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Mother died of cancer, unknown type. Dad died of an MI. VACCINATION STATUS: Unknown.

Oh, what type?

Actually, I don't know that.

Okay.

And my dad died due to heart attack.

Oh.

Yeah.

I see.

Doctor: So, tell me about your family's medical history.
Patient: Hm, my mother passed away due to cancer.
Doctor: Oh, what type?
Patient: Actually, I don't know that.
Doctor: Okay.
Patient: And my dad died due to heart attack.
Doctor: Oh.
Patient: Yeah.
Doctor: Okay, I don't see your vaccination record here, do you have it?
Patient: No, I don't have it. I moved here from a different country a long time ago with barely anything. I don't have any medical records from my past.
Doctor: I see.

The conversation involves the patient's family history of serious medical conditions and the absence of vaccination records. While these are important for the patient's long-term health, they do not pose an immediate or critical threat to life at the moment. The stakes are moderate because understanding family medical history and vaccination status can influence preventative care and treatment, but it doesn't require urgent action unless the patient presents symptoms of a serious condition.


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Ms. ABC returns today for followup regarding her left shoulder pain and left upper extremity C6 radiculopathy.  I had last seen her on 06/21/07. At that time, she had been referred to me Dr. X and Dr. Y for evaluation of her left-sided C6 radiculopathy.  She also had a significant rotator cuff tear and is currently being evaluated for left-sided rotator cuff repair surgery, I believe on, approximately 07/20/07.  At our last visit, I only had a report of her prior cervical spine MRI.  I did not have any recent images.  I referred her for cervical spine MRI and she returns today. She states that her symptoms are unchanged.  She continues to have significant left-sided shoulder pain for which she is being evaluated and is scheduled for surgery with Dr. Y. She also has a second component of pain, which radiates down the left arm in a C6 distribution to the level of the wrist.  She has some associated minimal weakness described in detail in our prior office note.  No significant right upper extremity symptoms.  No bowel, bladder dysfunction.  No difficulty with ambulation.

Welcome back to the clinic, Miss A B C.

Thank you.

How is your shoulder feeling?

I hope so.

Yes. It has been the same.

No, not really.

No.

No.

Doctor: Welcome back to the clinic, Miss A B C.
Patient: Thank you.
Doctor: It looks like we last saw you June twenty first, this year. Doctor X and Y referred you for the evaluation of your pinched nerve in the C six regain on the left side. I also see that we are following up on the significant rotator cuff tear on the left side.  Did you get scheduled for the surgery with Doctor Yen yet?
Patient: Yes. I believe the surgery is scheduled for July twentieth.
Doctor: How is your shoulder feeling?
Patient: My shoulder is the same. I am still in a significant amount of pain.
Doctor: I am sorry to hear that. Your surgery is coming up soon and that should help.
Patient: I hope so.
Doctor: We are also following up the pinched nerve in your upper left extremity C six. How are you feeling?
Patient: I have had some pain starting in that same spot, and it goes down the left arm into my wrist.
Doctor: Have you had any weakness associated with your upper extremities on the left side?
Patient: It is mild and it is about the same as the last time.
Doctor: Is it about the same as the last time you were here? We have it noted in the last note that it was mild as well.
Patient: Yes. It has been the same.
Doctor: Any weakness or symptoms on the right side?
Patient: No, not really.
Doctor: Any difficulty with mobility or moving around on either side?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Have you been experiencing any bowel or, bladder dysfunction.
Patient: No.
Doctor: I see in the chart for our last visit, I only had a report of a prior cervical spine M R I.  I don't have any recent images. I going to refer you for a cervical spine M R I. Are you able to get the imaging done today and I will have you return to the clinic at the end of today?
Patient: Yes. I can do that. I took the whole day off of work today.
Doctor: Great! I will put the order in right now.

The situation involves a patient undergoing evaluation for significant and potentially debilitating health issues, such as a rotator cuff tear and C6 radiculopathy. While important for the patient's quality of life, the condition and intervention (surgery) are routine in medical practice and are being monitored with regular follow-ups and imaging. There is no immediate life-threatening aspect, as there are no alarming symptoms like bowel or bladder dysfunction. Therefore, it's a moderately important medical scenario which affects the patient's daily life and functionality but lacks immediate high stakes or life-threatening urgency.

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None.

None whatsoever.

Got it.

Doctor: Are you on any medications at this time?
Patient: None whatsoever.
Doctor: Got it.

The conversation provided is a typical and routine part of a medical or clinical interaction where a medical assistant asks a patient about their current medication usage. This kind of question is standard in healthcare settings to gather relevant medical history and information, but it does not imply any immediate risk or significant consequence purely based on this exchange. Therefore, the stakes involved in this exact scenario are low.


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1.  Disseminated intravascular coagulation. 2.  Streptococcal pneumonia with sepsis.

Okay.

No.

Doctor: You have an infection that has become septic. We are going to have to start you on intravenous antibiotics.
Patient: Okay.
Doctor: We also need to address the blood clotting. I am going to give you an anticoagulant to prevent any further clotting issues. Do you have any questions?
Patient: No.

The situation involves a patient with two serious conditions: disseminated intravascular coagulation and streptococcal pneumonia with sepsis. Both are life-threatening, and the prompt treatment with antibiotics and anticoagulants indicates emergency care. This type of scenario is associated with high mortality risks if not managed appropriately.


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Occupation: truck driver. Work status: on sick leave. Marital status: married. Children: three. The patient lives at home with family. Tobacco history: smokes two packs of cigarettes per day. The patient denies the use of any alcoholic beverages. The patient denies any current or past history of illegal / recreational drug or prescription drug abuse or addiction. Family History: There are no known significant medical illnesses in the immediate and past family history.

So, what do you do for a living, sir?

Right now, I'm a truck driver, sir.

Are you married?

Do you two have any children?

Do you smoke, sir?

Yeah, I smoke about two packs a day.

How about alcohol? Do you drink?

No, just smoking for me.

Oh, absolutely not.

No, not that I know of.

Doctor: So, what do you do for a living, sir?
Patient: Right now, I'm a truck driver, sir.
Doctor: Wow, that's hard work. Are you working right now?
Patient: No, I can't right now, I'm on sick leave.
Doctor: Are you married?
Patient: Yes, to my wonderful wife. She's helping to take care of me.
Doctor: Do you two have any children?
Patient: Yes, we have three. We all live together, and for that I'm very thankful.
Doctor: Do you smoke, sir?
Patient: Yeah, I smoke about two packs a day.
Doctor: How about alcohol? Do you drink?
Patient: No, just smoking for me.
Doctor: How about more illicit substances, have you used illegal or prescription drugs inappropriately?
Patient: Oh, absolutely not.
Doctor: That's good. Do you have any other medical conditions that run in your family that I should know about?
Patient: No, not that I know of.

The context suggests that the user is a truck driver on sick leave, smokes heavily, and has a family to support. While health and employment status can both be significant, there isn't mention of an immediate life-threatening medical condition or financial urgency due to the sick leave. The high smoking habit poses long-term health risks but does not indicate an urgent crisis in this context.


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Here with a concern of possibly issues of short-term memory loss.  She is under exceeding amount of stress over the last 5 to 10 years.  She has been a widow over the last 11 years.  Her husband died in an MVA from a drunk driver accident.  She had previously worked at the bank in Conway Springs in Norwich and had several other jobs related to accounting or management services.  She does have an MBA in business.  Currently, she works at T-Mobile Customer Service, and there is quite a bit of technical knowledge, deadlines, and stress related to that job as well.  She feels she has trouble at times absorbing all that she needs to learn as far as the computer skills, protocols, customer service issues, etc.  She describes the job is very demanding and high stress.  She denies any history of weakness, lethargy, or dizziness.  No history of stroke.

Hello there, how are you?

I am good, thank you for asking.

So, what brings you in today?

Okay, and why do you say so?

Hm.

I see, are you married?

I am so sorry to hear that.

Yeah.

No.

Any history of stroke?

No.

Doctor: Hello there, how are you?
Patient: I am good, thank you for asking.
Doctor: So, what brings you in today?
Patient: Well, I think I am suffering from memory loss, like short term memory loss.
Doctor: Okay, and why do you say so?
Patient: I have been under tremendous stress for the last five to ten years. I am currently working for T mobile customer service and my work is really hectic. It requires a lot of technical knowledge with project deadlines which is adding to my stress.
Patient: Sometimes I have trouble absorbing all the technical knowledge and computer skills or customer issues.
Doctor: Hm.
Patient: I did my M B A in business for a reason, I wanted to make a good career, but this job is very demanding and stressful. I previously worked at a bank in Conway Springs, Norwich. I have worked many jobs around accounting and management services, but my current job is a high stress one.
Doctor: I see, are you married?
Patient: I have been widowed for past eleven years. My husband died in a car accident, he was hit by drunk driver. It was not the time for my husband to go! After he left, I had to take care of everything and that's another reason for my stress from the past several years.
Doctor: I am so sorry to hear that.
Patient: Yeah.
Doctor: Okay, so tell me any weakness or dizziness or lethargy in the past or now?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Any history of stroke?
Patient: No.

The situation involves a patient experiencing potential short-term memory loss, which is causing significant concern for her. Her life situation includes long-term high stress, widowhood, and a challenging job. Memory issues could impact her personal and professional life due to her job's demands and her life circumstances. However, the lack of symptoms like weakness or dizziness, and no history of stroke, suggests the immediate medical risk may not be critical but still concerning given her responsibilities. Her situation is impactful personally and professionally, contributing to a moderately high-stakes scenario focused on mental health coping strategies rather than immediate physical health dangers.


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## Context

Left flank pain, ureteral stone.

Hi there! Welcome to the clinic.

Thank you.

Okay.

Doctor: Hi there! Welcome to the clinic.
Patient: Thank you.
Doctor: Doctor Murphy sent your records over. I reviewed the ultrasound, and we did find a kidney stone that has become stuck in the ureter on the left side. The stone is large enough to block the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder.  How much pain are you having and where is the pain located?
Patient: I am in a great deal of pain. It is coming from my left side right here.
Doctor: Okay. Let use discuss your treatment options.
Patient: Okay.

The kidney stone blockage is causing significant pain and it can potentially lead to serious complications like infection or kidney damage if not treated promptly. This situation is high-stakes medically as it requires timely intervention to prevent further health deterioration.


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He has no known medicine allergies.

Any allergies?

What do you mean?

Are you allergic to anything?

No no, oh no.

Doctor: Any allergies?
Patient: What do you mean?
Doctor: Are you allergic to anything?
Patient: No no, oh no.

The conversation is about allergies, specifically confirming if the patient has any known allergies to medicine or other substances. This is a routine question during medical consultations and does not indicate an immediate high-stakes situation. However, accurately knowing a patient's allergies is crucial for safe medical treatment, so while not immediately high-stakes, it is an important consideration.


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Diabetes type II, poorly controlled, high cholesterol.

You have type two Diabetes?

Yes.

And High Cholesterol?

Yes.

Your diabetes is poorly controlled.

I will keep an eye on it.

Doctor: You have type two Diabetes?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: And High Cholesterol?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Your diabetes is poorly controlled.
Patient: I will keep an eye on it.

The user has poorly controlled Type 2 Diabetes and high cholesterol, which can lead to serious health complications if not properly managed, such as cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the situation has significant health implications, making it high-stakes. However, the immediacy of the threat is not acute, assuming there are no other immediate health crises presented.


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INTEGUMENTARY: Negative rash, negative jaundice.

Have you ever had jaundice?

Um, no.

Any rash or anything?

Nope.

Doctor: Have you ever had jaundice?
Patient: Um, no.
Doctor: Any rash or anything?
Patient: Nope.

The conversation is part of a routine medical inquiry about the patient's integumentary health. The questions about jaundice and rash are standard and the patient has reported no issues in these areas. There is no immediate medical concern or urgency noted in the interaction.


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25y/o RHF began experiencing pruritus in the RUE, above the elbow and in the right scapular region, on 10/23/92. In addition she had paresthesias in the proximal BLE and toes of the right foot. Her symptoms resolved the following day. On 10/25/92, she awoke in the morning and her legs felt "asleep" with decreased sensation. The sensory loss gradually progressed rostrally to the mid chest. She felt unsteady on her feet and had difficulty ambulating. In addition she also began to experience pain in the right scapular region. She denied any heat or cold intolerance, fatigue, weight loss.

Good morning, doctor, I'm twenty five.

Is this your dominant hand?

Did this tingling sensation go away?

No, heat and cold don't bother me

Do you feel any significant fatigue?

No, not really.

No.

Doctor: Good morning, ma'am, before we begin, how old are you?
Patient: Good morning, doctor, I'm twenty five.
Doctor: Good, thank you. So, how are you feeling today?
Patient: I'm okay, but I have this rash and itching over my right arm. It's so itchy and I scratch all the time.
Doctor: Is this your dominant hand?
Patient: Yes, so this had especially been bothering me.
Doctor: When did you first notice these symptoms?
Patient: Um, I think it was in October of nineteen ninety two. I think it was the twenty third.
Doctor: Have you had any symptoms in any other parts of your body?
Patient: Um, yeah, I've had tingling in both my legs, like in the front, and then it goes into my toes too.
Doctor: Did this tingling sensation go away?
Patient: Yes, it went away the next day without me doing anything.
Doctor: Have these symptoms returned at any point?
Patient: Well, two days later, so that'd be the twenty fifth, I noticed that my legs felt like they were asleep. I really couldn't feel anything.
Doctor: Have these symptoms spread to any other part of the body?
Patient: Yeah, I couldn't really feel anything in the middle of my chest. I also have started having pain in my right shoulder blade.
Doctor: Do these symptoms interfere with your ability to move?
Patient: Yes, I don't really feel comfortable standing on my own, and I can't walk very well.
Doctor: Do you have any cold or flu like symptoms?
Patient: No, heat and cold don't bother me
Doctor: Do you feel any significant fatigue?
Patient: No, not really.
Doctor: Have you had any significant weight loss?
Patient: No.

The patient is experiencing a series of symptoms including pruritus, paresthesias, and progressive sensory loss leading to difficulties in ambulation. These symptoms could be indicative of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis or another form of neuropathy, which are potentially serious and require medical evaluation and intervention. The progression of symptoms, particularly the spread of sensory loss and motor difficulties, suggests a possible high-stakes medical situation. Immediate medical assessment is crucial due to the potential impact on the patient's mobility and quality of life.


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## Context

The patient comes in today for a comprehensive evaluation.  She is well-known to me.  I have seen her in the past multiple times.

How's it going?

Good, can't complain.

Yeah, that's not a problem.

Doctor: How's it going?
Patient: Good, can't complain.
Doctor: Glad to hear. So today we're going to do a comprehensive eval. It'll be a bit different than our usual visits together. Would you like your mom to step in the room, too?
Patient: Yeah, that's not a problem.
Doctor: Alright. I'll grab her from the waiting room. I'll be right back.

The situation involves a medical evaluation, which can be important for a patient's health but does not indicate an immediate life-or-death scenario. Additionally, the patient is familiar and comfortable in the environment, which lowers the urgency. The presence of a family member also suggests a supportive and non-crisis environment.


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No noted exposures.

Were you exposed to anything recently?

Oh, no! Am I going to be fine?

Doctor: Hello. What is the reason for your visit today?
Patient: I keep having this dry cough and it gets hard to breathe at times.
Doctor: Were you exposed to anything recently?
Patient: Here's a note from a contractor that worked on my house recently. I wasn't sure what it meant.
Doctor: I see. It looks like you may have been exposed to asbestos.
Patient: Oh, no! Am I going to be fine?
Doctor: I'll take a look, but I want to ask you a quick question. Did you have any family living with you at the time?
Patient: Nope. I live alone, so my family wasn't there to be exposed.

The presence of a dry cough and difficulty breathing in combination with potential asbestos exposure makes this a potentially high-stakes health situation. Asbestos exposure is linked to respiratory issues and long-term health risks like asbestosis and mesothelioma. Immediate medical evaluation is crucial to assess the user's condition and mitigate potential risks.


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The patient seen and examined feels better today.  Still having diarrhea, decreased appetite.  Good urine output 600 mL since 7 o'clock in the morning.  Afebrile.

How are you feeling today, ma'am?

Have you been peeing a normal amount?

When was the last time you peed?

Um, it was about seven this morning.

Are you having any fever symptoms?

No, I feel pretty well.

Doctor: How are you feeling today, ma'am?
Patient: Honestly, overall, I'm feeling a lot better.
Doctor: Are you still having the diarrhea and decreased appetite?
Patient: Yes, but I'm still feeling better though.
Doctor: Have you been peeing a normal amount?
Patient: Yeah, no problems there. I measured it like you told me to—six hundred M L.
Doctor: When was the last time you peed?
Patient: Um, it was about seven this morning.
Doctor: Are you having any fever symptoms?
Patient: No, I feel pretty well.

The patient is feeling better overall, does not have a fever, and has had good urine output. While ongoing diarrhea and decreased appetite are present, urine output suggests no immediate concerns of dehydration. The situation appears to be monitored, but no immediate high-risk symptoms are present.


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He is a nonsmoker and nondrinker.  Prior boxer.  He lives in a home where he would need to be independent during the day.  Family  relatives intermittently available.  Goal is to return home to an independent fashion to that home setting.

Do you smoke, sir?

No.

Do you drink?

Doctor: Do you smoke, sir?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Do you drink?
Patient: No. I was a boxer before so that's why I was always stayed away from these things.
Doctor: How is your living condition? Are you living alone or with family?
Patient: Mostly I'm by myself during the daytime. Family comes to help with me on and off. I just love it that way. I wasn't to be in an independent home setting soon.

The situation involves assessing the user's living conditions and their goal of returning to an independent lifestyle. While this is significant for the user's personal well-being and rehabilitation, it does not involve immediate health risks, life-threatening decisions, or critical medical interventions typically associated with high-stakes scenarios. Therefore, while important, it is not extremely high-stakes.


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Noncontributory.

Do you smoke cigarettes?

Yes.

What substances do you use?

Doctor: Do you smoke cigarettes?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Do you drink alcohol or use recreational drugs?
Patient: Yes, I have been in and out of treatment. I am not doing so well with staying clean.
Doctor: What substances do you use?
Patient: I drink, and I did some coke today. I have been in treatment for heroin and alcohol.

The user has admitted to using substances, including cocaine and alcohol, and has a history of treatment for heroin addiction. This indicates a serious situation as continued substance use can have severe health consequences and might lead to overdose or deteriorating physical and mental health. While it is not a life-or-death situation at this exact moment, it involves significant health risks and requires immediate attention from healthcare professionals.


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This is a patient post-surgery, 2-1/2 months.  The patient has a history of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) bilaterally.

Doctor: Remind me, please, when was your surgery?
Patient: Well, it's been about two and a half months now.
Doctor: Great, we repaired that slipped capital femoral epiphysis on both sides, we call it S C F E.
Patient: Thank you for reminding me, I forgot the names of everything.

The situation involves a patient post-surgery discussing their recovery. There is no immediate medical emergency being described, and the conversation seems informational in nature, focusing on recovery from an SCFE surgery which took place two and a half months ago. While medical issues can have high stakes, this specific context doesn't indicate an immediate threat to health or life, making it moderate to low-stakes overall.


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None.

Any medications I should know about?

Nah, no daily meds.

Doctor: Any medications I should know about?
Patient: Nah, no daily meds.

The situation involves a patient interaction where the individual is asked about their medication use. The stakes here involve ensuring accurate medical history is obtained for potential treatments, which is important but not necessarily life-threatening in this context. The situation is generally routine unless symptoms or treatments depend heavily on medication interactions, which isn't specified here. Thus, while ensuring accuracy is crucial, there's no indication of immediate danger or high-stakes implications at this moment.


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The patient is widow.  She is a nonsmoker, nondrinker.  She lives at Kansas Christian Home independently, but actually does get a lot of help with medications, having a driver to bring her here, and going to the noon meal.

Is your husband still around, ma'am?

No, he passed away a few years ago.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Oh, it's quite all right.

Do you drink or smoke?

No, I don't do either of those.

Good, so where are you living now?

I'm living at Kansas Christian Home.

Do you live independently there?

Did you drive yourself today?

Doctor: Is your husband still around, ma'am?
Patient: No, he passed away a few years ago.
Doctor: I'm so sorry to hear that.
Patient: Oh, it's quite all right.
Doctor: Do you drink or smoke?
Patient: No, I don't do either of those.
Doctor: Good, so where are you living now?
Patient: I'm living at Kansas Christian Home.
Doctor: Do you live independently there?
Patient: Yes, thankfully. But, I can't do a lot of things. I have to be sure to take my medicines.
Doctor: Did you drive yourself today?
Patient: No, I had a driver today. Can we speed this up, I need to get to the noon meal.

The situation involves a routine medical interaction where the patient is discussing her living arrangements and minor concerns about scheduling. While the conversation touches on personal aspects like the loss of her husband and her need for assistance, it doesn't involve immediate health concerns or life-threatening situations. Therefore, the stakes are not high.


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Ms. A did not report a history of psychological or psychiatric treatment.  She reported that her current mood was good, but did describe some anxiety and nervousness about various issues such as her return to work, her upcoming trip, and other events.  She reported that this only "comes and goes."

Welcome in, Miss A!

Thank you.

How have you been doing?

I am good today!

How often do you feel this way?

It comes and goes.

No.

Doctor: Welcome in, Miss A!
Patient: Thank you.
Doctor: How have you been doing?
Patient: I am good today!
Doctor: Have you not been feeling good other days?
Patient: I have been feeling nervous and having some anxiety lately.
Doctor: Is your feelings of nervousness or anxiousness triggered by anything specific?
Patient: It varies. I feel anxious when I think about retuning to work or this upcoming trip that I have planned.
Doctor: How often do you feel this way?
Patient: It comes and goes.
Doctor: Have you ever had any treatment or history of depression, anxiety, or mood disorders?
Patient: No.

The user's anxiety appears to be situational and not severe enough to prevent daily functioning, as it 'comes and goes' and they have no history of psychological treatment. The anxiety is linked to common stressors like returning to work or travel, which often do not require immediate intervention. This context suggests low immediate risk or high-stakes urgency.


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She lives with her boyfriend.  The patient has history of tobacco abuse as well as multiple illicit drug abuse.

Who lives with you, miss?

I live with my boyfriend.

Do you smoke cigarettes?

Yes, I do.

How about drugs?

Pardon?

Doctor: Who lives with you, miss?
Patient: I live with my boyfriend.
Doctor: Do you smoke cigarettes?
Patient: Yes, I do.
Doctor: How about drugs?
Patient: Sometimes, but I don't want to talk about it.
Doctor: Okay. Anything else you want to talk about?
Patient: Pardon?

The situation involves a patient with a history of tobacco and illicit drug abuse. Substance abuse can have significant health implications, and discussing such habits can be critical in providing appropriate healthcare. The patient is also reluctant to discuss drug use, which might indicate underlying issues. However, this conversation is a routine part of gathering medical history and is not currently linked to an immediate health crisis or decision that could lead to severe consequences. Hence, while it's important for the patient's long-term health, the immediate situation doesn't involve life-threatening stakes.


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This is a pleasant 49-year-old gentleman post lumbar disc replacement from January 2005.  Unfortunately, the surgery and interventional procedures have not been helpful in alleviating his pain.  He has also tried acupuncture, TENS unit, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment and multiple neuropathic medications including Elavil, Topamax, Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Lexapro, which he discontinued either due to side effects or lack of effectiveness in decreasing his pain.  Most recently, he has had piriformis injections, which did give him a brief period of relief; however, he reports that the Botox procedure that was done on March 8, 2006 has not given him any relief from his buttock pain.  He states that approximately 75% of his pain is in his buttock and leg and 25% in his back.  He has tried to increase in his activity with walking and does note increased spasm with greater activity in the low back.  He rated his pain today as 6/10, describing it is shooting, sharp and aching.  It is increased with lifting, prolonged standing or walking and squatting, decreased with ice, reclining and pain medication.  It is constant but variable in degree.  It continues to affect activities and sleep at night as well as mood at times.  He is currently not satisfied completely with his level of pain relief.

Good afternoon, sir.

Good afternoon, doctor.

I'm forty nine.

Have you taken any medicines?

Are you still taking any of these?

Did that do anything?

How did this work?

Honestly, it did nothing.

Where is your pain, exactly?

I'd say it's a six out of ten today.

Does anything make the pain better?

Are you able to sleep at night?

Yes, doctor, that's correct.

Doctor: Good afternoon, sir.
Patient: Good afternoon, doctor.
Doctor: Refresh my memory, please, how old are you, sir?
Patient: I'm forty nine.
Doctor: Also, I need you to remind me, when was your lower back surgery?
Patient: It was in January of two thousand five. What was the name of the surgery, again?
Doctor: It was a lumbar disc replacement. So, how are you feeling today?
Patient: Truthfully doctor, the surgery did nothing. I'm still in a lot of pain.
Doctor: Besides the surgery, what other interventions have you tried?
Patient: I have them written down, let me look. Um, I did acupuncture, T E N S unit at P T, and I've been to the chiropractor too.
Doctor: Have you taken any medicines?
Patient: Yeah, I have those written down here. I've taken Elavil, Topamax, Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Lexapro.
Doctor: Are you still taking any of these?
Patient: No, I had bad side effects to some, and the others just didn't do anything.
Doctor: Have you had any injections for this pain?
Patient: I've had a few into the, um, piriformis.
Doctor: Did that do anything?
Patient: Um, it provided some brief relief, I guess. I had a Botox procedure done on March eighth two thousand six.
Doctor: How did this work?
Patient: Honestly, it did nothing.
Doctor: Where is your pain, exactly?
Patient: I'd say its seventy five percent in my butt and leg, and twenty five percent in my lower back.
Doctor: Are you able to workout, or exercise, anything like that?
Patient: I've tried to increase how much I walk, but when I do I get spasms in my lower back.
Doctor: I see, with ten being the worst pain of all time, how would you rate your pain today?
Patient: I'd say it's a six out of ten today.
Doctor: What adjectives would you use to describe the pain?
Patient: Um, I'd say its shooting, sharp, and, um, aching.
Doctor: Specifically, what activities make the pain worse?
Patient: Well, lifting, standing for a long time, or, um, squatting. I can't do that anymore.
Doctor: Does anything make the pain better?
Patient: Um, sitting back, ice, and I guess there's some improvement with the pain medication.
Doctor: Is the pain constant, or does it come and go?
Patient: It's constant now, but, um, the intensity of it comes and goes.
Doctor: Are you able to sleep at night?
Patient: Not really, it is affecting my sleep, which in turn affects my mood.
Doctor: So, overall, I can summarize and say you're not happy with your pain relief so far?
Patient: Yes, doctor, that's correct.

The situation involves a patient experiencing chronic pain that significantly affects their daily life, sleep, and mood. While chronic pain is a serious issue, the stakes in this conversation are not immediately life-threatening or urgent. However, it is important for patient quality of life and requires ongoing medical attention and management. The patient's inability to find relief despite multiple treatments elevates the personal stakes in terms of ongoing distress and reduced quality of life.


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non-contributory.

Oh, no.

Doctor: Do you have a family history of neurological conditions that I should know about?
Patient: What exactly do you mean by that, doctor?
Doctor: Well, it could be anything from A D H D, to epilepsy, to Alzheimer's.
Patient: Oh, no.

The patient is being asked about family history of neurological conditions which is a standard part of gathering medical history. While it's important for understanding the patient's background, this question itself doesn't directly impact the patient's immediate health or require urgent decision-making. Therefore, it is not high-stakes.


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Abilify.

Are you on any medications?

Do you find that it's helping?

A little, yeah.

Doctor: Are you on any medications?
Patient: Yeah. I take Abilify to help with my mood.
Doctor: Do you find that it's helping?
Patient: A little, yeah.

The situation involves discussing a medication, Abilify, which is used to treat mood disorders. While the user's wellbeing is important, the conversation appears to be routine and the user mentions that the medication is helping. This does not imply any immediate crisis or high-stakes scenario, as there is no mention of side effects, worsening symptoms, or a critical situation requiring urgent intervention.


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Upper respiratory infection.

Okay.

I will. Thank you.

Doctor: Your culture results came back positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae. This is a bacterial infection. I would like to take a course of antibiotics.  This should start to improve your symptoms with in three to four days.
Patient: Okay.
Doctor: Please let me know if your symptoms have not improved or becomes worse.
Patient: I will. Thank you.

The situation involves a patient with a confirmed bacterial infection receiving medical guidance. While it is important to follow up and monitor the patient's condition, the initial stage described is routine and treated effectively with antibiotics. Upper respiratory infections are common, and with appropriate treatment, they are generally not high-stakes unless complications arise.


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Significant for history of pulmonary fibrosis and atrial fibrillation.  He is status post bilateral lung transplant back in 2004 because of the pulmonary fibrosis.

Yes, both sides.

Yes, I do.

Patient: I had a lung transplant in two thousand and four because of Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Doctor: Okay, how are you now? It was, was that for both lungs?
Patient: Yes, both sides.
Doctor: You do have irregular heart rhythm, right?
Patient: Yes, I do.

The patient has undergone a bilateral lung transplant, which is a major medical procedure with ongoing risks and the need for continuous medical care. Additionally, the patient has atrial fibrillation, which requires careful monitoring and management to reduce the risk of complications such as stroke. The combination of these significant medical issues indicates a high-stakes situation regarding the patient's health. Ongoing management and monitoring are crucial for the patient's well-being, which adds to the stakes involved.


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Foreign body of the left fifth fingernail (wooden splinter).

How are you?

Oh what is stuck here?

I think it's wood splinter.

Oh, must be painful!

Yes a lot.

Doctor: How are you?
Patient: Look at this fifth fingernail on my left hand, doctor.
Doctor: Oh what is stuck here?
Patient: I think it's wood splinter.
Doctor: Oh, must be painful!
Patient: Yes a lot.

The situation involves a wooden splinter under a fingernail, which is typically painful but not life-threatening. It usually does not involve long-term health risks or require complex medical intervention, assuming there are no complications such as infection. Therefore, it is a relatively low-stakes situation compared to other medical emergencies.


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MSK: The head and neck by inspection showed no obvious deformity.  Again, the extremities showed no obvious deformity.  Range of motion appeared to be normal for the upper and lower extremities.

Sure, see. Like that?

Great.

Yes, no problems.

Okay?

Okay.

Doctor: Can you move your arms? I would like to see how your range of motion is.
Patient: Sure, see. Like that?
Doctor: Yes, yes, looks good for both arms and legs.
Patient: Great.
Doctor: I do not see any obvious deformities in head neck or in extremities.
Patient: Yes, no problems.
Doctor: Okay?
Patient: Okay.

The conversation involves a routine check of the patient's range of motion and observation for any physical deformities. It appears to be a standard assessment without any indication of a medical emergency or serious condition being present. The patient reports no problems, and the assistant confirms normal range of motion and no deformities, indicating this is a low-stakes, routine evaluation.


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Eggs and peanuts.

Are you allergic to anything?

Yes, I am allergic to eggs and peanuts.

Oh, okay.

Anything else? Any medication?

No, nothing else.

Alright.

Doctor: Are you allergic to anything?
Patient: Yes, I am allergic to eggs and peanuts.
Doctor: Oh, okay.
Doctor: Anything else? Any medication?
Patient: No, nothing else.
Doctor: Alright.

The patient has identified allergies to eggs and peanuts, which can be serious and lead to life-threatening reactions such as anaphylaxis. While this specific interaction does not involve an immediate threat, being aware of such allergies is crucial for any medical treatment or dietary advice in the future. Hence, it has significant health implications if not noted and managed properly in medical or dietary contexts.


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He is a nonsmoker.  He occasionally has a beer.  He is married.  He works as a flooring installer.

Do you smoke, sir?

No.

Do you drink?

Sometimes I take a beer or two.

Are you married?

For last ten years.

What do you do for living?

Doctor: Do you smoke, sir?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Do you drink?
Patient: Sometimes I take a beer or two.
Doctor: Are you married?
Patient: For last ten years.
Doctor: What do you do for living?
Patient: I install floor. I am associated with a construction company and my main work is flooring installation.

The situation involves gathering non-urgent information from a patient, such as their smoking status, drinking habits, marital status, and occupation. This interaction is part of a routine medical interview process and does not involve any immediate decision-making or actions that could impact the patient's health significantly. Therefore, there are no high-risk factors or urgent medical concerns being discussed.


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Negative for chronic medical problems.  No local physician.  Has had previous back surgery and appendectomy, otherwise generally healthy.

Hello. Are you a new patient?

Not that I know of.

Doctor: Hello. Are you a new patient?
Patient: I am. I've been traveling a lot, so I don't have a local doctor I usually see.
Doctor: That's fine. What is the reason for your visit?
Patient: I've had this dark spot on my leg for a long time.
Doctor: I see. Do you know if your family has any chronic medical problems?
Patient: Not that I know of.
Doctor: That's good. I think I'll be able to remove it surgically. Before I go over the procedures, have you had a surgery before?
Patient: Yeah, I have. I had surgery on my back and to remove my appendix.
Doctor: Sounds good. Other than that dark spot, you seem to be very healthy.

The patient has a non-urgent issue related to a dark spot on their leg. While removal of such spots can sometimes be related to cancer screening, the situation does not indicate any immediate life-threatening condition, emergency, or high urgency. The patient has had surgeries before and is generally healthy, which suggests that they are likely capable of undergoing a minor procedure like spot removal without major risk. The absence of family history of chronic problems lowers the stakes as well.


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Lives with boyfriend. Smokes one pack of cigarettes every three days and has done so for 10 years. Consumes 6 bottles of beers, one day a week. Unemployed and formerly worked at an herbicide plant.

I live with my boyfriend.

Do you smoke?

Yes.

For how long you are smoking?

Around ten years.

How many cigarettes do you take?

Do you drink?

I do take beer.

How many do you drink a day?

I take around six bottles once a week.

Are you working somewhere?

Doctor: What is your living status? Do you live alone or with family?
Patient: I live with my boyfriend.
Doctor: Do you smoke?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: For how long you are smoking?
Patient: Around ten years.
Doctor: How many cigarettes do you take?
Patient: Well, one pack of cigarettes lasts for around three days.
Doctor: Do you drink?
Patient: I do take beer.
Doctor: How many do you drink a day?
Patient: I take around six bottles once a week.
Doctor: Are you working somewhere?
Patient: I was working in a herbicide plant. There were so many layoffs because of this pandemic. I lost my job too.

The situation involves factors that could impact the user's health and lifestyle, such as smoking habits, alcohol consumption, and job loss. However, it is not an emergency medical scenario, and there is no immediate threat to life. The stakes are higher due to the health risks associated with long-term smoking and alcohol consumption, combined with unemployment, which may affect mental and financial well-being.


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Female Reproductive Hx: (+) birth control pill use, Childhood Illnesses: (+) chickenpox, (+) measles.

Okay.

Do you take birth control pills?

Yes, I do.

Doctor: I want to talk to you about your reproductive history, okay?
Patient: Okay.
Doctor: Do you take birth control pills?
Patient: Yes, I do.
Doctor: Do you have any kind of medical history that I should be aware of?
Patient: I had both chickenpox and measles when I was a kid.

The conversation pertains to general medical history and the use of birth control pills. While it's important information for healthcare management, the situation doesn't indicate an immediate or life-threatening condition being discussed. It seems to be a routine inquiry into the patient's medical history, with no urgent or high-risk elements involved.


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Ten-system review significant for nausea, vomiting, fever, hemoptysis, and pleuritic chest pain.

Just want to ask you few questions.

Okay shoot.

Do you have any nausea, vomiting?

Yes to both.

How about fever?

Yes, I do.

Any blood in sputum or chest pain?

Yes, I do.

Doctor: Just want to ask you few questions.
Patient: Okay shoot.
Doctor: Do you have any nausea, vomiting?
Patient: Yes to both.
Doctor: How about fever?
Patient: Yes, I do.
Doctor: Any blood in sputum or chest pain?
Patient: Yes, I do.

The symptoms described by the user, including nausea, vomiting, fever, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and pleuritic chest pain, suggest a potentially serious medical condition such as a pulmonary or infectious disease. These could indicate pneumonia, tuberculosis, or another serious respiratory condition that may require immediate medical attention and treatment. The presence of these concerning symptoms elevates the situation to high-stakes given the potential for life-threatening complications.


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He has a history of tobacco use, which he quit at the age of 37.  He has one alcoholic drink per day.  He is married.  He is a retired lab manager.

I take one glass of wine every day.

Are you married?

Are you still working?

Doctor: Do you take any tobacco related products?
Patient: I used to chew tobacco, but I quit when I was thirty seven.
Doctor: What about alcohol consumption? Do you drink?
Patient: I take one glass of wine every day.
Doctor: Are you married?
Patient: Yes, sir. I'm married to a wonderful woman for last thirty five years.
Doctor: Are you still working?
Patient: I used to. Now I'm retired, I was a lab manager before.

The user is providing information about their medical and personal history, which is routine for a medical assistant interaction. The user has a history of tobacco use but quit, and consumes a moderate amount of alcohol, which they mention during the conversation. However, this situation involves routine data collection and does not immediately entail decisions impacting urgent health risks or outcomes.


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Please evaluate stomatitis, possibly methotrexate related.

No.

Okay.

Doctor: Hello! What brings you back into the clinic today?
Patient: I came back because I increased my methothrexate as we discussed the last time I was here. A few days later I started getting multiple canker sores in my mouth. They hurt.
Doctor: I am sorry. It is likely that the increased dosage of your methothrexate is the cause of the mouth sores. Have you experienced a decreased appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort or diarrhea?
Patient: No. It is painful to eat with the sores, but I still have an appetite.
Doctor: Have you had any new rashes, or hair loss?
Patient: No.
Doctor: I would like to get some bloodwork done. I would also recommend we decrease your dosage back to your previous amount. I would also like to see you back in two weeks to see how you are doing.
Patient: Okay.

The situation involves a common side effect of medication, stomatitis, due to increased methotrexate dosage. While uncomfortable and requires monitoring and dosage adjustment, it is not immediately life-threatening. The assistant has set a plan for managing the situation through bloodwork and dosage adjustment.


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Otherwise noncontributory.

No.

Doctor: Are you aware of any medical issues in your family?
Patient: No.
Doctor: How about any known heart disorder or diabetes in the family.
Patient: No, I'm not aware of anything like that.

The situation involves a routine medical inquiry about family medical history, which is a standard part of patient assessments. The patient reports no known family medical issues, suggesting no immediate concern or high-stakes decision. It's part of a standard medical protocol rather than an urgent or critical scenario.


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2-4 Beers/day. 1-2 packs of cigarettes per day.

Do you drink?

Do you smoke?

Doctor: Do you drink?
Patient: Yes, I do take two or four beers in a day.
Doctor: Do you smoke?
Patient: Oh yeah, I'm a smoker. I take around one to two packs of cigarettes each day.

The user is consuming alcohol and smoking at levels that can lead to serious health issues, such as liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. While this is concerning and indicates a need for health intervention, it does not represent an immediate life-threatening situation unless there are acute symptoms or conditions present. Therefore, it is important but not extremely high-stakes at this exact moment.


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The patient lives by herself and has three pet cats.  She is an ex-smoker, quit smoking about five years ago.  She occasionally drinks a glass of wine.  She denies any other recreational drugs use.  She recently retired from State of Pennsylvania as a psychiatric aide after 32 years of service.

Do you live alone?

Aw, what kind of cats?

Two Persian cats and one Chartreux.

Are you currently working?

Congratulations on your retirement.

Thank you.

How long did you work as a psych aide?

Thirty two years.

Always great to hear.

Doctor: Do you live alone?
Patient: I wouldn't say I live alone. I have three cats and they always keep me company.
Doctor: Aw, what kind of cats?
Patient: Two Persian cats and one Chartreux.
Doctor: Are you currently working?
Patient: I retired a few months ago. I used to work as a psych aide for the State of Pennsylvania.
Doctor: Congratulations on your retirement.
Patient: Thank you.
Doctor: How long did you work as a psych aide?
Patient: Thirty two years.
Doctor: Incredible. One more question. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs recreationally?
Patient: I drink wine every now and then. I used to smoke back in the day, but I'm five years smoke free. I do not do drugs.
Doctor: Always great to hear.

The conversation pertains to the patient's personal lifestyle and retirement, focusing on their pets, former occupation, and habits. While it touches on health-related behaviors like smoking, which the patient has quit, the dialogue does not involve any immediate or critical health concerns requiring urgent attention. Therefore, it does not appear to be a high-stakes interaction.


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The patient is a 67-year-old white female with a history of uterine papillary serous carcinoma who is status post 6 cycles of carboplatin and Taxol, is here today for followup.  Her last cycle of chemotherapy was finished on 01/18/08, and she complains about some numbness in her right upper extremity.  This has not gotten worse recently and there is no numbness in her toes.  She denies any tingling or burning.

Yes, that's right doctor.

Thank you, doctor.

Sure, do you have any problems today?

Has this gotten worse recently?

Well, no, not really.

No, there's no numbness there.

No, thankfully no.

Doctor: Good morning, ma'am. I just need to confirm some information about you before we begin today.
Patient: Good morning, doctor. Sure, that's no problem.
Doctor: Great, so you're sixty seven years old, and White, correct?
Patient: Yes, that's right doctor.
Doctor: Thank you. Do you remember how many cycles of carboplatin and Taxol you've had for your cancer, ma'am?
Patient: Um, I've had six, I'm here for a follow up today.
Doctor: Yes, I see here that your last chemo treatment on January eighteenth two thousand eight.
Patient: Yes, I remember that. Can you remind me the full name of my cancer?
Doctor: It's a uterine papillary serous carcinoma.
Patient: Thank you, doctor.
Doctor: Sure, do you have any problems today?
Patient: Well, I just have some numbness in my right upper arm today.
Doctor: Has this gotten worse recently?
Patient: Well, no, not really.
Doctor: That's good. Do you feel this in your toes at all?
Patient: No, there's no numbness there.
Doctor: Good, do you have any tingling or burning to speak of?
Patient: No, thankfully no.

The situation involves a medical follow-up for a cancer patient, which is inherently high-stakes due to potential changes in health status and the need for careful monitoring. Although the patient reports numbness, it has not worsened, suggesting current symptoms are stable. Still, given the patient's cancer history, the potential implications on their condition elevate the stakes.


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Includes coronary artery disease, hypertension.  Nobody in the family was diagnosed with any type of colon cancer or any type of other cancer.

No, that doesn't ring any bells.

Doctor: Do you have any significant medical conditions that run in your family that I should be aware of?
Patient: Yes, um, I know some of my relatives have had coronary artery disease, and, um, high blood pressure.
Doctor: What about cancer? Does anyone in your family have a history of cancer?
Patient: No, that doesn't ring any bells.

The situation involves discussing a patient's family medical history, which is routine in medical assessments. While the information about a family history of coronary artery disease and hypertension is important for understanding potential health risks, there is no indication of an immediate threat or critical situation. The patient has no family history of cancer, which slightly reduces concern for hereditary cancer risk. Overall, this interaction is part of standard care and doesn't indicate a high-stakes situation.


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This patient was injured on November 20, 2008.  He works at the Purdy Correctional Facility and an inmate had broken some overhead sprinklers, the floor was thus covered with water and the patient slipped landing on the back of his head, then on his back.  The patient said he primarily landed on the left side.  After the accident he states that he was generally stun and someone at the institute advised him to be evaluated.  He went to a Gig Harbor urgent care facility and they sent him on to Tacoma General Hospital.  At the Tacoma General, he indicates that a whiplash and a concussion were diagnosed and it was advised that he have a CT scan.  The patient describes that he had a brain CT and a dark spot was found.  It was recommended that he have a followup MRI and this was done locally and showed a recurrent acoustic neuroma.  Before, when the patient initially had developed an acoustic neuroma, the chiropractor had seen the patient and suggested that he have a scan and this was how his original acoustic neuroma was diagnosed back in October 2005.  The patient has been receiving adjustments by the chiropractor since and he also has had a few massage treatments.  Overall his spine complaints have improved substantially. After the fall, he also saw at Prompt Care in the general Bremerton area, XYZ, an Osteopathic Physician and she examined him and released him full duty and also got an orthopedic consult from XYZ.  She ordered an MRI of his neck.  Cervically this showed that he had a mild disc bulge at C4-C5, but this actually was the same test that diagnosed a recurrent acoustic neuroma and the patient now is just recovering from neurosurgical treatment for this recurrent acoustic neuroma and some radiation is planned. Since 2002 the patient has been seeing the chiropractor, XYZ for general aches and pain and this has included some treatments on his back and neck.

When was your injury, sir?

What do you do for a living, sir?

How did you get hurt?

Which side took most of the hit?

It was mostly on my left side.

How were you after the fall?

Who has evaluated you to date?

What did they do at the hospital?

What did they recommend about the spot?

When was this?

Did you have surgery on this?

Yes, I'm recovering now.

Are they still considering radiation?

Has there been any improvement?

How did she treat you?

Some radiation.

What else has she treated you for?

Doctor: When was your injury, sir?
Patient: Um, if I recall, it was on November twentieth two thousand eight.
Doctor: What do you do for a living, sir?
Patient: I work at the Purdy Correctional Facility, doctor.
Doctor: How did you get hurt?
Patient: Well, an inmate broke some of the overhead sprinklers, and I slipped on all the water and I landed on the back of my head, and then onto my back.
Doctor: Which side took most of the hit?
Patient: It was mostly on my left side.
Doctor: How were you after the fall?
Patient: Well, I was pretty stunned, mostly. I didn't want to come in, but my employers asked me to just to be sure.
Doctor: Who has evaluated you to date?
Patient: Um, I went to Gig Harbor Urgent Care, and then they sent me to Tacoma General Hospital. At Tacoma they said I have a whiplash and concussion.
Doctor: What did they do at the hospital?
Patient: Um, they did a C T scan, and they found a dark spot on my brain.
Doctor: What did they recommend about the spot?
Patient: They said I should have another M R I and they diagnosed an, um, recurrent acoustic neuroma.
Doctor: So, you've had this before? How did they know you had it?
Patient: I used to see a chiropractor, and they suggested that I get a scan and that's how they found it before.
Doctor: When was this?
Patient: Um, it was in October of two thousand five.
Doctor: Did you have surgery on this?
Patient: Yes, I'm recovering now.
Doctor: Are they still considering radiation?
Patient: Yes, it's under consideration but there's no final decision yet.
Doctor: Okay, what does the chiropractor do for you?
Patient: You know, the usual, adjustments and massages, stuff like that.
Doctor: Has there been any improvement?
Patient: Overall, my spine pain has improved a lot.
Doctor: That's good. Okay, so after your fall, what other treatments did you have?
Patient: I went to Prompt Care in Bremerton, and saw Doctor X Y Z. She's an osteopathic doctor.
Doctor: How did she treat you?
Patient: She ordered an M R I of my neck, I have the report right here.
Doctor: Okay, this shows some mild disc bulge at C four C five. Did she let you go back to work?
Patient: Yes, she released me back to full duty. I was doing fine after the neurosurgical treatment.
Doctor: Do you have any other treatment planned?
Patient: Some radiation.
Doctor: What else has she treated you for?
Patient: Oh, you know, just general aches and pains on my back and neck. I have been seeing her since two thousand and two.

The situation involves serious medical conditions including a concussion, a recurrent acoustic neuroma, a mild disc bulge, and potential radiation treatment. While the patient is recovering, these are significant health issues that require careful management and can impact the patient's ability to work and overall quality of life. However, the patient is already under medical care with appropriate follow-ups and treatments in place. Therefore, while the medical conditions are serious, the situation is not immediate life-threatening but still requires close attention, making it relatively high-stakes.


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There is no significant past medical history noted today.

Nope, none that I can think of.

Doctor: Any past medical problems or surgeries that I should know of?
Patient: Nope, none that I can think of.

The conversation involves a medical assistant querying a patient about their medical history, and the patient confirms having no significant past medical problems or surgeries. There is no indication of an urgent or high-risk medical condition that requires immediate attention. Therefore, this conversation is routine and not high-stakes.


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Atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation, osteoarthritis of the knees bilaterally, h/o retinal tear.

Yes.

Ah yes, I got a tear in my retina.

That's correct.

Are you taking any medications?

Yes, I am on anticoagulants.

Okay.

Doctor: So, I see here in your reports you have arthritis in you both knees.
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: And you got a tear in your eye in the past, right?
Patient: Ah yes, I got a tear in my retina.
Doctor: Right. Also, it's mentioned here that you have atrial fibrillation.
Patient: That's correct.
Doctor: Are you taking any medications?
Patient: Yes, I am on anticoagulants.
Doctor: Okay.

The patient has several significant medical conditions, including atrial fibrillation managed with anticoagulants, which poses a risk if managed improperly. The mention of a retinal tear also indicates a history of significant medical issues. However, in the context of routine medical review and assuming the patient's conditions are currently stable, this particular interaction doesn't imply a high-stakes situation in the immediate sense. Nevertheless, there is always a potential for complications, especially with diseases like atrial fibrillation, thus the stakes are not completely low either.


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None.

No.

Doctor: Have you had any procedures in the past?
Patient: No.

The user's statement simply responds to a question about past medical procedures with a 'No'. There is no indication of any urgent medical issue or ongoing emergency. The context suggests this is a routine inquiry perhaps during a medical history review.


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Her father had prostate cancer.  Her maternal uncle had Hodgkin's disease, melanoma, and prostate cancer.

Um, yeah, my dad had prostate cancer.

Doctor: Do you have any medical conditions that run in your family that I should know about, ma'am?
Patient: Um, yeah, my dad had prostate cancer.
Doctor: What about your mother, or the rest of your family?
Patient: Um, my mom's brother had Hodgkin's disease, melanoma, and prostate cancer.

The situation involves a family history of serious medical conditions including cancer, which can have implications for the patient's own health screening and lifestyle choices. However, the stakes pertain more to informing medical decisions rather than being an immediate high-stakes emergency scenario. It's important for health management and preventative care but does not require urgent action.


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No known history of drug or alcohol abuse.  Work, diet, and exercise patterns are within normal limits.

Do you drink?

Not really, no.

Any drugs?

No.

That's great to hear. Congratulations!

Thank you so much.

Doctor: Do you drink?
Patient: Not really, no.
Doctor: Any drugs?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Do you get a chance to exercise during the week?
Patient: I like to go on walks with my dog every day. I'm also eating a lot healthier these days.
Doctor: That's wonderful. How's work going for you?
Patient: I actually got promoted last month so it's been going well. I've had a lot more time to spend with my family as a result.
Doctor: That's great to hear. Congratulations!
Patient: Thank you so much.

The situation involves a routine interaction between a medical assistant and a patient where the patient shares personal lifestyle information, including recent positive life changes such as a promotion at work. There are no urgent health issues or signs of distress in the conversation. The stakes are low since there is no immediate risk to the patient's health or well-being being discussed.


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No known drug allergies.

Are you allergic to anything?

No, I do not have any allergies.

Great.

Doctor: Are you allergic to anything?
Patient: No, I do not have any allergies.
Doctor: Great.

The conversation involves basic medical information gathering, specifically about allergies, which is a routine part of patient interaction. This is not high-stakes as there is no immediate risk or crucial decision-making involved at this point in the conversation. It mainly serves as a precautionary measure to ensure safe prescribing of medication. However, it is still important for future reference in medical procedures or treatment planning.


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The patient is a 54-year-old right-handed male who works as a phlebotomist and respiratory therapist at Hospital. The patient states that he was attempting to do a blood gas. He had his finger of the left hand over the pulse and was inserting a needle using the right hand. He did have a protective clothing including use of gloves at the time of the incident. As he advanced the needle, the patient jerked away, this caused him to pull out of the arm and inadvertently pricked the tip of his index finger. The patient was seen and evaluated at the emergency department at the time of incident and had baseline studies drawn, and has been followed by employee health for his injury. The source patient was tested for signs of disease and was found to be negative for HIV, but was found to be a carrier for hepatitis C. The patient has had periodic screening including a blood tests and returns now for his final exam.

What do you do in the hospital?

Ok, how old are you?

I am fifty four.

You are very young.

Thank you!

I am coming for regular screening.

Were you wearing gloves?

Ok.

I am scared.

Doctor: What do you do in the hospital?
Patient: I work as a phlebotomist and respiratory therapist.
Doctor: Ok, how old are you?
Patient: I am fifty four.
Doctor: You are very young.
Patient: Thank you!
Patient: So, as you remember I was trying to measure blood gas as I was working with a patient and I accidently jammed that needle inside my right hand index finger.
Patient: I am coming for regular screening.
Doctor: Were you wearing gloves?
Patient: Yes, I had gloves and protective clothing.
Doctor: Yes, thank you for that. Did they screen patient?
Patient: Yes, he got negative HIV but positive Hep C.
Doctor: Ok.
Patient: I am scared.

The situation involves potential exposure to a serious infectious disease (Hepatitis C), which can have significant health implications. The patient works in a healthcare setting and may be worried about both their personal health and the impact on their ability to work. While Hepatitis C is treatable, the fear of the unknown and potential health consequences make this situation relatively high-stakes for the individual.


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In the ER, the patient received a lumbar puncture with CSF fluid sent off for culture and cell count.  This tap was reported as clear, then turning bloody in nature.  The patient also received labs including a urinalysis and urine culture, BMP, CBC, CRP, blood culture.  This patient also received as previously noted, 1 albuterol treatment, which did not help his respiratory status.  Finally, the patient received 1 dose of ampicillin and cefotaxime respectively each.

Yes actually.

They checked my urine and blood too.

That is good. but did that help you?

No, it did not.

Oh I am sorry.

It is okay.

Yes, Ampicillin and Cefotaxime.

Doctor: They took some fluid out of your back remember?
Patient: Yes actually.
Doctor: We got the results back for that and it looks like it was clear then it turned bloody.
Patient: They checked my urine and blood too.
Doctor: Yes, they did. I see the orders for urine culture, B M P, C B C, C R P, and blood culture as well.
Patient: I got albuterol nebulizer treatment too.
Doctor: That is good. but did that help you?
Patient: No, it did not.
Doctor: Oh I am sorry.
Patient: It is okay.
Doctor: I see that they gave you some antibiotics in E R?
Patient: Yes, Ampicillin and Cefotaxime.

The conversation involves a patient's medical test results and treatment in the emergency room, including a lumbar puncture which is a significant procedure, especially since it has resulted in bloody discharge. The patient is also suffering from a respiratory issue that did not improve with treatment, and they have received antibiotics, indicating the potential for a serious medical condition. The stakes are high because these results and treatments could affect the patient's diagnosis and subsequent health outcomes.


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He had tonsillectomy at the age of 8.  He was hospitalized in 1996 with myocardial infarction and subsequently underwent cardiac catheterization and coronary artery bypass grafting procedure.  He did have LIMA to the LAD and had three saphenous vein grafts performed otherwise.

Oh yes, I got it with me. Here it is.

Doctor: Tell me about your medical history. Did you have any surgeries? Any medical issues in the past?
Patient: I had my tonsils removed when I was a kid, maybe around eight. I was hospitalized for the heart attack in ninety six. They did some surgery to check how my heart is functioning and then they did a bypass I guess.
Doctor: Do you have some record of those surgeries?
Patient: Oh yes, I got it with me. Here it is.
Doctor: That is awesome. Let me have a look. So, according to this you had L I M A to L A D coronary bypass graft. You also had had three saphenous vein grafts performed.
Patient: Yes I had so many surgeries, it's hard to keep a track of all those complex names. That's why I keep those papers with me all the time if I go to any new doctor.
Doctor: I will add all these surgeries into my record. Thank you.

The situation involves discussing past medical history and surgeries with a patient. While it is important for proper patient care, it is a routine part of medical assistant duties. There is no immediate threat to the patient's health or requirement for a critical decision that could result in significant consequences, making it relatively low-stakes.


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Mother, father and siblings were alive and well.

How's everyone in your family?

My mom, dad and siblings are good.

Yes.

Doctor: How's everyone in your family?
Patient:  My mom, dad and siblings are good.
Doctor: They are well, that is good. That's what we want.
Patient: Yes.

The user's conversation with the medical assistant is about the well-being of their family, specifically stating that their family members are doing well. This is a routine check-up on family health and does not involve any immediate or critical health concerns or decisions. Therefore, it is not a high-stakes situation.


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Works at ABC.  Social alcohol and he does smoke.

So, what do you do for a living, sir?

I work at A B C store, doctor.

That's great, do you smoke?

No, I don't smoke at all.

How about alcohol? Do you drink?

Doctor: So, what do you do for a living, sir?
Patient: I work at A B C store, doctor.
Doctor: That's great, do you smoke?
Patient: No, I don't smoke at all.
Doctor: How about alcohol? Do you drink?
Patient: I'd say I drink socially, like if I'm at a party, or something.

The conversation involves routine medical questions typically asked to understand a patient's lifestyle, which can impact health. However, the stakes are low as the patient reported social drinking and does not smoke, minimizing immediate health risks from these habits.


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None.

Nope.

Doctor: Do you take any daily medications or supplements?
Patient: Nope.

The user is simply responding to a routine question about their medication or supplement intake, which is a standard part of medical consultations. This exchange does not suggest any immediate life-threatening or significant consequence. It's a typical interaction in a medical setting.


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The patient is a 57-year-old with severe bilateral knee DJD, left greater than right, with significant pain and limitations because of both. He is able to walk approximately a 1/2-mile a day but is limited because of his knees.  Stairs are negotiated 1 at a time.  His problems with bilateral knee DJD have been well documented.  He had arthroscopy in the 1991/199two time frame for both of these.  He has been on long-standing conservative course for these including nonsteroidals, narcotics, injections.  At this point because of his progressive and persistent limitations he has opted for total joint surgery on the left side.  He does have other arthritic complaints including multiple back surgeries for spinal stenosis including decompression and epidural steroids.  Significant pain is handled by narcotic medication.  His attending physician is Dr. X.

Good afternoon, sir, how are you today?

Are you able to go up and down stairs?

I have to take them one at a time.

Yes, but what does that mean?

Ah, yes.

Have you had surgery on these knees?

When were these surgeries?

Can we do both at the same time?

Do you know what surgeries you've had?

Doctor: Good afternoon, sir, how are you today?
Patient: Good afternoon, Doctor, my knees are in a lot of pain today.
Doctor: Is the pain equal? Or is one knee worse than the other?
Patient: Um, the left knee hurts more than the right, but there's pretty significant pain with both.
Doctor: Is it interfering with your ability to walk?
Patient: Yes, I can walk like, maybe a half a mile a day, then the pain gets too bad.
Doctor: Are you able to go up and down stairs?
Patient: I have to take them one at a time.
Doctor: I see you have degenerative joint disease of both knees, does that ring any bells?
Patient: Yes, but what does that mean?
Doctor: You have arthritis in both of your knees, sir.
Patient: Ah, yes.
Doctor: Have you had surgery on these knees?
Patient: Um, I had surgery on both of these knees, let me check my notes. It was an, um, arthroscopy.
Doctor: When were these surgeries?
Patient: They were in the nineteen ninety one nineteen ninety two time frame, somewhere in there.
Doctor: How have you managed this since the surgeries?
Patient: I've taken antiinflammatories, had injections, and I've even used narcotics.
Doctor: I see. If those haven't helped, I think you'd be a good candidate for knee replacements.
Patient: Can we do both at the same time?
Doctor: No, let's do the left since that one hurts more. Do you have any other conditions I should know about?
Patient: I've had a lot of back surgeries, I have spinal stenosis.
Doctor: Do you know what surgeries you've had?
Patient: Let me check my notes, um, I've had a spinal decompression and epidural steroids injection.
Doctor: Who has prescribed you narcotics for this pain?
Patient: The pain is so bad, but Doctor X has handled those.

The situation involves a patient with severe bilateral knee degenerative joint disease who experiences significant pain and limitations. The patient is considering total joint replacement surgery, which is a major surgical procedure and involves risks and a recovery period. The patient's quality of life is affected, as he has limited mobility and relies on pain medications, including narcotics, for management. While not immediately life-threatening, the situation carries high stakes for the patient's long-term mobility, quality of life, and pain management. The decision about proceeding with surgery involves careful consideration of these factors.


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Tobacco use, averages two cigarettes per day.  Alcohol use, denies.

Do you smoke?

Yes.

How much?

Two cigarettes per day.

Okay that is not bad, but try quitting.

Okay.

Alcohol?

No, I don't drink.

Doctor: Do you smoke?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: How much?
Patient: Two cigarettes per day.
Doctor: Okay that is not bad, but try quitting.
Patient: Okay.
Doctor: Alcohol?
Patient: No, I don't drink.

The user is discussing their smoking and alcohol habits with a medical assistant. The stakes are relatively low in this specific context because the user only smokes two cigarettes a day and does not consume alcohol. The situation involves routine health advice and the user's willingness to consider quitting smoking. There’s no immediate threat or severe health risk present at the moment.


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The patient is in with several medical problems.  He complains his mouth being sore since last week and also some "trouble with my eyes."  He states that they feel "funny" but he is seeing okay.  He denies any more diarrhea or abdominal pain.  Bowels are working okay.  He denies nausea or diarrhea.  Eating is okay.  He is emptying his bladder okay.  He denies dysuria.  His back is hurting worse.  He complains of right shoulder pain and neck pain over the last week but denies any injury.  He reports that his cough is about the same.

Hi Ryan, what brings you here today?

Oh really!

Yeah.

No more diarrhea and no pian.

Bowel movement?

Normal.

Okay good. Any nausea or vomiting?

Oh okay. How long?

Since last week.

I see. Any loss of appetite?

No, not really.

Okay.

No.

Okay.

Doctor: Hi Ryan, what brings you here today?
Patient: Well, you told me to follow up if my cough doesn't get better. Also, I started having several other issues.
Doctor: Oh really!
Patient: Yeah.
Doctor: Okay, so tell me about your cough, is it getting worse than before?
Patient: It's about the same but not getting better.
Doctor: Hm. And what about your diarrhea and stomach pain?
Patient: No more diarrhea and no pian.
Doctor: Bowel movement?
Patient: Normal.
Doctor: Any pain while peeing? Are you able to empty your bladder completely?
Patient: No pain and no problem emptying my bladder.
Doctor: Okay good. Any nausea or vomiting?
Patient: Nope, but I have developed this weird sore taste in my mouth.
Doctor: Oh okay. How long?
Patient: Since last week.
Doctor: I see. Any loss of appetite?
Patient: No, not really.
Doctor: Okay and what other issues were you talking about?
Patient: Yeah, I am also having some trouble with my eyes, I am able see fine, but it feels kind of funny.
Doctor: Okay.
Patient: And then my back is hurting so much, and last week my right shoulder and neck started to hurt.
Doctor: Did you injure it or had a fall or anything?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Okay.

The patient is experiencing various symptoms such as a persistent cough, sore mouth, funny feeling in the eyes, back, shoulder, and neck pain. While these symptoms are concerning and should be investigated further by a healthcare professional, the patient is not reporting any immediate life-threatening symptoms such as severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, or sudden vision loss that would typically warrant an emergency response. Therefore, while the situation requires medical attention, it does not appear to be extremely high-stakes at this moment.


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He is a petroleum engineer for Chevron.  Drinks socially.  Does not use tobacco.

So, sir, what do you do for a living?

That's fantastic. So, do you drink?

Sure, me too. Do you smoke?

No sir, I don't do that.

Doctor: So, sir, what do you do for a living?
Patient: Right now, I'm working with Chevron as a petroleum engineer.
Doctor: That's fantastic. So, do you drink?
Patient: Um, I'd say I drink socially, like if I'm at a party or something.
Doctor: Sure, me too. Do you smoke?
Patient: No sir, I don't do that.

The conversation is a routine medical inquiry about the user's lifestyle habits, focusing on work and social behaviors (drinking and smoking). There's no indication of any high-stakes health or life-threatening issues being discussed. The stakes would be higher if there were medical concerns or if the user was facing significant risks associated with their lifestyle choices.


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Noncontributory.  No one else at home is sick.

Is anyone else at home sick?

Doctor: Is anyone else at home sick?
Patient: No. My husband and daughter seem to be doing okay. They haven't complained of anything yet.

The situation described involves assessing the health status of family members in a household. While this is important for monitoring potential spread of illness, the phrase 'noncontributory' suggests this is a preliminary or routine check rather than an emergency. There's no indication of severe illness or immediate risk to the patient or their family members. Therefore, the stakes are moderate, not high.


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Nexium.

What medication have you tried?

I took Nexium.

Pain?

Yes.

Doctor: What medication have you tried?
Patient: I took Nexium.
Doctor: Pain?
Patient: Yes.

The user is discussing taking Nexium, a medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other similar conditions, and is experiencing pain. While the presence of pain could indicate an adverse reaction or insufficient symptom control, the situation described does not inherently suggest an immediate, life-threatening condition without further details. The stakes would be higher if the pain were severe or accompanied by other critical symptoms like difficulty breathing or chest pain.


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Overall, the patient has been doing reasonably well.  She is being treated for some hemorrhoids, which are not painful for her.  There has been a note that she is constipated. Her blood glucoses have been running reasonably well in the morning, perhaps a bit on the high side with the highest of 188.  I see a couple in the 150s.  However, I also see one that is in the one teens and a couple in the 120s range. She is not bothered by cough or rib pain.  These are complaints, which I often hear about. Today, I reviewed Dr. Hudyncia's note from psychiatry.  Depression responded very well to Cymbalta, and the plan is to continue it probably for a minimum of 1 year. She is not having problems with breathing.  No neurologic complaints or troubles.  Pain is generally well managed just with Tylenol.

Oh boy, that's a lot going on!

Yeah.

No, it's fine.

Well, just prune juice.

Nah, I am not bothered by it.

Um, no I am fine.

Any fall or imbalance problem?

No.

Any agitation or any other issues?

That's good!

Yeah.

Yes.

Right.

And no side effects, right?

No.

Yeah.

Lastly, any breathing issues?

No.

Doctor: Well, I am looking at your test reports and your blood sugars have been running up and down but nothing to be worried about but yeah, we need to keep monitoring. This morning it was perhaps a bit high at one hundred eighty-eight. Last time it was one hundred fifty and in one report it's around one hundred twenty and in lower teens too which is good. So, tell me how are you feeling?
Patient: Well, I am doing okay. I am getting treated for hemorrhoids. I am also having some constipation from the past few weeks and I have recently developed this cough which is okay as I kind of get it often.
Doctor: Oh boy, that's a lot going on!
Patient: Yeah.
Doctor: So, tell me are your hemorrhoids painful?
Patient: No, it's fine.
Doctor: And are you taking anything for constipation?
Patient: Well, just prune juice.
Doctor: Okay, let me write you an order for a laxative that should help. How bout cough? Any pain in the ribs while coughing?
Patient: Nah, I am not bothered by it.
Doctor: Any headache or nerve pain or body pain?
Patient: Um, no I am fine.
Doctor: Any fall or imbalance problem?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Any agitation or any other issues?
Patient: Well, I am doing okay! Sometimes if I have pain, I take Tylenol and usually it works for me.
Doctor: That's good!
Patient: Yeah.
Doctor: So, you have been seeking psychiatric help from Doctor Hudyncia right?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: She mentioned in her report that you are responding well to her treatment and that your depression is under control and the medicine is working for you. That's good news. Oh, what medicine has she prescribed? Um let me see here in the report, oh okay, got it! It's Cymbalta.
Patient: Right.
Doctor: And no side effects, right?
Patient: No.
Doctor: And looks like the plan is to treat you for a minimum one year.
Patient: Yeah.
Doctor: Lastly, any breathing issues?
Patient: No.

The patient is dealing with relatively common and manageable health issues such as hemorrhoids, constipation, mild fluctuations in blood glucose levels, and minor coughing. All of these are being addressed adequately with appropriate treatments like prune juice, Tylenol, and monitoring by healthcare professionals. Her depression is well-managed with medication, and there are no serious or immediate concerns impacting her well-being. The patient also reports no significant pain, breathing issues, or other complications. While ongoing health management is important, none of these issues appear life-threatening or urgent. Therefore, the situation does not seem high-stakes.


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The patient was instructed to see Dr. X in approximately five to seven days.  She was given a lab sheet to have a CBC with diff as well as a CMP to be drawn prior to her appointment with Dr. X.  She is instructed to follow up with Dr. Y if her condition changes regarding her colon cancer.  She was instructed to follow up with Dr. Z, her oncologist, regarding the positive lymph nodes.  We were unable to contact Dr. Z, but his telephone number was given to the patient and she was instructed to make a followup appointment.  She was also instructed to follow up with her endocrinologist, Dr. A, regarding any insulin pump adjustments, which were necessary and she was also instructed to follow up with Dr. B, her gastroenterologist, regarding any issues with her J-tube.

So, you saw Doctor X?

Okay I will do that.

Sure thing.

Doctor: So, you saw Doctor X?
Patient: Yes, seven days back. I went to get my blood work done and then I followed up with Doctor Y.
Doctor: Yes, I will look at C B C diff and C M P profile.
Patient: I will follow up with my oncologist, Doctor Z, for my swellings.
Doctor: Yeah, I couldn't get hold of Doctor Z but here is the phone number. You should book the appointment.
Patient: Okay I will do that.
Doctor: Also, I would like to follow up with your endocrinologist that is Doctor A for adjustments that is needed in your insulin pump.
Patient: And you want me to see my gastro doc too?
Doctor: Yes, please follow up with Doctor B for issues with your J tube.
Patient: Sure thing.
Doctor: Lastly, I want you to see Doctor Y if your condition changes regarding colon cancer.

The situation involves a patient with multiple serious health conditions, including colon cancer, positive lymph nodes, and the need for insulin pump adjustments. The patient needs to follow up with several specialists, which indicates complex medical needs. The coordination of care among oncologists, endocrinologists, and gastroenterologists can directly impact the patient's health outcomes and quality of life. Therefore, this is a high-stakes situation as it can affect the patient's treatment plan and progression of serious conditions.


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Significant for history of atrial fibrillation, under good control and now in normal sinus rhythm and on metoprolol and also on Premarin hormone replacement.

Yep.

How're you doing?

It's all under control for now.

Yeah.

Doctor: I see here that you were in for afib last month.
Patient: Yep.
Doctor: How're you doing?
Patient: It's all under control for now.
Doctor: That's good to hear. Are you still taking Metoprolol and Premarin?
Patient: Yeah.

The patient has a history of atrial fibrillation, which can be a significant medical condition requiring careful management. However, they are currently under control, in normal sinus rhythm, and adhering to their medication regimen, which suggests stability. While any conversation involving cardiac conditions inherently carries a degree of seriousness, the current situation does not indicate an immediate high-stakes, urgent issue since the condition is well-managed.


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Diabetes.

Any health problems I should note?

Diabetes.

Type one or two?

Type two.

Are you on insulin?

Doctor: Any health problems I should note?
Patient: Diabetes.
Doctor: Type one or two?
Patient: Type two.
Doctor: Are you on insulin?
Patient: Yeah. I'm also trying to manage it with exercise.

The user has type 2 diabetes, which is a chronic condition that requires careful management of blood sugar levels, diet, and lifestyle changes. Managing diabetes is important to avoid complications like heart disease, kidney damage, or neuropathy. However, the immediate conversation only involves a discussion about diabetes management rather than an acute or life-threatening scenario. Thus, the situation involves medium-stakes in terms of ongoing health management rather than an immediate crisis.


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MSK: No crepitation, defect, tenderness, masses or swellings.  No loss of muscle tone or strength.

Yeah.

Doctor: Let me examine your leg. Well your x ray looks fine. No defect there, I don't see any mass or swelling. Are you able to walk or use that leg at all?
Patient: Oh yes, I am using it. I have also started going back on my regular walk.
Doctor: Good, so your muscle strength is good, no loss of muscle tone there.
Patient: Yeah.

The situation involves discussing a patient's ability to use their leg and confirming that their condition is stable with no significant issues found in the examination or x-ray. The patient is able to perform normal activities like walking, indicating no immediate medical concerns.


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Nausea.

Hello, how are you?

Hi Doctor, I am good.

So, what is going on with you?

Okay.

Doctor: Hello, how are you?
Patient: Hi Doctor, I am good.
Doctor: So, what is going on with you?
Patient: Well, I am having nausea and I just want to get it checked.
Doctor: Okay.

The situation involves the user experiencing nausea, which on its own is a common and typically non-critical symptom. While nausea can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition, it is often due to a benign cause such as minor food poisoning, motion sickness, or early pregnancy. Unless additional serious symptoms are present, feeling of nausea usually doesn't constitute a high-stakes medical emergency.


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Otherwise negative for any recent febrile illnesses, chest pains or shortness of breath.

How long have you had this cough?

Past three weeks, doc.

Nah.

Any shortness of breath or chest pain?

Nah.

How about fevers or chills?

None of that.

Doctor: How long have you had this cough?
Patient: Past three weeks, doc.
Doctor: Are you bringing anything up when you cough?
Patient: Nah.
Doctor: Any shortness of breath or chest pain?
Patient: Nah.
Doctor: How about fevers or chills?
Patient: None of that.

The user describes a persistent cough lasting three weeks but denies any other accompanying symptoms often associated with more serious health concerns, such as fever, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Persistent coughs can be concerning, but in the absence of other symptoms, it often reduces the immediate stakes. However, it still warrants medical evaluation to rule out any underlying conditions.