diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 0dc4676f..7ed87212 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
 
-This patch includes:
+This patch closes #__ and includes:
 - [ ] A relevant test
 - [ ] A relevant documentation update