grammar-checker-ama

What This Skill Does

The grammar-checker-ama skill is a specialized utility designed for medical professionals, researchers, and technical writers who must adhere strictly to the AMA Manual of Style. Unlike general-purpose grammar checkers, this tool is calibrated specifically for the nuances of medical documentation, prioritizing clarity, precision, and compliance with the 11th edition of the AMA style guidelines. The agent automatically scans submitted text for common pitfalls in medical writing, such as the overuse of passive voice, misuse of clinical terminology, and deviations from standardized formatting requirements. By leveraging this tool, authors can significantly reduce the time spent on manual proofreading, ensuring that manuscripts and clinical reports are ready for professional submission. It functions as a local, privacy-conscious validator that enforces consistency throughout large documents, making it an essential component of a high-quality clinical writing workflow.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your local environment, ensure you have the OpenClaw agent installed. Run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/aipoch-ai/grammar-checker-ama This will download the necessary scripts to your workspace. The skill operates locally using standard Python, so no complex environment setup or external dependencies are required.

Use Cases

• Clinical Manuscript Preparation: Ensure draft articles for medical journals strictly follow AMA citation and formatting standards.
• Case Report Auditing: Review patient case descriptions for potential stylistic inconsistencies that could obscure clinical findings.
• Medical Documentation Review: Standardize the output of large clinical datasets or research notes to maintain a professional tone.

Example Prompts

1. "Check this draft abstract for AMA style compliance: [Insert text here]"
2. "Identify passive voice constructions in my introduction paragraph that violate AMA guidelines."
3. "Review this clinical report for adherence to medical terminology standards and suggest corrections."

Tips & Limitations

For optimal results, submit content in clear, coherent segments rather than raw, unformatted notes. While the tool is highly effective at identifying style violations, it is a supplemental aid and should not replace the final review by a qualified medical editor. Currently, the tool does not automatically modify source files; it provides suggestions that you must manually approve or reject. Ensure that all patient identifiers are removed from your text prior to processing, as the tool functions locally within your workspace and treats provided inputs as raw data to be analyzed.