At a glance
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A protocol is a managed sequence of steps, not an automatically generated diagnosis or prescription.
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Later stages can be refined after new documents, observations and decisions by a doctor; changes remain in the history.
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You can see the protocol's source, current status and next action, and discuss the plan with a doctor.
How a protocol differs from a list of tips
An ordinary list of recommendations does not account for sequence or the conditions for moving on. A BIOS protocol connects a goal, initial data, steps, expected confirmations and current status. What matters at any given moment is the next clear step, not the entire list.
A protocol may be suggested by BIOS or prescribed by a doctor. Its source must be visible to you. An AI draft does not become a medical prescription on its own: clinical decisions require review by an authorised professional.
How a protocol changes
A new document, observation or decision by a doctor may change the next stages. Completed actions are not rewritten retrospectively: updates affect the future part of the plan and are recorded in its history. If information is missing, a protocol may wait for a document, your response, a connected data source or a consultation.
Statuses distinguish between a proposed, accepted, active, paused, completed or superseded protocol. Completed plans remain in the archive so the sequence of actions can be reconstructed.
How to use a protocol
Open the card and first read the goal, source and current step. Perform only actions you understand and that match the agreed plan. If the wording is unclear, use the discussion feature or send the protocol to your doctor rather than interpreting it yourself.
Add the result in the required format: a document, observation or response. This links the action to its date and supporting information. Do not mark a step as completed in advance or upload someone else's documents to your profile.
Safety limits
Do not use a protocol to start, stop or change medication on your own. If your condition worsens, contact a doctor or emergency services. BIOS helps keep actions consistent and traceable, but does not replace clinical responsibility.