Instant vs Thinking Mode

Ask distinguishes between routine and complex questions. Instant Mode supports focused clinical questions, while Thinking Mode takes more time to work through complex clinical scenarios.



  1. Choose Between Two Modes

    Match the speed of the answer to the complexity of your question from a single dropdown.


  2. Use Instant for Routine Questions

    Everyday lookups get a direct reply without extra waiting.


  1. Select Thinking for Complex Cases

    Choose it when a case needs more analysis, and see the process behind the response.


  2. See a Direct Instant Answer

    A focused question returns a structured, cited answer with the authors listed beside it.


  3. Add Context for a Complex Case

    Adding detail to your question gives you a more thorough response.


  4. Modes Switch Automatically

    When a question is complex, Ask moves from Instant to Thinking without you having to change the setting.


  5. Receive a Deeper Analysis

    Complex questions receive more detailed responses, with citations supporting key statements.


  6. Check How the Answer Was Built

    The reasoning summary and sources searched are one click away.


  7. Follow the Clinical Reasoning

    The reasoning lists several considerations, from diagnostics to immunosuppression, before the final answer.


  8. Scan the Diagnostic Workup

    Each test comes with its rationale and how to interpret it, so the workup is easy to scan.


  9. Review ICI Rechallenge Criteria:

    See what current guidelines say about resuming therapy without searching each source.


  10. Gauge Expected Outcomes

    Mortality and outcome data for this condition are presented in a single short section, with sources cited.


  11. Compare Instant and Thinking

    Use this side-by-side table to decide which mode fits a given question.


  12. Browse Sample Prompts by Mode

    Use these samples as a guide to which mode fits your own cases.