Alcott – A visit companion for patients, families, and clinicians

Summary: Alcott helps patients and families organize concerns before appointments, records visit details during consultations, and provides clear summaries afterward to share with relatives. It reduces forgotten information and improves communication between patients, families, and clinicians.

What it does

Alcott guides users through organizing their concerns before a visit, captures the consultation content in real time, and generates a shareable summary for family members after the appointment.

Who it's for

It is designed for patients, families, and clinicians involved in medical visits who need better information retention and communication.

Why it matters

Alcott addresses the common issue of patients forgetting 40–80% of medical information and reduces reliance on phone calls and guesswork among family members and providers.