Show HN: Clinglang – A shorthand language for doctors to write structured cases
ClinLang is a new shorthand language tool designed for doctors to streamline clinical documentation. It allows users to type brief shorthand that is automatically translated into a structured SOAP format. The tool includes features like medical abbreviation expansion, interactive live previews, and customizable workspaces.
- ▪ClinLang is a lightweight, high-performance shorthand clinical documentation tool.
- ▪It automatically translates shorthand into a standardized SOAP format and expands medical abbreviations.
- ▪The tool supports drag-and-drop image attachments and offers customization options for clinics.
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| Original publisher | GitHub |
| Canonical URL | https://github.com/ppnpm/clinlang |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 06:03:22 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T06:12:06.505Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-30T06:12:06.505Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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ClinLang ClinLang is a lightweight, high-performance shorthand clinical documentation and note-taking tool. By typing brief, zero-punctuation shorthand, ClinLang automatically translates your text, resolves abbreviations, checks reference ranges, and organizes findings into a clean, standardized SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) format. Documentation Website: Visit the clinician guide at https://ppnpm.github.io/clinlang/ ImportantClinical Disclaimer ClinLang is a personal shorthand translation and note-taking utility. It is not a medical device. It does not provide clinical decision support, diagnostic assistance, dosing recommendations, or treatment guidelines. All clinical judgments, interpretations, and choices remain the sole responsibility of the clinician.
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