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Set up DeepSeek to draft client protocols in 8 minutes

Use the high-reasoning R1 model to turn raw notes into a structured client protocol, ready for clinical review.

Turning a client's intake form, lab results, and your own research into a coherent, actionable protocol is a core task for any practitioner. This setup uses DeepSeek's R1 model to create a strong first draft, structuring your notes and saving several hours of administrative work per client.

Before you start

• A DeepSeek account
• A client's anonymized intake notes or lab data
• 8 quiet minutes

The steps

1. 01

   Select the Right Model

   Log in to your DeepSeek account and select the DeepSeek-V2 or R1 model. These models have the strongest reasoning capabilities, which are necessary for interpreting health data and structuring it logically. Avoid the lighter 'chat' version for this task.

2. 02

   Create Your Protocol Template

   In the chat window, paste a simple markdown template for your desired output. Include headings like ## Patient Summary, ## Key Observations, ## Proposed Interventions (Diet, Supplement, Lifestyle), and ## Further Testing. This gives the model a clear structure to follow.

3. 03

   Prime the Model with Your Research

   Paste in the key studies or mechanisms you're using to inform the protocol. For example, if you are recommending a specific form of magnesium, provide a sentence on its mechanism, like 'Magnesium L-threonate has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier (Shen et al., 2019)'. This grounds the model's output in your evidence base as part of the Research layer of the 3-Layer Method.

4. 04

   Input the Anonymized Client Data

   Copy and paste the client's raw, anonymized information below your research and template. This can include symptom journals, lab markers (e.g., 'Hs-CRP: 2.8 mg/L'), or intake form notes. Ensure all personally identifiable information is removed before pasting.

5. 05

   Generate and Refine the Draft

   Use a clear, direct prompt like: 'Using the provided template, research, and client data, generate a draft protocol. For each intervention, cite the specific observation that justifies it.' Review the output, then use feedback to refine it—for example, 'Good. Now, re-write the diet section to be more specific, listing 5-7 approved foods'.