
+- Use concise, bullet-point format
+- Table of contents (if included) starts on page 2
+- Detailed sections start on page 3
+
+**Example First Page Structure:**
+```latex
+\maketitle
+\thispagestyle{empty}
+
+% Report Information Box
+\begin{patientinfo}
+  Report Type, Date, Patient Info, Diagnosis, etc.
+\end{patientinfo}
+
+% Key Finding #1: Treatment Goals
+\begin{goalbox}[Primary Treatment Goals]
+  • Goal 1
+  • Goal 2
+  • Goal 3
+\end{goalbox}
+
+% Key Finding #2: Main Interventions
+\begin{keybox}[Core Interventions]
+  • Intervention 1
+  • Intervention 2
+  • Intervention 3
+\end{keybox}
+
+% Key Finding #3: Critical Monitoring (if applicable)
+\begin{warningbox}[Critical Decision Points]
+  • Decision point 1
+  • Decision point 2
+\end{warningbox}
+
+\newpage
+\tableofcontents  % TOC on page 2
+\newpage  % Detailed content starts page 3
+```
+
+### Concise Documentation
+
+**CRITICAL: Treatment plans MUST prioritize brevity and clinical relevance. Default to 3-4 pages maximum unless clinical complexity absolutely demands more detail.**
+
+Treatment plans should prioritize **clarity and actionability** over exhaustive detail:
+
+- **Focused**: Include only clinically essential information that impacts care decisions
+- **Actionable**: Emphasize what needs to be done, when, and why
+- **Efficient**: Facilitate quick decision-making without sacrificing clinical quality
+- **Target length options**:
+  - **1-page format** (preferred for straightforward cases): Quick-reference card with all essential information
+  - **3-4 pages standard**: Standard format with first-page summary + supporting details
+  - **5-6 pages** (rare): Only for highly complex cases with multiple comorbidities or multidisciplinary interventions
+
+**Streamlining Guidelines:**
+- **First Page Summary**: Use individual colored boxes to consolidate key information (goals, interventions, decision points) - this alone can often convey the essential treatment plan
+- **Eliminate Redundancy**: If information is in the first-page summary, don't repeat it verbatim in detailed sections
+- **Patient Education section**: 3-5 key bullet points on critical topics and warning signs only
+- **Risk Mitigation section**: Highlight only critical medication safety concerns and emergency actions (not exhaustive lists)
+- **Expected Outcomes section**: 2-3 concise statements on anticipated responses and timelines
+- **Interventions**: Focus on primary interventions; secondary/supportive measures in brief bullet format
+- **Use tables and bullet points** extensively for efficient presentation
+- **Avoid narrative prose** where structured lists suffice
+- **Combine related sections** when appropriate to reduce page count
+
+### Quality Over Quantity
+
+The goal is professional, clinically complete documentation that respects clinicians' time while ensuring comprehensive patient care. Every section should add value; remove or condense sections that don't directly inform treatment decisions.
+
+### Citations and Evidence Support
+
+**Use minimal, targeted citations to support clinical recommendations:**
+
+- **Text Citations Preferred**: Use brief in-text citations (Author Year) or simple references rather than extensive bibliographies unless specifically requested
+- **When to Cite**:
+  - Clinical practice guideline recommendations (e.g., "per ADA 2024 guidelines")
+  - Specific medication dosing or protocols (e.g., "ACC/AHA recommendations")
+  - Novel or controversial interventions requiring evidence support
+  - Risk stratification tools or validated assessment scales
+- **When NOT to Cite**:
+  - Standard-of-care interventions widely accepted in the field
+  - Basic medical facts and routine clinical practices
+  - General patient education content
+- **Citation Format**: 
+  - Inline: "Initiate metformin as first-line therapy (ADA Standards of Care 2024)"
+  - Minimal: "Treatment follows ACC/AHA heart failure guidelines"
+  - Avoid formal numbered references and extensive bibliography sections unless document is for academic/research purposes
+- **Keep it Brief**: A 3-4 page treatment plan should have 0-3 citations maximum, only where essential for clinical credibility or novel recommendations
+
+## Core Capabilities
+
+### 1. General Medical Treatment Plans
+
+General medical treatment plans address common chronic conditions and acute medical issues requiring structured therapeutic interventions.
+
+#### Standard Components
+
+**Patient Information (De-identified)**
+- Demographics (age, sex, relevant medical background)
+- Active medical conditions and comorbidities
+- Current medications and allergies
+- Relevant social and family history
+- Functional status and baseline assessments
+- **HIPAA Compliance**: Remove all 18 identifiers per Safe Harbor method
+
+**Diagnosis and Assessment Summary**
+- Primary diagnosis with ICD-10 code
+- Secondary diagnoses and comorbidities
+- Severity classification and staging
+- Functional limitations and quality of life impact
+- Risk stratification (e.g., cardiovascular risk, fall risk)
+- Prognostic indicators
+
+**Treatment Goals (SMART Format)**
+
+Short-term goals (1-3 months):
+- **Specific**: Clearly defined outcome (e.g., "Reduce HbA1c to <7%")
+- **Measurable**: Quantifiable metrics (e.g., "Decrease systolic BP by 10 mmHg")
+- **Achievable**: Realistic given patient capabilities
+- **Relevant**: Aligned with patient priorities and values
+- **Time-bound**: Specific timeframe (e.g., "within 8 weeks")
+
+Long-term goals (6-12 months):
+- Disease control or remission targets
+- Functional improvement objectives
+- Quality of life enhancement
+- Prevention of complications
+- Maintenance of independence
+
+**Interventions**
+
+*Pharmacological*:
+- Medications with specific dosages, routes, frequencies
+- Titration schedules and target doses
+- Drug-drug interaction considerations
+- Monitoring for adverse effects
+- Medication reconciliation
+
+*Non-pharmacological*:
+- Lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, smoking cessation)
+- Behavioral interventions
+- Patient education and self-management
+- Monitoring and self-tracking (glucose, blood pressure, weight)
+- Assistive devices or adaptive equipment
+
+*Procedural*:
+- Planned procedures or interventions
+- Referrals to specialists
+- Diagnostic testing schedule
+- Preventive care (vaccinations, screenings)
+
+**Timeline and Schedule**
+- Treatment phases with specific timeframes
+- Appointment frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
+- Milestone assessments and goal evaluations
+- Medication adjustments schedule
+- Expected duration of treatment
+
+**Monitoring Parameters**
+- Clinical outcomes to track (vital signs, lab values, symptoms)
+- Assessment tools and scales (e.g., PHQ-9, pain scales)
+- Frequency of monitoring
+- Thresholds for intervention or escalation
+- Patient-reported outcomes
+
+**Expected Outcomes**
+- Primary outcome measures
+- Success criteria and benchmarks
+- Expected timeline for improvement
+- Criteria for treatment modification
+- Long-term prognosis
+
+**Follow-up Plan**
+- Scheduled appointments and reassessments
+- Communication plan (phone calls, secure messaging)
+- Emergency contact procedures
+- Criteria for urgent evaluation
+- Transition or discharge planning
+
+**Patient Education**
+- Understanding of condition and treatment rationale
+- Self-management skills training
+- Medication administration and adherence
+- Warning signs and when to seek help
+- Resources and support services
+
+**Risk Mitigation**
+- Potential adverse effects and management
+- Drug interactions and contraindications
+- Fall prevention, infection prevention
+- Emergency action plans
+- Safety monitoring
+
+#### Common Applications
+
+- Diabetes mellitus management
+- Hypertension control
+- Heart failure treatment
+- COPD management
+- Asthma care plans
+- Hyperlipidemia treatment
+- Osteoarthritis management
+- Chronic kidney disease
+
+### 2. Rehabilitation Treatment Plans
+
+Rehabilitation plans focus on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life through structured therapeutic programs.
+
+#### Core Components
+
+**Functional Assessment**
+- Baseline functional status (ADLs, IADLs)
+- Range of motion, strength, balance, endurance
+- Gait analysis and mobility assessment
+- Standardized measures (FIM, Barthel Index, Berg Balance Scale)
+- Environmental assessment (home safety, accessibility)
+
+**Rehabilitation Goals**
+
+*Impairment-level goals*:
+- Improve shoulder flexion to 140 degrees
+- Increase quadriceps strength by 2/5 MMT grades
+- Enhance balance (Berg Score >45/56)
+
+*Activity-level goals*:
+- Independent ambulation 150 feet with assistive device
+- Climb 12 stairs with handrail supervision
+- Transfer bed-to-chair independently
+
+*Participation-level goals*:
+- Return to work with modifications
+- Resume recreational activities
+- Independent community mobility
+
+**Therapeutic Interventions**
+
+*Physical Therapy*:
+- Therapeutic exercises (strengthening, stretching, endurance)
+- Manual therapy techniques
+- Gait training and balance activities
+- Modalities (heat, ice, electrical stimulation, ultrasound)
+- Assistive device training
+
+*Occupational Therapy*:
+- ADL training (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding)
+- Upper extremity strengthening and coordination
+- Adaptive equipment and modifications
+- Energy conservation techniques
+- Cognitive rehabilitation
+
+*Speech-Language Pathology*:
+- Swallowing therapy and dysphagia management
+- Communication strategies and augmentative devices
+- Cognitive-linguistic therapy
+- Voice therapy
+
+*Other Services*:
+- Recreational therapy
+- Aquatic therapy
+- Cardiac rehabilitation
+- Pulmonary rehabilitation
+- Vestibular rehabilitation
+
+**Treatment Schedule**
+- Frequency: 3x/week PT, 2x/week OT (example)
+- Session duration: 45-60 minutes
+- Treatment phase durations (acute, subacute, maintenance)
+- Expected total duration: 8-12 weeks
+- Reassessment intervals
+
+**Progress Monitoring**
+- Weekly functional assessments
+- Standardized outcome measures
+- Goal attainment scaling
+- Pain and symptom tracking
+- Patient satisfaction
+
+**Home Exercise Program**
+- Specific exercises with repetitions/sets/frequency
+- Precautions and safety instructions
+- Progression criteria
+- Self-monitoring strategies
+
+#### Specialty Rehabilitation
+
+- Post-stroke rehabilitation
+- Orthopedic rehabilitation (joint replacement, fracture)
+- Cardiac rehabilitation (post-MI, post-surgery)
+- Pulmonary rehabilitation
+- Vestibular rehabilitation
+- Neurological rehabilitation
+- Sports injury rehabilitation
+
+### 3. Mental Health Treatment Plans
+
+Mental health treatment plans address psychiatric conditions through integrated psychotherapeutic, pharmacological, and psychosocial interventions.
+
+#### Essential Components
+
+**Psychiatric Assessment**
+- Primary psychiatric diagnosis (DSM-5 criteria)
+- Symptom severity and functional impairment
+- Co-occurring mental health conditions
+- Substance use assessment
+- Suicide/homicide risk assessment
+- Trauma history and PTSD screening
+- Social determinants of mental health
+
+**Treatment Goals**
+
+*Symptom reduction*:
+- Decrease depression severity (PHQ-9 score from 18 to <10)
+- Reduce anxiety symptoms (GAD-7 score <5)
+- Improve sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index)
+- Stabilize mood (reduced mood episodes)
+
+*Functional improvement*:
+- Return to work or school
+- Improve social relationships and support
+- Enhance coping skills and emotional regulation
+- Increase engagement in meaningful activities
+
+*Recovery-oriented goals*:
+- Build resilience and self-efficacy
+- Develop crisis management skills
+- Establish sustainable wellness routines
+- Achieve personal recovery goals
+
+**Therapeutic Interventions**
+
+*Psychotherapy*:
+- Evidence-based modality (CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, IPT)
+- Session frequency (weekly, biweekly)
+- Treatment duration (12-16 weeks, ongoing)
+- Specific techniques and targets
+- Group therapy participation
+
+*Psychopharmacology*:
+- Medication class and rationale
+- Starting dose and titration schedule
+- Target symptoms
+- Expected response timeline (2-4 weeks for antidepressants)
+- Side effect monitoring
+- Combination therapy considerations
+
+*Psychosocial Interventions*:
+- Case management services
+- Peer support programs
+- Family therapy or psychoeducation
+- Vocational rehabilitation
+- Supported housing or community integration
+- Substance abuse treatment
+
+**Safety Planning**
+- Crisis contacts and emergency services
+- Warning signs and triggers
+- Coping strategies and self-soothing techniques
+- Safe environment modifications
+- Means restriction (firearms, medications)
+- Support system activation
+
+**Monitoring and Assessment**
+- Symptom rating scales (weekly or biweekly)
+- Medication adherence and side effects
+- Suicidal ideation screening
+- Functional status assessments
+- Treatment engagement and therapeutic alliance
+
+**Patient and Family Education**
+- Psychoeducation about diagnosis
+- Treatment rationale and expectations
+- Medication information
+- Relapse prevention strategies
+- Community resources
+
+#### Mental Health Conditions
+
+- Major depressive disorder
+- Anxiety disorders (GAD, panic, social anxiety)
+- Bipolar disorder
+- Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
+- PTSD and trauma-related disorders
+- Eating disorders
+- Substance use disorders
+- Personality disorders
+
+### 4. Chronic Disease Management Plans
+
+Comprehensive long-term care plans for chronic conditions requiring ongoing monitoring, treatment adjustments, and multidisciplinary coordination.
+
+#### Key Features
+
+**Disease-Specific Targets**
+- Evidence-based treatment goals per guidelines
+- Stage-appropriate interventions
+- Complication prevention strategies
+- Disease progression monitoring
+
+**Self-Management Support**
+- Patient activation and engagement
+- Shared decision-making
+- Action plans for symptom changes
+- Technology-enabled monitoring (apps, remote monitoring)
+
+**Care Coordination**
+- Primary care physician oversight
+- Specialist consultations and co-management
+- Care transitions (hospital to home)
+- Medication management across providers
+- Communication protocols
+
+**Population Health Integration**
+- Registry tracking and outreach
+- Preventive care and screening schedules
+- Quality measure reporting
+- Care gaps identification
+
+#### Applicable Conditions
+
+- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
+- Cardiovascular disease (CHF, CAD)
+- Chronic respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma)
+- Chronic kidney disease
+- Inflammatory bowel disease
+- Rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune conditions
+- HIV/AIDS
+- Cancer survivorship care
+
+### 5. Perioperative Care Plans
+
+Structured plans for surgical and procedural patients covering preoperative preparation, intraoperative management, and postoperative recovery.
+
+#### Components
+
+**Preoperative Assessment**
+- Surgical indication and planned procedure
+- Preoperative risk stratification (ASA class, cardiac risk)
+- Optimization of medical conditions
+- Medication management (continuation, discontinuation)
+- Preoperative testing and clearances
+- Informed consent and patient education
+
+**Perioperative Interventions**
+- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols
+- Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
+- Antibiotic prophylaxis
+- Glycemic control strategies
+- Pain management plan (multimodal analgesia)
+
+**Postoperative Care**
+- Immediate recovery goals (24-48 hours)
+- Early mobilization protocols
+- Diet advancement
+- Wound care and drain management
+- Pain control regimen
+- Complication monitoring
+
+**Discharge Planning**
+- Activity restrictions and progression
+- Medication reconciliation
+- Follow-up appointments
+- Home health or rehabilitation services
+- Return-to-work timeline
+
+### 6. Pain Management Plans
+
+Multimodal approaches to acute and chronic pain using evidence-based interventions and opioid-sparing strategies.
+
+#### Comprehensive Components
+
+**Pain Assessment**
+- Pain location, quality, intensity (0-10 scale)
+- Temporal pattern (constant, intermittent, breakthrough)
+- Aggravating and alleviating factors
+- Functional impact (sleep, activities, mood)
+- Previous treatments and responses
+- Psychosocial contributors
+
+**Multimodal Interventions**
+
+*Pharmacological*:
+- Non-opioid analgesics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs)
+- Adjuvant medications (antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants)
+- Topical agents (lidocaine, capsaicin, diclofenac)
+- Opioid therapy (when appropriate, with risk mitigation)
+- Titration and rotation strategies
+
+*Interventional Procedures*:
+- Nerve blocks and injections
+- Radiofrequency ablation
+- Spinal cord stimulation
+- Intrathecal drug delivery
+
+*Non-pharmacological*:
+- Physical therapy and exercise
+- Cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain
+- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
+- Acupuncture
+- TENS units
+
+**Opioid Safety (when prescribed)**
+- Indication and planned duration
+- Prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) check
+- Opioid risk assessment tools
+- Naloxone prescription
+- Treatment agreements
+- Random urine drug screening
+- Frequent follow-up and reassessment
+
+**Functional Goals**
+- Specific activity improvements
+- Sleep quality enhancement
+- Reduced pain interference
+- Improved quality of life
+- Return to work or meaningful activities
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Brevity and Focus (HIGHEST PRIORITY)
+
+**Treatment plans MUST be concise and focused on actionable clinical information:**
+
+- **1-page format is PREFERRED**: For most clinical scenarios, a single-page treatment plan (like precision oncology reports) provides all necessary information
+- **Default to shortest format possible**: Start with 1-page; only expand if clinical complexity genuinely requires it
+- **Every sentence must add value**: If a section doesn't change clinical decision-making, omit it entirely
+- **Think "quick reference card" not "comprehensive textbook"**: Busy clinicians need scannable, dense information
+- **Avoid academic verbosity**: This is clinical documentation, not a literature review or teaching document
+- **Maximum lengths by complexity**:
+  - Simple/standard cases: 1 page
+  - Moderate complexity: 3-4 pages (first-page summary + details)
+  - High complexity (rare): 5-6 pages maximum
+
+### First Page Summary (Most Important)
+
+**ALWAYS create a one-page executive summary as the first page:**
+- The first page must contain ONLY: Title, Report Info Box, and Key Findings boxes
+- This provides an at-a-glance overview similar to precision medicine reports
+- Table of contents and detailed sections start on page 2 or later
+- Think of it as a "clinical highlights" page that a busy clinician can scan in 30 seconds
+- Use 2-4 colored boxes for different key findings (goals, interventions, decision points)
+- **A strong first page can often stand alone** - subsequent pages are for details, not repetition
+
+### SMART Goal Setting
+
+All treatment goals should meet SMART criteria:
+
+- **Specific**: "Improve HbA1c to <7%" not "Better diabetes control"
+- **Measurable**: Use quantifiable metrics, validated scales, objective measures
+- **Achievable**: Consider patient capabilities, resources, social support
+- **Relevant**: Align with patient values, priorities, and life circumstances
+- **Time-bound**: Define clear timeframes for goal achievement and reassessment
+
+### Patient-Centered Care
+
+✓ **Shared Decision-Making**: Involve patients in goal-setting and treatment choices  
+✓ **Cultural Competence**: Respect cultural beliefs, language preferences, health literacy  
+✓ **Patient Preferences**: Honor treatment preferences and personal values  
+✓ **Individualization**: Tailor plans to patient's unique circumstances  
+✓ **Empowerment**: Support patient activation and self-management  
+
+### Evidence-Based Practice
+
+✓ **Clinical Guidelines**: Follow current specialty society recommendations  
+✓ **Quality Measures**: Incorporate HEDIS, CMS quality measures  
+✓ **Comparative Effectiveness**: Use treatments with proven efficacy  
+✓ **Avoid Low-Value Care**: Eliminate unnecessary tests and interventions  
+✓ **Stay Current**: Update plans based on emerging evidence  
+
+### Documentation Standards
+
+✓ **Completeness**: Include all required elements  
+✓ **Clarity**: Use clear, professional medical language  
+✓ **Accuracy**: Ensure factual correctness and current information  
+✓ **Timeliness**: Document plans promptly  
+✓ **Legibility**: Professional formatting and organization  
+✓ **Signature and Date**: Authenticate all treatment plans  
+
+### Regulatory Compliance
+
+✓ **HIPAA Privacy**: De-identify all protected health information  
+✓ **Informed Consent**: Document patient understanding and agreement  
+✓ **Billing Support**: Include documentation to support medical necessity  
+✓ **Quality Reporting**: Enable extraction of quality metrics  
+✓ **Legal Protection**: Maintain defensible clinical documentation  
+
+### Multidisciplinary Coordination
+
+✓ **Team Communication**: Share plans across care team  
+✓ **Role Clarity**: Define responsibilities for each team member  
+✓ **Care Transitions**: Ensure continuity across settings  
+✓ **Specialist Integration**: Coordinate with subspecialty care  
+✓ **Patient-Centered Medical Home**: Align with PCMH principles  
+
+## LaTeX Template Usage
+
+### Template Selection
+
+Choose the appropriate template based on clinical context and desired length:
+
+#### Concise Templates (PREFERRED)
+
+1. **one_page_treatment_plan.tex** - **FIRST CHOICE** for most cases
+   - All clinical specialties
+   - Standard protocols and straightforward cases
+   - Quick-reference format similar to precision oncology reports
+   - Dense, scannable, clinician-focused
+   - Use this unless complexity demands more detail
+
+#### Standard Templates (3-4 pages)
+
+Use only when one-page format is insufficient due to complexity:
+
+2. **general_medical_treatment_plan.tex** - Primary care, chronic disease, general medicine
+3. **rehabilitation_treatment_plan.tex** - PT/OT, post-surgery, injury recovery
+4. **mental_health_treatment_plan.tex** - Psychiatric conditions, behavioral health
+5. **chronic_disease_management_plan.tex** - Complex chronic diseases, multiple conditions
+6. **perioperative_care_plan.tex** - Surgical patients, procedural care
+7. **pain_management_plan.tex** - Acute or chronic pain conditions
+
+**Note**: Even when using standard templates, adapt them to be concise (3-4 pages max) by removing non-essential sections.
+
+### Template Structure
+
+All LaTeX templates include:
+- Professional formatting with appropriate margins and fonts
+- Structured sections for all required components
+- Tables for medications, interventions, timelines
+- Goal-tracking sections with SMART criteria
+- Space for provider signatures and dates
+- HIPAA-compliant de-identification guidance
+- Comments with detailed instructions
+
+### Generating PDFs
+
+```bash
+# Compile LaTeX template to PDF
+pdflatex general_medical_treatment_plan.tex
+
+# For templates with references
+pdflatex treatment_plan.tex
+bibtex treatment_plan
+pdflatex treatment_plan.tex
+pdflatex treatment_plan.tex
+```
+
+## Validation and Quality Assurance
+
+### Completeness Checking
+
+Use validation scripts to ensure all required sections are present:
+
+```bash
+python check_completeness.py my_treatment_plan.tex
+```
+
+The script checks for:
+- Patient information section
+- Diagnosis and assessment
+- SMART goals (short-term and long-term)
+- Interventions (pharmacological, non-pharmacological)
+- Timeline and schedule
+- Monitoring parameters
+- Expected outcomes
+- Follow-up plan
+- Patient education
+- Risk mitigation
+
+### Treatment Plan Validation
+
+Comprehensive validation of treatment plan quality:
+
+```bash
+python validate_treatment_plan.py my_treatment_plan.tex
+```
+
+Validation includes:
+- SMART goal criteria assessment
+- Evidence-based intervention verification
+- Timeline feasibility check
+- Monitoring parameter adequacy
+- Safety and risk mitigation review
+- Regulatory compliance check
+
+### Quality Checklist
+
+Review treatment plans against the quality checklist (`quality_checklist.md`):
+
+**Clinical Quality**
+- [ ] Diagnosis is accurate and properly coded (ICD-10)
+- [ ] Goals are SMART and patient-centered
+- [ ] Interventions are evidence-based and guideline-concordant
+- [ ] Timeline is realistic and clearly defined
+- [ ] Monitoring plan is comprehensive
+- [ ] Safety considerations are addressed
+
+**Patient-Centered Care**
+- [ ] Patient preferences and values incorporated
+- [ ] Shared decision-making documented
+- [ ] Health literacy appropriate language
+- [ ] Cultural considerations addressed
+- [ ] Patient education plan included
+
+**Regulatory Compliance**
+- [ ] HIPAA-compliant de-identification
+- [ ] Medical necessity documented
+- [ ] Informed consent noted
+- [ ] Provider signature and credentials
+- [ ] Date of plan creation/revision
+
+**Coordination and Communication**
+- [ ] Specialist referrals documented
+- [ ] Care team roles defined
+- [ ] Follow-up schedule clear
+- [ ] Emergency contacts provided
+- [ ] Transition planning addressed
+
+## Integration with Other Skills
+
+### Clinical Reports Integration
+
+Treatment plans often accompany other clinical documentation:
+
+- **SOAP Notes** (`clinical-reports` skill): Document ongoing implementation
+- **H&P** (`clinical-reports` skill): Initial assessment informs treatment plan
+- **Discharge Summaries** (`clinical-reports` skill): Summarize treatment plan execution
+- **Progress Notes**: Track goal achievement and plan modifications
+
+### Scientific Writing Integration
+
+Evidence-based treatment planning requires literature support:
+
+- **Citation Management** (`citation-management` skill): Reference clinical guidelines
+- **Literature Review** (`literature-review` skill): Understand treatment evidence base
+- **Research Lookup** (`research-lookup` skill): Find current best practices
+
+### Research Integration
+
+Treatment plans may be developed for clinical trials or research studies:
+
+- **Research Grants** (`research-grants` skill): Treatment protocols for funded studies
+- **Clinical Trial Reports** (`clinical-reports` skill): Intervention documentation
+
+## Common Use Cases
+
+### Example 1: Type 2 Diabetes Management
+
+**Scenario**: 58-year-old patient with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, HbA1c 8.5%, BMI 32
+
+**Template**: `general_medical_treatment_plan.tex`
+
+**Goals**:
+- Short-term: Reduce HbA1c to <7.5% in 3 months
+- Long-term: Achieve HbA1c <7%, lose 15 pounds in 6 months
+
+**Interventions**:
+- Pharmacological: Metformin 500mg BID, titrate to 1000mg BID
+- Lifestyle: Mediterranean diet, 150 min/week moderate exercise
+- Education: Diabetes self-management education, glucose monitoring
+
+### Example 2: Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
+
+**Scenario**: 70-year-old patient s/p left MCA stroke with right hemiparesis
+
+**Template**: `rehabilitation_treatment_plan.tex`
+
+**Goals**:
+- Short-term: Improve right arm strength 2/5 to 3/5 in 4 weeks
+- Long-term: Independent ambulation 150 feet with cane in 12 weeks
+
+**Interventions**:
+- PT 3x/week: Gait training, balance, strengthening
+- OT 3x/week: ADL training, upper extremity function
+- SLP 2x/week: Dysphagia therapy
+
+### Example 3: Major Depressive Disorder
+
+**Scenario**: 35-year-old with moderate depression, PHQ-9 score 16
+
+**Template**: `mental_health_treatment_plan.tex`
+
+**Goals**:
+- Short-term: Reduce PHQ-9 to <10 in 8 weeks
+- Long-term: Achieve remission (PHQ-9 <5), return to work
+
+**Interventions**:
+- Psychotherapy: CBT weekly sessions
+- Medication: Sertraline 50mg daily, titrate to 100mg
+- Lifestyle: Sleep hygiene, exercise 30 min 5x/week
+
+### Example 4: Total Knee Arthroplasty
+
+**Scenario**: 68-year-old scheduled for right TKA for osteoarthritis
+
+**Template**: `perioperative_care_plan.tex`
+
+**Preoperative Goals**:
+- Optimize diabetes control (glucose <180)
+- Discontinue anticoagulation per protocol
+- Complete medical clearance
+
+**Postoperative Goals**:
+- Ambulate 50 feet by POD 1
+- 90-degree knee flexion by POD 3
+- Discharge home with PT services by POD 2-3
+
+### Example 5: Chronic Low Back Pain
+
+**Scenario**: 45-year-old with chronic non-specific low back pain, pain 7/10
+
+**Template**: `pain_management_plan.tex`
+
+**Goals**:
+- Short-term: Reduce pain to 4/10 in 6 weeks
+- Long-term: Return to work full-time, pain 2-3/10
+
+**Interventions**:
+- Pharmacological: Gabapentin 300mg TID, duloxetine 60mg daily
+- PT: Core strengthening, McKenzie exercises 2x/week x 8 weeks
+- Behavioral: CBT for pain, mindfulness meditation
+- Interventional: Consider lumbar ESI if inadequate response
+
+## Professional Standards and Guidelines
+
+Treatment plans should align with:
+
+### General Medicine
+- American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care
+- ACC/AHA Cardiovascular Guidelines
+- GOLD COPD Guidelines
+- JNC-8 Hypertension Guidelines
+- KDIGO Chronic Kidney Disease Guidelines
+
+### Rehabilitation
+- APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines
+- AOTA Practice Guidelines
+- Cardiac Rehabilitation Guidelines (AHA/AACVPR)
+- Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines
+
+### Mental Health
+- APA Practice Guidelines
+- VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines
+- NICE Guidelines (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
+- Cochrane Reviews for psychiatric interventions
+
+### Pain Management
+- CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
+- AAPM/APS Chronic Pain Guidelines
+- WHO Pain Ladder
+- Multimodal Analgesia Best Practices
+
+## Timeline Generation
+
+Use the timeline generator script to create visual treatment timelines:
+
+```bash
+python timeline_generator.py --plan my_treatment_plan.tex --output timeline.pdf
+```
+
+Generates:
+- Gantt chart of treatment phases
+- Milestone markers for goal assessments
+- Medication titration schedules
+- Follow-up appointment calendar
+- Intervention intensity over time
+
+## Support and Resources
+
+### Template Generation
+
+Interactive template selection:
+
+```bash
+cd .claude/skills/treatment-plans/scripts
+python generate_template.py
+
+# Or specify type directly
+python generate_template.py --type mental_health --output depression_treatment_plan.tex
+```
+
+### Validation Workflow
+
+1. **Create treatment plan** using appropriate LaTeX template
+2. **Check completeness**: `python check_completeness.py plan.tex`
+3. **Validate quality**: `python validate_treatment_plan.py plan.tex`
+4. **Review checklist**: Compare against `quality_checklist.md`
+5. **Generate PDF**: `pdflatex plan.tex`
+6. **Review with patient**: Ensure understanding and agreement
+7. **Implement and document**: Track progress in clinical notes
+
+### Additional Resources
+
+- Clinical practice guidelines from specialty societies
+- AHRQ Effective Health Care Program
+- Cochrane Library for intervention evidence
+- UpToDate and DynaMed for treatment recommendations
+- CMS Quality Measures and HEDIS specifications
+
+## Professional Document Styling
+
+### Overview
+
+Treatment plans can be enhanced with professional medical document styling using the `medical_treatment_plan.sty` LaTeX package. This custom style transforms plain academic documents into visually appealing, color-coded clinical documents that maintain scientific rigor while improving readability and usability.
+
+### Medical Treatment Plan Style Package
+
+The `medical_treatment_plan.sty` package (located in `assets/medical_treatment_plan.sty`) provides:
+
+**Professional Color Scheme**
+- **Primary Blue** (RGB: 0, 102, 153): Headers, section titles, primary accents
+- **Secondary Blue** (RGB: 102, 178, 204): Light backgrounds, subtle accents
+- **Accent Blue** (RGB: 0, 153, 204): Hyperlinks, key highlights
+- **Success Green** (RGB: 0, 153, 76): Goals, positive outcomes
+- **Warning Red** (RGB: 204, 0, 0): Warnings, critical information
+- **Dark Gray** (RGB: 64, 64, 64): Body text
+- **Light Gray** (RGB: 245, 245, 245): Background fills
+
+**Styled Elements**
+- Custom colored headers and footers with professional rules
+- Blue section titles with underlines for clear hierarchy
+- Enhanced table formatting with colored headers and alternating rows
+- Optimized list spacing with colored bullets and numbering
+- Professional page layout with appropriate margins
+
+### Custom Information Boxes
+
+The style package includes five specialized box environments for organizing clinical information:
+
+#### 1. Info Box (Blue Border, Light Gray Background)
+
+For general information, clinical assessments, and testing schedules:
+
+```latex
+\begin{infobox}[Title]
+  \textbf{Key Information:}
+  \begin{itemize}
+    \item Clinical assessment details
+    \item Testing schedules
+    \item General guidance
+  \end{itemize}
+\end{infobox}
+```
+
+**Use cases**: Metabolic status, baseline assessments, monitoring schedules, titration protocols
+
+#### 2. Warning Box (Red Border, Yellow Background)
+
+For critical decision points, safety protocols, and alerts:
+
+```latex
+\begin{warningbox}[Alert Title]
+  \textbf{Important Safety Information:}
+  \begin{itemize}
+    \item Critical drug interactions
+    \item Safety monitoring requirements
+    \item Red flag symptoms requiring immediate action
+  \end{itemize}
+\end{warningbox}
+```
+
+**Use cases**: Medication safety, decision points, contraindications, emergency protocols
+
+#### 3. Goal Box (Green Border, Green-Tinted Background)
+
+For treatment goals, targets, and success criteria:
+
+```latex
+\begin{goalbox}[Treatment Goals]
+  \textbf{Primary Objectives:}
+  \begin{itemize}
+    \item Reduce HbA1c to <7\% within 3 months
+    \item Achieve 5-7\% weight loss in 12 weeks
+    \item Complete diabetes education program
+  \end{itemize}
+\end{goalbox}
+```
+
+**Use cases**: SMART goals, target outcomes, success metrics, CGM goals
+
+#### 4. Key Points Box (Blue Background)
+
+For executive summaries, key takeaways, and important recommendations:
+
+```latex
+\begin{keybox}[Key Highlights]
+  \textbf{Essential Points:}
+  \begin{itemize}
+    \item Main therapeutic approach
+    \item Critical patient instructions
+    \item Priority interventions
+  \end{itemize}
+\end{keybox}
+```
+
+**Use cases**: Plan overview, plate method instructions, important dietary guidelines
+
+#### 5. Emergency Box (Large Red Design)
+
+For emergency contacts and urgent protocols:
+
+```latex
+\begin{emergencybox}
+  \begin{itemize}
+    \item \textbf{Emergency Services:} 911
+    \item \textbf{Endocrinology Office:} [Phone] (business hours)
+    \item \textbf{After-Hours Hotline:} [Phone] (nights/weekends)
+    \item \textbf{Pharmacy:} [Phone and location]
+  \end{itemize}
+\end{emergencybox}
+```
+
+**Use cases**: Emergency contacts, critical hotlines, urgent resource information
+
+#### 6. Patient Info Box (White with Blue Border)
+
+For patient demographics and baseline information:
+
+```latex
+\begin{patientinfo}
+  \begin{tabular}{ll}
+    \textbf{Age:} & 23 years \\
+    \textbf{Sex:} & Male \\
+    \textbf{Diagnosis:} & Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus \\
+    \textbf{Plan Start Date:} & \today \\
+  \end{tabular}
+\end{patientinfo}
+```
+
+**Use cases**: Patient information sections, demographic data
+
+### Professional Table Formatting
+
+Enhanced table environment with medical styling:
+
+```latex
+\begin{medtable}{Caption Text}
+\begin{tabular}{|p{5cm}|p{4cm}|p{4.5cm}|}
+\hline
+\tableheadercolor  % Blue header with white text
+\textcolor{white}{\textbf{Column 1}} & 
+\textcolor{white}{\textbf{Column 2}} & 
+\textcolor{white}{\textbf{Column 3}} \\
+\hline
+Data row 1 content & Value 1 & Details 1 \\
+\hline
+\tablerowcolor  % Alternating light gray row
+Data row 2 content & Value 2 & Details 2 \\
+\hline
+Data row 3 content & Value 3 & Details 3 \\
+\hline
+\end{tabular}
+\caption{Table caption}
+\end{medtable}
+```
+
+**Features:**
+- Blue headers with white text for visual prominence
+- Alternating row colors (`\tablerowcolor`) for improved readability
+- Automatic centering and spacing
+- Professional borders and padding
+
+### Using the Style Package
+
+#### Basic Setup
+
+1. **Add to document preamble:**
+
+```latex
+% !TEX program = xelatex
+\documentclass[11pt,letterpaper]{article}
+
+% Use custom medical treatment plan style
+\usepackage{medical_treatment_plan}
+\usepackage{natbib}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+% Your content here
+\end{document}
+```
+
+2. **Ensure style file is in same directory** as your `.tex` file, or install to LaTeX path
+
+3. **Compile with XeLaTeX** (recommended for best results):
+
+```bash
+xelatex treatment_plan.tex
+bibtex treatment_plan
+xelatex treatment_plan.tex
+xelatex treatment_plan.tex
+```
+
+#### Custom Title Page
+
+The package automatically formats the title with a professional blue header:
+
+```latex
+\title{\textbf{Individualized Diabetes Treatment Plan}\\
+\large{23-Year-Old Male Patient with Type 2 Diabetes}}
+\author{Comprehensive Care Plan}
+\date{\today}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+```
+
+This creates an eye-catching blue box with white text and clear hierarchy.
+
+### Compilation Requirements
+
+**Required LaTeX Packages** (automatically loaded by the style):
+- `geometry` - Page layout and margins
+- `xcolor` - Color support
+- `tcolorbox` with `[most]` library - Custom colored boxes
+- `tikz` - Graphics and drawing
+- `fontspec` - Font management (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX)
+- `fancyhdr` - Custom headers and footers
+- `titlesec` - Section styling
+- `enumitem` - Enhanced list formatting
+- `booktabs` - Professional table rules
+- `longtable` - Multi-page tables
+- `array` - Enhanced table features
+- `colortbl` - Colored table cells
+- `hyperref` - Hyperlinks and PDF metadata
+- `natbib` - Bibliography management
+
+**Recommended Compilation:**
+
+```bash
+# Using XeLaTeX (best font support)
+xelatex document.tex
+bibtex document
+xelatex document.tex
+xelatex document.tex
+
+# Using PDFLaTeX (alternative)
+pdflatex document.tex
+bibtex document
+pdflatex document.tex
+pdflatex document.tex
+```
+
+### Customization Options
+
+#### Changing Colors
+
+Edit the style file to modify the color scheme:
+
+```latex
+% In medical_treatment_plan.sty
+\definecolor{primaryblue}{RGB}{0, 102, 153}      % Modify these
+\definecolor{secondaryblue}{RGB}{102, 178, 204}
+\definecolor{accentblue}{RGB}{0, 153, 204}
+\definecolor{successgreen}{RGB}{0, 153, 76}
+\definecolor{warningred}{RGB}{204, 0, 0}
+```
+
+#### Adjusting Page Layout
+
+Modify geometry settings in the style file:
+
+```latex
+\RequirePackage[margin=1in, top=1.2in, bottom=1.2in]{geometry}
+```
+
+#### Custom Fonts (XeLaTeX only)
+
+Uncomment and modify in the style file:
+
+```latex
+\setmainfont{Your Preferred Font}
+\setsansfont{Your Sans-Serif Font}
+```
+
+#### Header/Footer Customization
+
+Modify in the style file:
+
+```latex
+\fancyhead[L]{\color{primaryblue}\sffamily\small\textbf{Treatment Plan Title}}
+\fancyhead[R]{\color{darkgray}\sffamily\small Patient Info}
+```
+
+### Style Package Download and Installation
+
+#### Option 1: Copy to Project Directory
+
+Copy `assets/medical_treatment_plan.sty` to the same directory as your `.tex` file.
+
+#### Option 2: Install to User TeX Directory
+
+```bash
+# Find your local texmf directory
+kpsewhich -var-value TEXMFHOME
+
+# Copy to appropriate location (usually ~/texmf/tex/latex/)
+mkdir -p ~/texmf/tex/latex/medical_treatment_plan
+cp assets/medical_treatment_plan.sty ~/texmf/tex/latex/medical_treatment_plan/
+
+# Update TeX file database
+texhash ~/texmf
+```
+
+#### Option 3: System-Wide Installation
+
+```bash
+# Copy to system texmf directory (requires sudo)
+sudo cp assets/medical_treatment_plan.sty /usr/local/texlive/texmf-local/tex/latex/
+sudo texhash
+```
+
+### Additional Professional Styles (Optional)
+
+Other medical/clinical document styles available from CTAN:
+
+**Journal Styles:**
+```bash
+# Install via TeX Live Manager
+tlmgr install nejm        # New England Journal of Medicine
+tlmgr install jama        # JAMA style
+tlmgr install bmj         # British Medical Journal
+```
+
+**General Professional Styles:**
+```bash
+tlmgr install apa7        # APA 7th edition (health sciences)
+tlmgr install IEEEtran    # IEEE (medical devices/engineering)
+tlmgr install springer    # Springer journals
+```
+
+**Download from CTAN:**
+- Visit: https://ctan.org/
+- Search for medical document classes
+- Download and install per package instructions
+
+### Troubleshooting
+
+**Issue: Package not found**
+```bash
+# Install missing packages via TeX Live Manager
+sudo tlmgr update --self
+sudo tlmgr install tcolorbox tikz pgf
+```
+
+**Issue: Missing characters (✓, ≥, etc.)**
+- Use XeLaTeX instead of PDFLaTeX
+- Or replace with LaTeX commands: `$\checkmark$`, `$\geq$`
+- Requires `amssymb` package for math symbols
+
+**Issue: Header height warnings**
+- Style file sets `\setlength{\headheight}{22pt}`
+- Adjust if needed for your content
+
+**Issue: Boxes not rendering**
+```bash
+# Ensure complete tcolorbox installation
+sudo tlmgr install tcolorbox tikz pgf
+```
+
+**Issue: Font not found (XeLaTeX)**
+- Comment out custom font lines in .sty file
+- Or install specified fonts on your system
+
+### Best Practices for Styled Documents
+
+1. **Appropriate Box Usage**
+   - Match box type to content purpose (goals→green, warnings→yellow/red)
+   - Don't overuse boxes; reserve for truly important information
+   - Keep box content concise and focused
+
+2. **Visual Hierarchy**
+   - Use section styling for structure
+   - Boxes for emphasis and organization
+   - Tables for comparative data
+   - Lists for sequential or grouped items
+
+3. **Color Consistency**
+   - Stick to defined color scheme
+   - Use `\textcolor{primaryblue}{\textbf{Text}}` for emphasis
+   - Maintain consistent meaning (red=warning, green=goals)
+
+4. **White Space**
+   - Don't overcrowd pages with boxes
+   - Use `\vspace{0.5cm}` between major sections
+   - Allow breathing room around colored elements
+
+5. **Professional Appearance**
+   - Maintain readability as top priority
+   - Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility
+   - Test print output in grayscale
+   - Keep styling consistent throughout document
+
+6. **Table Formatting**
+   - Use `\tableheadercolor` for all header rows
+   - Apply `\tablerowcolor` to alternating rows in tables >3 rows
+   - Keep column widths balanced
+   - Use `\small\sffamily` for large tables
+
+### Example: Styled Treatment Plan Structure
+
+```latex
+% !TEX program = xelatex
+\documentclass[11pt,letterpaper]{article}
+\usepackage{medical_treatment_plan}
+\usepackage{natbib}
+
+\title{\textbf{Comprehensive Treatment Plan}\\
+\large{Patient-Centered Care Strategy}}
+\author{Multidisciplinary Care Team}
+\date{\today}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+\section*{Patient Information}
+\begin{patientinfo}
+  % Demographics table
+\end{patientinfo}
+
+\section{Executive Summary}
+\begin{keybox}[Plan Overview]
+  % Key highlights
+\end{keybox}
+
+\section{Treatment Goals}
+\begin{goalbox}[SMART Goals - 3 Months]
+  \begin{medtable}{Primary Treatment Targets}
+    % Goals table with colored headers
+  \end{medtable}
+\end{goalbox}
+
+\section{Medication Plan}
+\begin{infobox}[Titration Schedule]
+  % Medication instructions
+\end{infobox}
+
+\begin{warningbox}[Critical Decision Point]
+  % Important safety information
+\end{warningbox}
+
+\section{Emergency Protocols}
+\begin{emergencybox}
+  % Emergency contacts
+\end{emergencybox}
+
+\bibliographystyle{plainnat}
+\bibliography{references}
+\end{document}
+```
+
+### Benefits of Professional Styling
+
+**Clinical Practice:**
+- Faster information scanning during patient encounters
+- Clear visual hierarchy for critical vs. routine information
+- Professional appearance suitable for patient-facing documents
+- Color-coded sections reduce cognitive load
+
+**Educational Use:**
+- Enhanced readability for teaching materials
+- Visual differentiation of concept types (goals, warnings, procedures)
+- Professional presentation for case discussions
+- Print and digital-ready formats
+
+**Documentation Quality:**
+- Modern, polished appearance
+- Maintains clinical accuracy while improving aesthetics
+- Standardized formatting across treatment plans
+- Easy to customize for institutional branding
+
+**Patient Engagement:**
+- More approachable than dense text documents
+- Color coding helps patients identify key sections
+- Professional appearance builds trust
+- Clear organization facilitates understanding
+
+## Ethical Considerations
+
+### Informed Consent
+All treatment plans should involve patient understanding and voluntary agreement to proposed interventions.
+
+### Cultural Sensitivity
+Treatment plans must respect diverse cultural beliefs, health practices, and communication styles.
+
+### Health Equity
+Consider social determinants of health, access barriers, and health disparities when developing plans.
+
+### Privacy Protection
+Maintain strict HIPAA compliance; de-identify all protected health information in shared documents.
+
+### Autonomy and Beneficence
+Balance medical recommendations with patient autonomy and values while promoting patient welfare.
+
+## License
+
+Part of the Claude Scientific Writer project. See main LICENSE file.
+