Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: Discharge Summary - Mesothelioma

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Right pleural mass.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Mesothelioma.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED:,1.  Flexible bronchoscopy.,2.  Mediastinoscopy.,3.  Right thoracotomy.,4.  Parietal pleural biopsy.,CONSULTS:,Consults obtained during this hospitalization included:,1.  Radiation Oncology.,2.  Pulmonary Medicine.,3.  Medical Oncology.,4.  Cancer Center Team consult.,5.  Massage therapy consult.,HOSPITAL COURSE:,  The patient's hospital course was unremarkable.  Her pain was well controlled with an epidural that was placed by Anesthesia.  At the time of discharge, the patient was ambulatory.  She was discharged with home oxygen available.  She was discharged with albuterol nebulizer treatments, treatments were to be q.i.d.  She was discharged with a prescription for Vicodin for pain control.  She is to follow up with Dr. X in the office in one week with a chest x-ray.  She is instructed not to lift, push or pull anything greater than 10 pounds.  She is instructed not to drive until after she sees us in the office and is off her pain medications.
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DESCRIPTION: A patient with preoperative diagnosis of right pleural mass and postoperative diagnosis of mesothelioma.

hematology - oncology, flexible bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, right thoracotomy, pleural biopsy, pleural mass, mesothelioma, oncology,

The situation presented in the discharge summary involves a patient with a diagnosis of mesothelioma, a serious and life-threatening cancer. The document outlines the preoperative and postoperative procedures performed, as well as the patient's discharge plan, including medication and follow-up care instructions. While the hospital course was described as unremarkable, mesothelioma is a significant medical condition, and the management of the patient's postoperative care is crucial. The discharge summary ensures continuity of care and provides important information for the patient's ongoing treatment and recovery. The need for follow-up with a physician, medication management, and specific instructions for activity limitations indicates a high level of importance in managing the patient's care effectively to prevent complications. Furthermore, the potential for complications or changes in the patient's condition can have serious implications, making this situation high-stakes.


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Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: Consult - Breast Cancer

CHIEF COMPLAINT / REASON FOR THE VISIT:, Patient has been diagnosed to have breast cancer.,BREAST CANCER HISTORY:, Patient presented with the following complaints: Lump in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast that has been present for the last 4 weeks. The lump is painless and the skin over the lump is normal. Patient denies any redness, warmth, edema and nipple discharge. Patient had a mammogram recently and was told to have a mass measuring 2 cm in the UOQ and of the left breast. Patient had an excisional biopsy of the mass and subsequently axillary nodal sampling.,PATHOLOGY:, Infiltrating ductal carcinoma, Estrogen receptor 56, Progesterone receptor 23, S-phase fraction 2., Her 2 neu 0 and all nodes negative.,STAGE:, Stage I.,TNM STAGE:, T1, N0 and M0.,SURGERY:, S/P lumpectomy left breast and Left axillary node sampling. Patient is here for further recommendation.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Osteoarthritis for 5 years. ASHD for 10 years. Kidney stones recurrent for 10 years.,SCREENING TEST HISTORY:,  Last rectal exam was done on 10/99. Last mammogram was done on 12/99. Last gynecological exam was done on 10/99. Last PAP smear was done on 10/99. Last chest x-ray was done on 10/99. Last F.O.B. was done on 10/99-X3. Last sigmoidoscopy was done on 1998. Last colonoscopy was done on 1996.,IMMUNIZATION HISTORY:, Last flu vaccine was given on 1999. Last pneumonia vaccine was given on 1996.,FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY:, Father age 85, history of cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and hypertension. Mother history of CHF and emphysema that died at the age of 78. No brothers and sisters. 1 son healthy at age 54.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:, Appendectomy. Biopsy of the left breast 1996 - benign.
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DESCRIPTION: Patient presents with complaint of lump in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast

The situation involves a patient with breast cancer, which is a serious medical condition. The patient has already undergone a biopsy and surgery (lumpectomy and nodal sampling) and is in the stage of seeking further recommendations. Although the cancer is stage I, which is considered an early stage with a relatively good prognosis, cancer cases are inherently high-stakes due to the potential impact on the patient's health and the need for appropriate treatment decisions. Furthermore, timely and accurate medical intervention is crucial to ensure the best possible outcome.

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Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: Breast Cancer Followup - 1

CHIEF COMPLAINT:,  Stage IIA right breast cancer.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:  ,This is an extremely pleasant 58-year-old woman, who I am following for her stage IIA right breast cancer.  She noticed a lump in the breast in November of 2007.  A mammogram was obtained dated 01/28/08, which showed a mass in the right breast.  On 02/10/08, she underwent an ultrasound-guided biopsy.  The pathology showed an infiltrating ductal carcinoma Nottingham grade II.  The tumor was ER positive, PR positive and HER-2/neu negative.  On 02/22/08, she underwent a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy.  The pathology showed a 3.3 cm infiltrating ductal carcinoma grade I, one sentinel lymph node was negative.  Therefore it was a T2, N0, M0 stage IIA breast cancer.  Of note, at that time she was taking hormone replacement therapy and that was stopped.  She underwent radiation treatment ending in May 2008.  She then started on Arimidex, but unfortunately she did not tolerate the Arimidex and I changed her to Femara.  She also did not tolerate the Femara and I changed it to tamoxifen.  She did not tolerate the tamoxifen and therefore when I saw her on 11/23/09, she decided that she would take no further antiestrogen therapy.  She met with me again on 02/22/10, and decided she wants to rechallenge herself with tamoxifen.  When I saw her on 04/28/10, she was really doing quite well with tamoxifen.  She tells me 2 weeks after that visit, she developed toxicity from the tamoxifen and therefore stopped it herself.  She is not going take to any further tamoxifen.,Overall, she is feeling well.  She has a good energy level and her ECOG performance status is 0.  She denies any fevers, chills, or night sweats.  No lymphadenopathy.  No nausea or vomiting.  No change in bowel or bladder habits.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,  Avapro 300 mg q.d., Pepcid q.d., Zyrtec p.r.n., and calcium q.d.,ALLERGIES:,  Sulfa, Betadine, and IV contrast.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , As per the HPI, otherwise negative.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,1.  Asthma.,2.  Hypertension.,3.  GERD.,4.  Eczema.,5.  Status post three cesarean sections.,6.  Status post a hysterectomy in 1981 for fibroids.  They also removed one ovary.,7.  Status post a cholecystectomy in 1993.,8.  She has a history of a positive TB test.,9.  She is status post repair of ventral hernia in November 2008.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , She has no tobacco use.  Only occasional alcohol use.  She has no illicit drug use.  She has two grown children.  She is married.  She works as a social worker dealing with adult abuse and neglect issues.  Her husband is a high school chemistry teacher.,FAMILY HISTORY:  ,Her father had prostate cancer.  Her maternal uncle had Hodgkin's disease, melanoma, and prostate cancer.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,VIT:
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DESCRIPTION: Stage IIA right breast cancer.  The pathology showed an infiltrating ductal carcinoma Nottingham grade II.  The tumor was ER positive, PR positive and HER-2/neu negative.

The situation involves the management of stage IIA breast cancer in a patient who is unable to tolerate the standard antiestrogen therapies. Given her previous treatments and current decision to stop tamoxifen, monitoring her condition is crucial to ensure there is no recurrence or progression of the cancer. The stakes are high because managing breast cancer effectively is life-critical, and the patient has limited medication options due to intolerance, which could complicate her treatment. Regular follow-ups, thorough evaluation, and alternative therapeutic strategies may be necessary to manage her condition adequately. However, since she is currently symptom-free and has a good performance status, the immediate clinical urgency is not extremely high.


Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: Breast Cancer Followup

CHIEF COMPLAINT:,1.  Metastatic breast cancer.,2.  Enrolled is clinical trial C40502.,3.  Sinus pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , She is a very pleasant 59-year-old nurse with a history of breast cancer.  She was initially diagnosed in June 1994.  Her previous treatments included Zometa, Faslodex, and Aromasin.  She was found to have disease progression first noted by rising tumor markers.  PET/CT scan revealed metastatic disease and she was enrolled in clinical trial of CTSU/C40502.  She was randomized to the ixabepilone plus Avastin.  She experienced dose-limiting toxicity with the fourth cycle.  The Ixempra was skipped on day 1 and day 8.  She then had a dose reduction and has been tolerating treatment well with the exception of progressive neuropathy.  Early in the month she had concerned about possible perforated septum.  She was seen by ENT urgently.  She was found to have nasal septum intact.  She comes into clinic today for day eight Ixempra.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:  ,Zometa monthly, calcium with Vitamin D q.d., multivitamin q.d., Ambien 5 mg q.h.s., Pepcid AC 20 mg q.d., Effexor 112 mg q.d., Lyrica 100 mg at bedtime, Tylenol p.r.n., Ultram p.r.n., Mucinex one to two tablets b.i.d., Neosporin applied to the nasal mucosa b.i.d. nasal rinse daily.,ALLERGIES:  ,Compazine.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , The patient is comfort in knowing that she does not have a septal perforation.  She has progressive neuropathy and decreased sensation in her fingertips.  She makes many errors when keyboarding.  I would rate her neuropathy as grade 2.  She continues to have headaches respond to Ultram which she takes as needed.  She occasionally reports pain in her right upper quadrant as well as right sternum.  He denies any fevers, chills, or night sweats.  Her diarrhea has finally resolved and her bowels are back to normal.  The rest of her review of systems is negative.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,VITALS:
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DESCRIPTION: A nurse with a history of breast cancer enrolled is clinical trial C40502.  Her previous treatments included Zometa, Faslodex, and Aromasin.  She was found to have disease progression first noted by rising tumor markers.

hematology - oncology, zometa, faslodex, aromasin, dose-limiting toxicity, metastatic breast cancer, perforated septum, nasal septum, clinical trial, breast cancer, disease, metastatic, breast, cancer,

The patient is undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer, which itself is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Additionally, she is enrolled in a clinical trial which involves experimental treatment protocols that come with their own risks and uncertainties, such as the dose-limiting toxicity she experienced. The follow-up involves monitoring her response to treatment and side effects, like progressive neuropathy and sinus pain, both of which require careful management. These factors make the situation high-stakes as they directly impact the patient's health outcomes and quality of life.


Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: BCCa Excision - Lower Lid

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Extremely large basal cell carcinoma, right lower lid.,POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:,  Extremely large basal cell carcinoma, right lower lid.,TITLE OF OPERATION: , Excision of large basal cell carcinoma, right lower lid, and repaired with used dorsal conjunctival flap in the upper lid and a large preauricular skin graft.,PROCEDURE: , The patient was brought into the operating room and prepped and draped in usual fashion.  Xylocaine 2% with epinephrine was injected beneath the conjunctiva and skin of the lower lid and also beneath the conjunctiva and skin of the upper lid.  A frontal nerve block was also given on the right upper lid.  The anesthetic agent was also injected in the right preauricular region which would provide a donor graft for the right lower lid defect.  The area was marked with a marking pen with margins of 3 to 4 mm, and a #15 Bard-Parker blade was used to make an incision at the nasal and temporal margins of the lesion.,The incision was carried inferiorly, and using a Steven scissors the normal skin, muscle, and conjunctiva was excised inferiorly.  The specimen was then marked and sent to pathology for frozen section.  Bleeding was controlled with a wet-field cautery, and the right upper lid was everted, and an incision was made 3 mm above the lid margin with the Bard-Parker blade in the entire length of the upper lid.  The incision reached the orbicularis, and Steven scissors were used to separate the tarsus from the underlying orbicularis.  Vertical cuts were made nasally and temporally, and a large dorsal conjunctival flap was fashioned with the conjunctiva attached superiorly.  It was placed into the defect in the lower lid and sutured with multiple interrupted 6-0 Vicryl sutures nasally, temporally, and inferiorly.,The defect in the skin was measured and an appropriate large preauricular graft was excised from the right preauricular region.  The defect was closed with interrupted 5-0 Prolene sutures, and the preauricular graft was sutured in place with multiple interrupted 6-0 silk sutures.  The upper border of the graft was attached to the upper lid after incision was made in the gray line with a Superblade, and the superior portion of the skin graft was sutured to the upper lid through the anterior lamella created by the razor blade incision.,Cryotherapy was then used to treat the nasal and temporal margins of the area of excision because of positive margins, and following this an antibiotic steroid ointment was instilled and a light pressure dressing was applied.  The patient tolerated the procedure well and was sent to recovery room in good condition.
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DESCRIPTION: Excision of large basal cell carcinoma, right lower lid, and repaired with used dorsal conjunctival flap in the upper lid and a large preauricular skin graft.

hematology - oncology, basal cell carcinoma, cryotherapy, steven scissors, conjunctiva, conjunctival flap, frontal nerve block, frozen section, lower lid, orbicularis, skin graft, nasal and temporal margins, dorsal conjunctival flap, upper lid, basal, carcinoma, preauricular, incision, conjunctival,

This surgical procedure involves the excision of a large basal cell carcinoma on the patient's right lower eyelid, along with repair using a conjunctival flap and a skin graft. Basal cell carcinoma, while generally the least serious type of skin cancer, can lead to significant complications if left untreated. This condition can affect crucial structures around the eye, and the surgery could impact the patient's vision or appearance if not performed correctly. Additionally, the presence of positive margins necessitated cryotherapy as an additional precaution, indicating that complete removal of cancerous cells was uncertain initially. These factors elevate the complexity and consequences of the procedure, making it high-stakes from a surgical and health outcome perspective, particularly considering the precision required to preserve function and aesthetics in the eyelid area.


Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: Anemia & Leukemia Followup

CHIEF COMPLAINT:,1.  Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).,2.  Autoimmune hemolytic anemia.,3.  Oral ulcer.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 72-year-old gentleman who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in May 2008.  He was noted to have autoimmune hemolytic anemia at the time of his CLL diagnosis.  He has been on chronic steroids to control his hemolysis and is currently on prednisone 5 mg every other day.  He comes in to clinic today for follow-up and complete blood count.  At his last office visit we discontinued this prophylactic antivirals and antibacterial.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,  Prilosec 20 mg b.i.d., levothyroxine 50 mcg q.d., Lopressor 75 mg q.d., vitamin C 500 mg q.d., multivitamin q.d., simvastatin 20 mg q.d., and prednisone 5 mg q.o.d.,ALLERGIES:  ,Vicodin.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:  ,The patient reports ulcer on his tongue and his lip.  He has been off of Valtrex for five days.  He is having some difficulty with his night vision with his left eye.  He has a known cataract.  He denies any fevers, chills, or night sweats.  He continues to have headaches.  The rest of his review of systems is negative.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,VITALS:
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DESCRIPTION: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and oral ulcer.  The patient was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and was noted to have autoimmune hemolytic anemia at the time of his CLL diagnosis.

hematology - oncology, oral ulcer, leukemia, anemia, hemolysis, blood count, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hemolytic, cll, lymphocytic, autoimmune,

The situation described involves a follow-up appointment for a patient with significant chronic medical conditions: chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Such conditions require careful monitoring and ongoing treatment to manage symptoms and prevent complications. Although there are no immediate emergency symptoms reported, these are serious health conditions that can impact the patient's quality of life and require careful medical attention. Thus, while it is not an acute emergency situation, it involves managing potentially life-threatening chronic conditions.


Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: Aplastic Anemia Followup

CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Aplastic anemia.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a very pleasant 72-year-old woman, who I have been following for her pancytopenia.  After several bone marrow biopsies, she was diagnosed with aplastic anemia.  She started cyclosporine and prednisone on 03/30/10.  She was admitted to the hospital from 07/11/10 to 07/14/10 with acute kidney injury.  Her cyclosporine level was 555.  It was thought that her acute kidney injury was due to cyclosporine toxicity and therefore that was held.,Overall, she tells me that now she feels quite well since leaving the hospital.  She was transfused 2 units of packed red blood cells while in the hospital.  Repeat CBC from 07/26/10 showed white blood cell count of 3.4 with a hemoglobin of 10.7 and platelet count of 49,000.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,  Folic acid, Aciphex, MiraLax, trazodone, prednisone for 5 days every 4 weeks, Bactrim double strength 1 tablet b.i.d. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.,ALLERGIES:  ,No known drug allergies.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , As per the HPI, otherwise negative.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,1.  Hypertension.,2.  GERD.,3.  Osteoarthritis.,4.  Status post tonsillectomy.,5.  Status post hysterectomy.,6.  Status post bilateral cataract surgery.,7.  Esophageal stricture status post dilatation approximately four times.,SOCIAL HISTORY:  ,She has no tobacco use.  She has rare alcohol use.  She has three children and is a widow.  Her husband died after they were married only eight years.  She is retired.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Her sister had breast cancer.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,VIT:
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DESCRIPTION: Aplastic anemia.  After several bone marrow biopsies, she was diagnosed with aplastic anemia.  She started cyclosporine and prednisone.

This situation involves the follow-up on a serious medical condition, aplastic anemia, which can be life-threatening due to its impact on the bone marrow's ability to produce blood cells. The patient is experiencing side effects from treatment (acute kidney injury related to cyclosporine toxicity), and ongoing monitoring and adjustments are crucial for preventing further complications. The patient's current condition and treatment regimen need careful management, making this a high-stakes situation.


Medical Specialty: Hematology - Oncology
Sample Name: 3-Dimensional Simulation

3-DIMENSIONAL SIMULATION,This patient is undergoing 3-dimensionally planned radiation therapy in order to adequately target structures at risk while diminishing the degree of exposure to uninvolved adjacent normal structures.  This optimizes the chance of controlling tumor while diminishing the acute and long-term side effects.  With conformal 3-dimensional simulation, there is extended physician, therapist, and dosimetrist effort and time expended.  The patient is initially taken into a conventional simulator room where appropriate markers are placed and the patient is positioned and immobilized.  Preliminary filed sizes and arrangements, including gantry angles, collimator angles, and number of fields are conceived.  Radiographs are taken and these films are approved by the physician.  Appropriate marks are placed on the patient's skin or on the  immobilization device.,The patient is transferred to the diagnostic facility and placed on a flat CT scan table.  Scans are performed through the targeted area.  The scans are evaluated by the radiation oncologist and the tumor volume, target volume, and critical structures are outlined on the CT images.  The dosimetrist then evaluates the slices in the treatment-planning computer with appropriately marked structures.  This volume is reconstructed in a virtual 3-dimensional space utilizing the beam's-eye view features.  Appropriate blocks are designed.  Multiplane computerized dosimetry is performed throughout the volume.  Field arrangements and blocking are modified as necessary to provide coverage of the target volume while minimizing dose to normal structures.,Once appropriate beam parameters and isodose distributions have been confirmed on the computer scan, the individual slices are then reviewed by the physician.  The beam's-eye view, block design, and appropriate volumes are also printed and reviewed by the physician.  Once these are approved, physical blocks or multi-leaf collimator equivalents will be devised.  If significant changes are made in the field arrangements from the original simulation, the patient is brought back to the simulator where computer designed fields are re-simulated.,In view of the extensive effort and time expenditure required, this procedure justifies the special procedure code, 77470.
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DESCRIPTION: 3-Dimensional Simulation.  This patient is undergoing 3-dimensionally planned radiation therapy in order to adequately target structures at risk while diminishing the degree of exposure to uninvolved adjacent normal structures.

hematology - oncology, 3-dimensional simulation, planned radiation therapy, ct scan, ct images, beam's eye view, field arrangements, normal structures, therapy, dimensional, simulationNOTE,: Thesetranscribed medical transcription sample reports and examples are provided by various users andare for reference purpose only. MTHelpLine does not certify accuracy and quality of sample reports.These transcribed medical transcription sample reports may include some uncommon or unusual formats;this would be due to the preference of the dictating physician. All names and dates have beenchanged (or removed) to keep confidentiality. Any resemblance of any type of name or date orplace or anything else to real world is purely incidental.

The 3-dimensional simulation described is part of a highly technical and precise process in radiation therapy for cancer treatment. This process is critical for ensuring that the patient receives the correct dose of radiation, specifically targeting the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Errors or inefficiencies in this process could result in ineffective treatment or harm to the patient. The need for extensive involvement by different professionals (physician, therapist, dosimetrist) and the precision required implies high-stakes, especially considering the potential impact on a cancer patient's prognosis.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Trouble Breathing - H&P

CHIEF COMPLAINT: , "I have had trouble breathing for the past 3 days",HISTORY: , 69-year-old Caucasian male complaining of difficulty breathing for 3 days.  He also states that he has been coughing accompanying with low-grade type fever.  He also admits to having intermittent headaches and bilateral chest pain that does not radiate to upper extremities and jaws but worse with coughing.  Patient initially had this type of episodes about 10 months ago but has intermittently getting worse since.,PMH: , DM, HTN, COPD, CAD,PSH:  ,CABG, appendectomy, tonsillectomy,FH:,  Non-contributory,SOCH: , Divorce and live alone, retired postal worker, has 3 children, 7 grandchildren.  He smokes 1 pack a day of Newport for 30 years and is a social drinker.  He denies any illicit drug use.,TRAVEL HISTORY: , Denies any recent travel overseas,ALLERGIES: , Denies any drug allergies,HOME MEDICATIONS:,  Advair 1 puff bid Lisinopril 10 mg qd Lopressor 50 mg bid Aspirin 81 mg qd Plavix 75 mg qd Multivitamins Feso4 1 tab qd Colace 100 mg qd,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS REVEALS:,  Same as above,PHYSICAL EXAM:,Vital signs are:  Temp.  99.3 F / BP 138/92, Resp.  22, P 88,General:  Patient is in mild acute respiratory distress,HEENT:,Head:  Atraumatic, normocephalic,,Eyes:
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DESCRIPTION: History and Physical for a 69-year-old Caucasian male complaining of difficulty breathing for 3 days.

The situation involves a 69-year-old male with difficulty breathing, a symptom that could be indicative of a serious underlying condition, especially given his history of COPD, CAD, and recent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Additionally, he has a chronic smoking history and other comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension. Respiratory distress combined with these factors increases the risk of acute exacerbation of COPD, heart failure, pneumonia, or even a cardiac event. The combination of respiratory symptoms, including cough, fever, and chest pain, suggests that prompt medical evaluation is necessary. Therefore, this is a high-stakes situation that requires immediate medical attention.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: SOAP - Substance Abuse

SUBJECTIVE: , This patient presents to the office today with his mom for checkup.  He used to live in the city.  He used to go to college down in the city.  He got addicted to drugs.  He decided it would be a good idea to get away from the "bad crowd" and come up and live with his mom.  He has a history of doing heroin.  He was injecting into his vein.  He was seeing a physician in the city.  They were prescribing methadone for some time.  He says that did help.  He was on 10 mg of methadone.  He was on it for three to four months.  He tried to wean down on the methadone a couple of different times, but failed.  He has been intermittently using heroin.  He says one of the big problems is that he lives in a household full of drug users and he could not get away from it.  All that changed now that he is living with his mom.  The last time he did heroin was about seven to eight days ago.  He has not had any methadone in about a week either.  He is coming in today specifically requesting methadone.  He also admits to being depressed.  He is sad a lot and down.  He does not have much energy.  He does not have the enthusiasm.  He denies any suicidal or homicidal ideations at the present time.  I questioned him on the symptoms of bipolar disorder and he does not seem to have those symptoms.  His past medical history is significant for no medical problems.  Surgical history, he voluntarily donated his left kidney.  Family and social history were reviewed per the nursing notes.  His allergies are no known drug allergies.  Medications, he takes no medications regularly.,OBJECTIVE: , His weight is 164 pounds, blood pressure 108/60, pulse 88, respirations 16, and temperature was not taken.  General:  He is nontoxic and in no acute distress.  Psychiatric:  Alert and oriented times 3.  Skin:  I examined his upper extremities.  He showed me his injection sites.  I can see marks, but they seem to be healing up nicely.  I do not see any evidence of cellulitis.  There is no evidence of necrotizing fasciitis.,ASSESSMENT: , Substance abuse.,PLAN: , I had a long talk with the patient and his mom.  I am not prescribing him any narcotics or controlled substances.  I am not in the practice of trading one addiction for another.  It has been one week without any sort of drugs at all.  I do not think he needs weaning.  I think right now it is mostly psychological, although there still could be some residual physical addiction.  However, once again I do not believe it to be necessary to prescribe him any sort of controlled substance at the present time.  I do believe that his depression needs to be treated.  I gave him fluoxetine 20 mg one tablet daily.  I discussed the side effects in detail.  I did also warn him that all antidepressant medications carry an increased risk of suicide.  If he should start to feel any of these symptoms, he should call #911 or go to the emergency room immediately.  If he has any problems or side effects, he was also directed to call me here at the office.  After-hours, he can go to the emergency room or call #911.  I am going to see him back in three weeks for the depression.  I gave him the name and phone number of Behavioral Health and I told him to call so that he can get into rehabilitation program or at least a support group.  We are unable to make a referral for him to do that.  He has to call on his own.  He has no insurance.  However, I think fluoxetine is very affordable.  He can get it for $4 per month at Wal-Mart.  His mom is going to keep an eye on him as well.  He is going to be staying there.  It sounds like he is looking for a job.
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DESCRIPTION: He got addicted to drugs.  He decided it would be a good idea to get away from the "bad crowd" and come up and live with his mom.

general medicine, addicted to drugs, substance abuse, abuse, heroin, methadone

The situation involves a patient with a history of substance abuse, specifically heroin addiction, seeking medical assistance. The stakes are relatively high because substance abuse has significant implications for health, safety, and future well-being. The patient's current situation is fragile, with potential risks of relapse and untreated depression, but immediate life-threatening danger (such as overdose or suicidal ideation) isn't present—therefore it is not the highest stakes. However, the decision not to prescribe methadone, while medically justified, requires careful monitoring and support to prevent relapse.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Right Hand Laceration

HISTORY: , The patient is a 19-year-old male who was involved in a fight approximately an hour prior to his ED presentation.  He punched a guy few times on the face, might be the mouth and then punched a drinking glass, breaking it and lacerating his right hand.  He has three lacerations on his right hand.  His wound was cleaned out thoroughly with tap water, and one of the navy corpsman tried to use Superglue and gauze to repair it.  However, it continues to bleed and he is here for evaluation.,PAST MEDICATION HISTORY:,  Significant for asthma and acne.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: , Accutane and takes no other medications.,TETANUS STATUS: , Up-to-date.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He is a nonsmoker.  He has been drinking alcohol today, but has no history of alcohol or drug abuse.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , Otherwise well.  No febrile illness.  No motor or sensory complaints of any sort or paresthesias in the hand.,PHYSICAL EXAM:  ,GENERAL:  He is in no apparent distress.  He is alert and oriented x3.  Mental status is clear and appropriate.  VITALS SIGNS:  Temperature is 98.3, heart rate 100, respirations 18, blood pressure 161/98, oxygen saturation 99% on room air by pulse oximetry, which is normal.  EXTREMITIES:  Right hand, he has three lacerations all over the MCP joint of his right hand, irregular shaped over the fifth MCP and then over the fourth and third half wound, similarly the lacerations.  All total approximately 4 cm in length.  I see no foreign bodies, just capillary refills less than 2 seconds.  Radial pulses intact.  There is full range of motion with no gross deformities.  No significant amount of edema associated with these in the dorsum of the hand.,STUDIES: , X-rays shows no open fracture or bony abnormality.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COURSE:  ,The patient was anesthetized with 1% Xylocaine.  Wounds were thoroughly irrigated with tap water with at least 2 liters.  They were repaired with simple sutures of 4-0 Ethilon, total of 17 sutures, 16 of which were simple, one is a horizontal mattress.  The patient was given Augmentin 875 mg p.o. due to the possibility of human bite wound.,ASSESSMENT: , RIGHT HAND LACERATIONS, SIMPLE X3, REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED.  NO SIGNS OF BONY ABNORMALITY OR FOREIGN BODY.,PLAN:  ,The patient will be given Augmentin 875 mg 1 p.o. b.i.d. for 7 days.  He will be given a prescription of Vicoprofen as he is unable to tolerate the Tylenol due to his Accutane.  He will take 1 p.o. every 6 hours or as needed, #12.  He will follow up for suture removal in 8 days.  Should he develop any signs of infection, he will come immediately here for reevaluation.  He is discharged in stable condition.,
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DESCRIPTION: Right hand laceration x3, repaired.

Right hand laceration x3, repaired.

general medicine, accutane, hand laceration, laceration, hand,

This scenario involves a 19-year-old male who sustained lacerations from a physical altercation. While the situation required medical attention for wound cleaning, suturing, and medication prescribed to prevent infection, there are no signs of fractures, foreign bodies, or life-threatening injuries. The patient is in stable condition with no significant distress or complications reported. The stakes are moderate due to the risks associated with potential infection and the need for appropriate wound management, but they are not extremely high as there are no immediate life-threatening issues or severe injuries.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Request For Consultation

REASON FOR CONSULTATION:, Please evaluate stomatitis, possibly methotrexate related.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, The patient is a very pleasant 57-year old white female, a native of Cuba, being seen for evaluation and treatment of sores in her mouth that she has had for the last 10-12 days.  The patient has a long history of severe and debilitating rheumatoid arthritis for which she has had numerous treatments, but over the past ten years she has been treated with methotrexate quite successfully.  Her dosage has varied somewhere between 20 and 25 mg per week.  About the beginning of this year, her dosage was decreased from 25 mg to 20 mg, but because of the flare of the rheumatoid arthritis, it was increased to 22.5 mg per week.  She has had no problems with methotrexate as far as she knows.  She also took an NSAID about a month ago that was recently continued because of the ulcerations in her mouth.  About two weeks ago, just about the time the stomatitis began she was placed on an antibiotic for suspected upper respiratory infection.  She does not remember the name of the antibiotic.  Although she claims she remembers taking this type of medication in the past without any problems.  She was on that medication three pills a day for three to four days.  She notes no other problems with her skin.  She remembers no allergic reactions to medication.  She has no previous history of fever blisters.  ,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:, Reveals superficial erosions along the lips particularly the lower lips.  The posterior buccal mucosa along the sides of the tongue and also some superficial erosions along the upper and lower gingiva.  Her posterior pharynx was difficult to visualize, but I saw no erosions on the areas today.  There did however appear to be one small erosion on the soft palate.  Examination of the rest of her skin revealed no areas of dermatitis or blistering.  There were some macular hyperpigmentation on the right arm where she has had a previous burn, plus the deformities from her rheumatoid arthritis on her hands and feet as well as scars on her knees from total joint replacement surgeries.  ,IMPRESSION: , Erosive stomatitis probably secondary to methotrexate even though the medication has been used for ten years without any problems.  Methotrexate may produce an erosive stomatitis and enteritis after such a use. The patient also may have an enteritis that at this point may have become more quiescent as she notes that she did have some diarrhea about the time her mouth problem developed. She has had no diarrhea today, however. She has noted no blood in her stools and has had no episodes of nausea or vomiting.  ,I am not as familiar with the NSAID causing an erosive stomatitis.  I understand that it can cause gastrointestinal upset, but given the choice between the two, I would think the methotrexate is the most likely etiology for the stomatitis.  ,RECOMMENDED THERAPY: ,I agree with your therapeutic regimen regarding this condition with the use of prednisone and folic acid.  I also agree that the methotrexate must be discontinued in order to produce a resolution of this patients’ skin problem. However, in my experience, this stomatitis may take a number of weeks to go away completely if a patient been on methotrexate, for an extended period of time, because the medication is stored within the liver and in fatty tissue.  Topically I have prescribed Lidex gel, which I find works extremely well in stomatitis conditions.  It can be applied t.i.d.  ,Thank you very much for allowing me to share in the care of this pleasant patient.  I will follow her with you as needed.
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DESCRIPTION: Request for consultation to evaluate stomatitis, possibly methotrexate related.

general medicine, stomatitis, nsaid, blistering, blisters, buccal mucosa, dermatitis, erosive stomatitis, gastrointestinal, methotrexate, mouth, rheumatoid arthritis, stomatitis conditions, superficial erosions, upper respiratory infection, illness, medication

The situation involves a consultation for a suspected methotrexate-related stomatitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. While this situation requires medical attention and adjustments to treatment, it is not immediately life-threatening or urgent. The patient is under ongoing care, and there's a clear management plan in place. Therefore, while it involves significant medical details, the stakes in terms of immediate risk are moderate.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Revocation Admission

IDENTIFYING DATA:,  This is a 40-year-old male seen today for a 90-day revocation admission.  He had been reported by his case manager as being noncompliant with medications, refusing oral or IM medications, became agitated, had to be taken to ABCD for evaluation, admitted at that time to auditory hallucinations and confusion and was committed for admission at this time.  He has a psychiatric history of schizophrenia, was previously admitted here at XYZ on 12/19/2009, had another voluntary admission in ABCD in 1998.,MEDICATIONS: , Listed as Invega and Risperdal.,ALLERGIES: , None known to medications.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:  ,The only identified problem in his chart is that he is being treated for hyperlipidemia with gemfibrozil.  The patient is unaware and cannot remember what medications he had been taking or whether he had been taking them at all as an outpatient.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Listed as unknown in the chart as far as other psychiatric illnesses.  The patient himself states that his parents are deceased and that he raised himself in the Philippines.,SOCIAL HISTORY:,  He immigrated to this country in 1984, although he lists himself as having a green card still at this time.  He states he lives on his own.  He is a single male with no history of marriage or children and that he had high school education.  His recreational drug use in the chart indicates that he has had a history of methamphetamines.  The patient denies this at this time.  He also denies current alcohol use.  He does smoke.  He is unable to tell me of any PCP.  He is in counseling service with his case manager being XYZ.,LEGAL HISTORY:  ,  He had an assault in December 2009, which led to his previous detention.  It is unknown whether he is under legal constraints at this time.,OBJECTIVE FINDINGS:  ,VITAL SIGNS: , Blood pressure is 125/75.  His weight is 197 with height 5 feet 4 inches.,GENERAL:,  He is cooperative, although disorganized and focusing entirely and telling me that he is here because there was some confusion in how he took his medications.  He does not endorse any voices at this time.,HEENT: , His head exam is normal with normal scalp.  HEENT is unremarkable.  Pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation.  TMs are normal.,NECK:,  Unremarkable with no masses or tenderness.,CARDIOVASCULAR:,  Normal S1 and S2.  No murmurs.,LUNGS:,  Clear.,ABDOMEN:  ,Negative with no scars.,GU:  ,Not done.,RECTAL:,  Not done.,DERM:,  He does have a scarring of acne lesions, both face and back.,EXTREMITIES:,  Otherwise negative.,NEUROLOGIC: , Cranial nerves II through X normal.  Reflexes are normal and gait is unremarkable.,LABORATORY DATA: , His labs done at ABCD showed his CMP to be normal with an elevated white count of 17.2.  Chest x-ray was indicated as being done and normal as was a UA and he did apparently receive hydration in the hospital with IV fluids.,ASSESSMENT: , History of hyperlipidemia with elevated triglycerides.  We will maintain his gemfibrozil 600 b.i.d. and for health maintenance issues, we will also maintain just a vitamin daily and we will obtain recheck on his labs and lipid levels in one week after treatment is initiated.
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DESCRIPTION: A 40-year-old male seen today for a 90-day revocation admission.  Noncompliant with medications, refusing oral or IM medications, became agitated.  History of hyperlipidemia with elevated triglycerides.

This situation involves a patient with schizophrenia who is noncompliant with medication, experiencing auditory hallucinations and confusion, and is admitted for a 90-day revocation due to agitation. This is high-stakes due to the potential risk of harm to the patient or others if his condition is not managed properly. Ensuring compliance and stabilization of his psychiatric condition is critical. Additionally, the patient has a history of legal issues. Managing his medical health, particularly his hyperlipidemia, also requires attention.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Pneumoconiosis

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a 91-year-old male with a previous history of working in the coalmine and significant exposure to silica with resultant pneumoconiosis and fibrosis of the lung.  The patient also has a positive history of smoking in the past.  At the present time, he is admitted for continued,management of respiratory depression with other medical complications.  The patient was treated for multiple problems at Jefferson Hospital prior to coming here including abdominal discomfort due to a ureteral stone with resultant hydronephrosis and hydroureter.  In addition, he also developed cardiac complications including atrial fibrillation.  The patient was evaluated by the cardiologist as well as the pulmonary service and Urology.  He had a cystoscopy performed and a left ureteral stone was removed as well as insertion of a left ureteral stent on 07/23/2008.  He subsequently underwent cardiac arrest and he was resuscitated at that time.  He was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilatory support.  Subsequent weaning was unsuccessful.  He then had a tracheostomy placed.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS:,1.  Albuterol.,2.  Pacerone.,3.  Theophylline,4.  Lovenox.,5.  Atrovent.,6.  Insulin.,7.  Lantus.,8.  Zestril.,9.  Magnesium oxide.,10.  Lopressor.,11.  Zegerid.,12.  Tylenol as needed.,ALLERGIES:,  PENICILLIN.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,1.  History of coal miner's disease.,2.  History of COPD.,3.  History of atrial fibrillation.,4.  History of coronary artery disease.,5.  History of coronary artery stent placement.,6.  History of gastric obstruction.,7.  History of prostate cancer.,8.  History of chronic diarrhea.,9.  History of pernicious anemia.,10.  History of radiation proctitis.,11.  History of anxiety.,12.  History of ureteral stone.,13.  History of hydronephrosis.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient had been previously a smoker.  No other could be obtained because of tracheostomy presently.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Noncontributory to the present condition and review of his previous charts.,SYSTEMS REVIEW: , The patient currently is agitated.  Rapidly moving his upper extremities.  No other history regarding his systems could be elicited from the patient.,PHYSICAL EXAM:,General:  The patient is currently agitated with some level of distress.  He has rapid respiratory rate.  He is responsive to verbal commands by looking at the eyes.,Vital Signs:  As per the monitors are stable.,Extremities:  Inspection of the upper extremities reveals extreme xerosis of the skin with multiple areas of ecchymosis and skin tears some of them to the level of stage II especially over the dorsum of the hands and forearm areas.  There is also edema of the forearm extending up to the mid upper arm area.  Palpation of the upper extremities reveals fibrosis more prominent on the right forearm area with the maximum edema in the elbow area on the ulnar aspect.  There is also scabbing of some of the possibly from earlier skin tears in the upper side forearm area.,IMPRESSION:,1.  Ulceration of bilateral upper extremities.,2.  Cellulitis of upper extremities.,3.  Lymphedema of upper extremities.,4.  Other noninfectious disorders of lymphatic channels.,5.  Ventilatory-dependent respiratory failure.
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DESCRIPTION: Patient with a previous history of working in the coalmine and significant exposure to silica with resultant pneumoconiosis and fibrosis of the lung.

The situation involves a 91-year-old male with a complex and severe medical history, including pneumoconiosis, fibrosis of the lungs, COPD, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and recent severe events such as cardiac arrest and intubation. The patient is ventilator-dependent, which indicates severe respiratory issues compounded by a history of silica exposure and smoking. The patient has recently undergone multiple medical procedures, including ureteral stone removal and cardiac procedures, and is currently experiencing agitation, lymphedema, ulceration, and cellulitis. The patient's old age, combined with the complexity and severity of the conditions and the dependency on mechanical ventilation, make this a high-stakes medical situation due to the risk of further deterioration, potential complications, and the need for intensive and coordinated medical management.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Pressure decubitus

CHIEF COMPLAINT:, Pressure decubitus, right hip.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:, This is a 30-year-old female patient presenting with the above chief complaint. She has a history of having had a similar problem last year which resolved in about three treatments. She appears to have residual from spina bifida, thus spending most of her time in a wheelchair. She relates recently she has been spending up to 16 hours a day in a wheelchair. She has developed a pressure decubitus on her right trochanter ischial area of several weeks' duration. She is now presenting for evaluation and management of same. Denies any chills or fever, any other symptoms.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:, Back closure for spina bifida, hysterectomy, breast reduction, and a shunt.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, She denies the use of alcohol, illicits, or tobacco.,MEDICATIONS:, Pravachol, Dilantin, Toprol, and Macrobid.,ALLERGIES:, SULFA AND LATEX.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:, Other than the above aforementioned, the remaining ROS is unremarkable.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,GENERAL: A pleasant female with deformity of back.,HEENT: Head is normocephalic. Oral mucosa and dentition appear to be normal.,CHEST: Breath sounds equal and present bilateral.,CVS: Sinus.,GI: Obese, nontender, no hepatosplenomegaly.,EXTREMITIES: Deformity of lower extremities secondary to spina bifida.,SKIN: She has a full-thickness pressure decubitus involving the right hip which is 2 x 6.4 x 0.3, moderate amount of serous material, appears to have good granulation tissue.,PLAN:, Daily applications of Acticoat, pressure relief, at least getting out of the chair for half of the time, at least eight hours out of the chair, and we will see her in one week.,DIAGNOSIS:, Sequelae of spina bifida; pressure decubitus of right hip area.
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DESCRIPTION: Pressure decubitus, right hip

Pressure decubitus, right hip

general medicine, pressure decubitus, acticoat, sequelae, breast reduction, decubitus, hysterectomy, ischial area, pressure, spina bifida, trochanter, wheelchair, bifida,

The situation involves a 30-year-old female patient with a pressure ulcer (decubitus) on her right hip, significantly affecting her health. Pressure ulcers can lead to severe complications such as infections, particularly in individuals with limited mobility due to conditions like spina bifida. While the patient doesn't report systemic symptoms like fever or chills, the presence of a full-thickness ulcer and her history of prolonged wheelchair use necessitates careful management. The treatment plan involves wound care and significant lifestyle adjustments, highlighting the seriousness of the condition. However, immediate life-threatening conditions are not currently present, thus it is a moderate-stakes situation in terms of urgency and potential complications.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Pneumonia - Discharge Summary

ADMISSION DIAGNOSES:,1.  Pneumonia, failed outpatient treatment.,2.  Hypoxia.,3.  Rheumatoid arthritis.,DISCHARGE DIAGNOSES:,1.  Atypical pneumonia, suspected viral.,2.  Hypoxia.,3.  Rheumatoid arthritis.,4.  Suspected mild stress-induced adrenal insufficiency.,HOSPITAL COURSE: , This very independent 79-year old had struggled with cough, fevers, weakness, and chills for the week prior to admission.  She was seen on multiple occasions at Urgent Care and in her physician's office.  Initial x-ray showed some mild diffuse patchy infiltrates.  She was first started on Avelox, but had a reaction, switched to Augmentin, which caused loose stools, and then three days prior to admission was given daily 1 g Rocephin and started on azithromycin.  Her O2 saturations drifted downward.  They were less than 88% when active; at rest, varied between 88% and 92%.  Decision was made because of failed outpatient treatment of pneumonia.  Her medical history is significant for rheumatoid arthritis.  She is on 20 mg of methotrexate every week as well as Remicade every eight weeks.  Her last dose of Remicade was in the month of June.  Hospital course was relatively unremarkable.  CT scan was performed and no specific focal pathology was seen.  Dr. X, pulmonologist was consulted.  He also was uncertain as to the exact etiology, but viral etiology was most highly suspected.  Because of her loose stools, C. difficile toxin was ordered, although that is pending at the time of discharge.  She was continued on Rocephin IV and azithromycin.  Her fever broke 18 hours prior to discharge, and O2 saturations improved, as did her overall strength and clinical status.  She was instructed to finish azithromycin.  She has two pills left at home.  She is to follow up with Dr. X in two to three days.  Because she is on chronic prednisone therapy, it was suspected that she was mildly adrenal insufficient from the stress of her pneumonia.  She is to continue the increased dose of prednisone at 20 mg (up from 5 mg per day).  We will consult her rheumatologist as to whether to continue her methotrexate, which we held this past Friday.  Methotrexate is known on some occasions to cause pneumonitis.
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DESCRIPTION: Atypical pneumonia, hypoxia, rheumatoid arthritis, and suspected mild stress-induced adrenal insufficiency.  This very independent 79-year old had struggled with cough, fevers, weakness, and chills for the week prior to admission.

general medicine, adrenal insufficiency, hypoxia, cough, fevers, weakness, chills, atypical pneumonia, loose stools, rheumatoid arthritis, azithromycin, arthritis, pneumonia,

The situation described in the discharge summary is of moderate to high importance due to the age of the patient, the presence of multiple comorbidities, including rheumatoid arthritis and hypoxia, and the adjustments needed in medication due to suspected stress-induced adrenal insufficiency. However, the immediate risk is mitigated by the patient's improvement during the hospital course and the specific follow-up care instructions provided. At the current moment, there is no immediate life-threatening issue, but ongoing management of her health conditions is crucial.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Not Feeling Well - ER Visit

CHIEF COMPLAINT:  ,The patient does not have any chief complaint.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:,  This is a 93-year-old female who called up her next-door neighbor to say that she was not feeling well.  The next-door neighbor came over and decided that she should go to the emergency room to be check out for her generalized complaint of not feeling well.  The neighbor suspects that this may have been due to the patient taking too many of her Tylenol PM, which the patient has been known to do.  The patient was a little somnolent early this morning and was found only to be oriented x1 with EMS upon their arrival to the patient's house.  The patient states that she just simply felt funny and does not give any more specific details than this.  The patient denies any pain at any time.  She did not have any shortness of breath.  No nausea or vomiting.  No generalized weakness.  The patient states that all that has gone away since arrival here in the hospital, that she feels at her usual self, is not sure why she is here in the hospital, and thinks she should go.  The patient's primary care physician, Dr. X reports that the patient spoke with him yesterday and had complained of shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, as well as generalized weakness, but the patient states that all this has resolved.  The patient was actually seen here two days ago for those same symptoms and was found to have exacerbation of her COPD and CHF.  The patient was discharged home after evaluation in the emergency room.  The patient does use home O2.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: , CONSTITUTIONAL:  The patient had complained of generalized fatigue and weakness two days ago in the emergency room and yesterday to her primary care physician.  The patient denies having any other symptoms today.  The patient denies any fever or chills.  Has not had any recent weight change.  HEENT:  The patient denies any headache.  No neck pain.  No rhinorrhea.  No sinus congestion.  No sore throat.  No any vision or hearing change.  No eye or ear pain.  CARDIOVASCULAR:  The patient denies any chest pain.  RESPIRATIONS:  No shortness of breath.  No cough.  No wheeze.  The patient did report having shortness of breath and wheeze with her presentation to the emergency room two days ago and shortness of breath to her primary care physician yesterday, but the patient states that all this has resolved.  GASTROINTESTINAL:  No abdominal pain.  No nausea or vomiting.  No change in the bowel movements.  There has not been any diarrhea or constipation.  No melena or hematochezia.  GENITOURINARY:  No dysuria, hematuria, urgency, or frequency.  MUSCULOSKELETAL:  No back pain.  No muscle or joint aches.  No pain or abnormalities to any portion of the body.  SKIN:  No rashes or lesions.  NEUROLOGIC:  The patient reported dizziness to her primary care physician yesterday over the phone, but the patient denies having any problems with dizziness over the past few days.  The patient denies any dizziness at this time.  No syncope or no near-syncope.  The patient denies any focal weakness or numbness.  No speech change.  No difficulty with ambulation.  The patient has not had any vision or hearing change.  PSYCHIATRIC:  The patient denies any depression.  ENDOCRINE:  No heat or cold intolerance.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,  COPD, CHF, hypertension, migraines, previous history of depression, anxiety, diverticulitis, and atrial fibrillation.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:,  Placement of pacemaker and hysterectomy.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: , The patient takes Tylenol PM for insomnia, Lasix, Coumadin, Norvasc, Lanoxin, Diovan, atenolol, and folic acid.,ALLERGIES:,  NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient used to smoke, but quit approximately 30 years ago.  The patient denies any alcohol or drug use although her son reports that she has had a long history of this in the past and the patient has abused prescription medication in the past as well according to her son.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS:  Temperature 99.1 oral, blood pressure 139/65, pulse is 72, respirations 18, and oxygen saturation is 92% on room air and interpreted as low normal.  CONSTITUTIONAL:  The patient is well nourished and well developed.  The patient appears to be healthy.  The patient is calm, comfortable, in no acute distress, and looks well.  The patient is pleasant and cooperative.  HEENT:  Head is atraumatic, normocephalic, and nontender.  Eyes are normal with clear sclerae and cornea bilaterally.  Nose is normal without rhinorrhea or audible congestion.  Mouth and oropharynx are normal without any sign of infection.  Mucous membranes are moist.  NECK:  Supple and nontender.  Full range of motion.  There is no JVD.  No cervical lymphadenopathy.  No carotid artery or vertebral artery bruits.  CARDIOVASCULAR:  Heart is regular rate and rhythm without murmur, rub or gallop.  Peripheral pulses are +2.  The patient does have +1 bilateral lower extremity edema.  RESPIRATIONS:  The patient has coarse breath sounds bilaterally, but no dyspnea.  Good air movement.  No wheeze.  No crackles.  The patient speaks in full sentences without any difficulty.  The patient does not exhibit any retractions, accessory muscle use or abdominal breathing.  GASTROINTESTINAL:  Abdomen is soft, nontender, and nondistended.  No rebound or guarding.  No hepatosplenomegaly.  Normal bowel sounds.  No bruits, no mass, no pulsatile mass, and no inguinal lymphadenopathy.  MUSCULOSKELETAL:  No abnormalities noted to the back, arms or legs.  SKIN:  No rashes or lesions.  NEUROLOGICAL:  Cranial nerves II through XII are intact.  Motor is 5/5 and equal to bilateral arms and legs.  Sensory is intact to light touch.  The patient has normal speech and normal ambulation.  PSYCHIATRIC:  The patient is awake, alert, and oriented x3 although the patient first stated that the year was 1908, but did manage to correct herself up on addressing this with her.  The patient has normal mood and affect.  HEMATOLOGIC AND LYMPHATIC:  There is no evidence of lymphadenopathy.,EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TESTING: , EKG is a rate of 72 with evidence of a pacemaker that has good capture.  There is no evidence of acute cardiac disease on the EKG and there is no apparent change in the EKG from 03/17/08.  CBC has no specific abnormalities of issue.  Chemistry has a BUN of 46 and creatinine of 2.25, glucose is 135, and an estimated GFR is 20.  The rest of the values are normal and unremarkable.  LFTs are all within normal limits.  Cardiac enzymes are all within normal limits.  Digoxin level is therapeutic at 1.6.  Chest x-ray noted cardiomegaly and evidence of congestive heart failure, but no acute change from her chest x-ray done two days ago.  CAT scan of the head did not identify any acute abnormalities.  I spoke with the patient's primary care physician, Dr. X who stated that he would be able to follow up with the patient within the next day.  I spoke with the patient's neighbor who contacted the ambulance service who stated that the patient just reported not feeling well and appeared to be a little somnolent and confused at the time, but suspected that she may have taken too many of her Tylenol PM as she often has done in the past.  The neighbor is XYZ and he says that he checks on her three times a day every day.  ABC is the patient's son and although he lives out of town he calls and checks on her every day as well.  He states that he spoke to her yesterday.  She sounded fine, did not express any other problems that she had apparently been in contact with her primary care physician.  She sounded her usual self to him.  Mr. ABC also spoke to the patient while she was here in the emergency room and she appears to be her usual self and has her normal baseline mental status to him.  He states that he will be able to check on her tomorrow as well.  Although it is of some concern that there may be problems with development of some early dementia, the patient is adamant about not going to a nursing home and has been placed in a Nursing Home in the past, but Dr. Y states that she has managed to be discharged after two previous nursing home placements.  The patient does have Home Health that checks on her as well as housing care in between the two services they share visits every single day  by them as well as the neighbor who checks on her three times a day and her son who calls her each day as well.  The patient although she lives alone, does appear to have good followup and the patient is adamant that she wishes to return home.,DIAGNOSES,1.  EARLY DEMENTIA.,2.
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DESCRIPTION: A 93-year-old female called up her next-door neighbor to say that she was not feeling well.  The patient was given discharge instructions on dementia and congestive heart failure and asked to return to the emergency room should she have any new problems or symptoms of concern.

The situation involves a 93-year-old female with a history of COPD, CHF, and early dementia experiencing a vague complaint of not feeling well and a potential medication overdose. Although she now feels well and has adequate home support, her age, medical history, and confusion/somnolence noted earlier make this a moderately high-stakes scenario due to the risk of future deteriorations or complications. Her recent ER visit for similar symptoms and the essential need for a reliable support system at home influence the stakes.


You are an LLM as part of a medical assistant system, interacting with medical practitioners to improve efficiency.

Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal ROS Template - 3

HEENT:,  No history of headaches, migraines, vertigo, syncope, visual loss, tinnitus, sinusitis, sore in the mouth, hoarseness, swelling or goiter.,RESPIRATORY: , No shortness of breath, wheezing, dyspnea, pulmonary disease, tuberculosis or past pneumonias.,CARDIOVASCULAR: , No history of palpitations, irregular rhythm, chest pain, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diaphoresis, congestive heart failure, heart catheterization, stress test or recent cardiac tests.,GASTROINTESTINAL:,  No history of rectal bleeding, appetite change, abdominal pain, hiatal hernia, ulcer, jaundice, change in bowel habits or liver problems, and no history of inflammatory bowel problems.,GENITOURINARY: , No dysuria, hematuria, frequency, incontinence or colic.,NERVOUS SYSTEM: , No gait problems, strokes, numbness or muscle weakness.,PSYCHIATRIC: , No history of emotional lability, depression or sleep disturbances.,ONCOLOGIC:,  No history of any cancer, change in moles or rashes.  No history of weight loss.  The patient has a good energy level.,ALLERGIC/LYMPH: , No history of systemic allergy, abnormal lymph nodes or swelling.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: , No fractures, motor weakness, arthritis or other joint pains.
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DESCRIPTION: Normal review of systems template.  No history of headaches, migraines, vertigo, syncope, visual loss, tinnitus, sinusitis, sore in the mouth, hoarseness, swelling or goiter.

general medicine, review of systems, tinnitus, sinusitis, sore, mouth, hoarseness, goiter, heart, appetite, bowel, weakness, loss, swelling,

The provided template describes a normal review of systems (ROS) for a patient, indicating no significant medical history across various body systems. This is a routine document used by medical practitioners to ensure a comprehensive review of a patient's health status. The information given in this context represents a low-risk situation because it does not highlight any immediate health concerns or urgent medical issues. It is a standard clinical tool to verify a patient's reported health status, rather than a critical or high-stakes scenario.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal ROS Template - 1

REVIEW OF SYSTEMS,There was no weight loss, fevers, chills, sweats.  There is no blurring of the vision, itching, throat or neck pain, or neck fullness.  There is no vertigo or hoarseness or painful swallowing.  There is no chest pain, shortness of breath, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or chest pain with exertion.  There is no shortness of breath and no cough or hemoptysis.  No melena, nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation or blood in the stools.  No dysuria, hematuria or excessive urination.  No muscle weakness or tenderness.  No new numbness or tingling.  No arthralgias or arthritis.  There are no rashes.  No excessive fatigability, loss of motor skills or sensation.  No changes in hair texture, change in skin color, excessive or decreased appetite.  No swollen lymph nodes or night sweats.  No headaches.  The rest of the review of systems is negative.
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DESCRIPTION: There was no weight loss, fevers, chills, sweats.  There is no blurring of the vision, itching, throat or neck pain, or neck fullness.  There is no vertigo or hoarseness or painful swallowing.

general medicine, weight loss, fevers, chills, sweats, melena, nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, itching throat, neck fullness, painful swallowing, breath, loss, neckNOTE,: Thesetranscribed medical transcription sample reports and examples are provided by various users andare for reference purpose only. MTHelpLine does not certify accuracy and quality of sample reports.These transcribed medical transcription sample reports may include some uncommon or unusual formats;this would be due to the preference of the dictating physician. All names and dates have beenchanged (or removed) to keep confidentiality. Any resemblance of any type of name or date orplace or anything else to real world is purely incidental.,

This scenario entails examining a patient's review of systems in general medicine, where no abnormal findings are reported. It highlights a routine check-up and documentation of a patient's health status without any indication of abnormalities. As it involves routine medical practice with no immediate crisis or complex decision-making, the stakes are relatively low.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal Newborn H&P Template

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , This is a ** week gestational age ** delivered by ** at ** on **.  Gestational age was determined by last menstrual period and consistent with ** trimester ultrasound.  ** rupture of membranes occurred ** prior to delivery and amniotic fluid was clear.  The baby was vertex presentation.  The baby was dried, stimulated, and bulb suctioned.  Apgar scores of ** at one minute and ** at five minutes.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY,MATERNAL HISTORY:,  The mother is a **-year-old, G**, P** female with blood type **.  She is rubella immune, hepatitis surface antigen negative, RPR nonreactive, HIV negative.  Mother was group B strep **.  Mother's past medical history is **.,PRENATAL CARE: , Mother began prenatal care in the ** trimester and had at least ** documented prenatal visits.  She did not smoke, drink alcohol, or use illicit drugs during pregnancy.,SURGICAL HISTORY: , **,MEDICATIONS:,  Medications taken during this pregnancy were **.,ALLERGIES: , **,FAMILY HISTORY: , **,SOCIAL HISTORY: , **,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS:  Temperature **, heart rate **, respiratory rate **.  Dextrose stick **.  Ballard score by the RN is ** weeks.  Birth weight is ** grams, which is the ** percentile for gestational age.  Length is ** centimeters which is ** percentile for gestational age.  Head circumference is ** centimeters which is ** percentile for gestational age.,GENERAL:  **Alert, active, nondysmorphic-appearing infant in no acute distress.,HEENT:  Anterior fontanelle open and flat.  Positive bilateral red reflexes.,Ears have normal shape and position with no pits or tags.  Nares patent.  Palate intact.  Mucous membranes moist.,NECK:  Full range of motion.,CARDIOVASCULAR:  Normal precordium, regular rate and rhythm.  No murmurs.  Normal femoral pulses.,RESPIRATORY;  Clear to auscultation bilaterally.  No retractions.,ABDOMEN:  Soft, nondistended.  Normal bowel sounds.  No hepatosplenomegaly.  Umbilical stump is clean, dry, and intact.,GENITOURINARY:  Normal tanner I **.  Anus patent.,MUSCULOSKELETAL:  Negative Barlow and Ortolani.  Clavicles intact.  Spine straight.  No sacral dimple or hair tuft.  Leg lengths grossly symmetric.  Five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot.,SKIN:  Warm and pink with brisk capillary refill.  No jaundice.,NEUROLOGICAL:  Normal tone.  Normal root, suck, grasp, and Moro reflexes.  Moves all extremities equally.,DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES,LABORATORY DATA:,  **,ASSESSMENT: , Full term, appropriate for gestational age **.,PLAN:,1.  Routine newborn care.,2.  Anticipatory guidance.,3.  Hepatitis B immunization prior to discharge.,
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DESCRIPTION: Template for History and Physical for a newborn.

This is a template for conducting a routine History and Physical (H&P) examination for a newborn, generally taken by healthcare providers after childbirth. It covers various aspects like the birth process, maternal health, physical examination, and routine newborn care including immunization, without indicating immediate medical concerns or emergencies. The situation outlines standard procedure in a medical setting, typically involving no high-stakes decisions unless complications arise, which are not indicated here.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal Child Exam Template

CHILD PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS:  Birth weight is ** grams, length **, occipitofrontal circumference **.  Character of cry was lusty.,GENERAL APPEARANCE:  Well.,BREATHING:  Unlabored.,SKIN:  Clear.  No cyanosis, pallor, or icterus.  Subcutaneous tissue is ample.,HEAD:  Normal.  Fontanelles are soft and flat.  Sutures are opposed.,EYES:  Normal with red reflex x2.,EARS:  Patent.  Normal pinnae, canals, TMs.,NOSE:  Patent nares.,MOUTH:  No cleft.,THROAT:  Clear.,NECK:  No masses.,CHEST:  Normal clavicles.,LUNGS:  Clear bilaterally.,HEART:  Regular rate and rhythm without murmur.,ABDOMEN:  Soft, flat.  No hepatosplenomegaly.  The cord is three vessel.,GENITALIA:  Normal ** genitalia **with testes descended bilaterally.,ANUS:  Patent.,SPINE:  Straight and without deformity.,EXTREMITIES:  Equal movements.,MUSCLE TONE:  Good.,REFLEXES:  Moro, grasp, and suck are normal.,HIPS:  No click or clunk.
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DESCRIPTION: Normal child physical exam template.

Normal child physical exam template.

general medicine, child physical examination, physical, genitalia, child,

The provided text appears to be a template for documenting a routine physical examination of a newborn child, highlighting normal findings. Templates like this are low-stakes because they are used as a standard recording tool to ensure completeness and consistency in medical documentation, rather than directly affecting patient care decisions. Furthermore, the template's content itself does not indicate any urgent concerns or specific individual patient findings requiring immediate action.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal ENT Exam - 1

EARS, NOSE, MOUTH AND THROAT,EARS/NOSE: , The auricles are normal to palpation and inspection without any surrounding lymphadenitis.  There are no signs of acute trauma.  The nose is normal to palpation and inspection externally without evidence of acute trauma.  Otoscopic examination of the auditory canals and tympanic membranes reveals the auditory canals without signs of mass lesion, inflammation or swelling.  The tympanic membranes are without disruption or infection.  Hearing intact bilaterally to normal level speech.  Nasal mucosa, septum and turbinate examination reveals normal mucous membranes without disruption or inflammation.  The septum is without acute traumatic lesions or disruption.  The turbinates are without abnormal swelling.  There is no unusual rhinorrhea or bleeding.  ,LIPS/TEETH/GUMS:  ,The lips are without infection, mass lesion or traumatic lesions.  The teeth are intact without obvious signs of infection.  The gingivae are normal to palpation and inspection.  ,OROPHARYNX:  ,The oral mucosa is normal.  The salivary glands are without swelling.  The hard and soft palates are intact.  The tongue is without masses or swelling with normal movement.  The tonsils are without inflammation.  The posterior pharynx is without mass lesion with good patent oropharyngeal airway.
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DESCRIPTION: Sample normal ear, nose, mouth, and throat exam.

general medicine, oral mucosa, lips, hearing, auditory canals, tympanic membranes, traumatic lesions, mouth, throat, trauma, nose, membranes, inflammation, infection, swelling,

The situation involves a standard ENT exam with normal findings. There are no abnormalities or urgent issues reported, meaning the stakes related to this situation are low. It is a routine examination rather than an acute or complex medical problem, thus not involving high-stakes decision making.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal Female Exam Template - 1

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,GENERAL:  ,The patient is awake and alert, in no apparent distress, appropriate, pleasant and cooperative.  No dysarthria is noted.  No discomfort on presentation is noted.,HEAD: , Atraumatic, normocephalic.  Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light.  Extraocular muscles are intact.  Sclerae are white without injection or icterus.  Fundi are without papilledema, hemorrhages or exudates with normal vessels.,EARS:  ,The ear canals are patent without edema, exudate or drainage.  Tympanic membranes are intact with a normal cone of light.  No bulging or erythema to indicate infection is present.  There is no hemotympanum.  Hearing is grossly intact.,NOSE: , Without deformity, bleeding or discharge.  No septal hematoma is noted.,ORAL CAVITY: , No swelling or abnormality to the lip or teeth.  Oral mucosa is pink and moist.  No swelling to the palate or pharynx.  Uvula is midline.  The pharynx is without exudate or erythema.  No edema is seen of the tonsils.  The airway is completely patent.  The voice is normal.  No stridor is heard.,NECK: , No signs of meningismus.  No Brudzinski or Kernig sign is present.  No adenopathy is noted.  No JVD is seen.  No bruits are auscultated.  Trachea is midline.,CHEST: , Symmetrical with equal breath sounds.  Equal excursion.  No hyperresonance or dullness to percussion is noted.  There is no tenderness on palpation of the chest.,LUNGS: , Clear to auscultation bilaterally.  No rales, rhonchi or wheezes are appreciated.  Good air movement is auscultated in all 4 lung fields.,HEART: , Regular rate and rhythm.  No murmur.  No S3, S4 or rub is auscultated.  Point of maximal impulse is strong and in normal position.  Abdominal aorta is not palpable.  The carotid upstroke is normal.,ABDOMEN: , Soft, nontender and nondistended.  Normal bowel sounds are auscultated.  No organomegaly is appreciated.  No masses are palpated.  No tympany is noted on percussion.  No guarding, rigidity or rebound tenderness is seen on exam.  Murphy and McBurney sign is negative.  There is no Rovsing, obturator or psoas sign present.  No hepatosplenomegaly and no hernias are noted.,RECTAL: , Normal tone.  No masses.  Soft, brown stool in the vault.  Guaiac negative.,GENITOURINARY: , External genitalia without erythema, exudate or discharge.  Vaginal vault is without discharge.  Cervix is of normal color without lesion.  The os is closed.  There is no bleeding noted.  Uterus is noted to be of normal size and nontender.  No cervical motion tenderness is seen.  No masses are palpated.  The adnexa are without masses or tenderness.,EXTREMITIES: , No clubbing, cyanosis or edema.  Pulses are strong and equal in the femoral and dorsalis pedis arteries, bounding and equal.  No deformity or signs of trauma.  All joints are stable without laxity.  There is good range of motion of all joints without tenderness or discomfort.  Homan sign is negative.  No atrophy or contractures are noted.,SKIN: , No rashes.  No jaundice.  Pink and warm with good turgor.  Good color.  No erythema or nodules noted.  No petechia, bulla or ecchymosis.,NEUROLOGIC: , Cranial nerves II through XII are grossly intact.  Muscle strength is graded 5/5 in the upper and lower extremities bilaterally.  Deep tendon reflexes are symmetrical in the upper and lower extremities bilaterally.  Babinski is downgoing bilaterally.  Sensation is intact to light touch and vibration.  Gait is normal.  Romberg, finger-to-nose, rapid alternating movements and heel-to-shin are all normal.  There is no ataxia seen on gait testing.  Tone is normal.  No pronator drift is seen.,PSYCHIATRIC:  ,The patient is oriented x4.  Mood and affect are appropriate.  Memory is intact with good short- and long-term memory recall.  No dysarthria is noted.  Remote memory is intact.  Judgment and insight appear normal.
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DESCRIPTION: An example/template for a routine normal female physical exam.

The provided medical examination template is an example of a routine physical exam for a female patient in general medicine. Such templates are commonly used by healthcare providers to ensure all necessary checks are comprehensively documented during a patient's visit, and these templates guide the systematic recording of normal findings in a healthy patient. The content does not indicate any urgency or immediate medical risk since it describes normal findings and standard procedural documentation.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal Female ROS Template

CONSTITUTIONAL:,  Normal; negative for fever, weight change, fatigue, or aching.,HEENT:,  Eyes normal; Negative for glasses, cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, irritation, or visual field defects.  Ears normal; Negative for hearing or balance problems.  Nose normal; Negative for runny nose, sinus problems, or nosebleeds.  Mouth normal; Negative for dental problems, dentures, or bleeding gums.  Throat normal; Negative for hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or sore throat.,CARDIOVASCULAR:,  Normal; Negative for angina, previous MI, irregular heartbeat, heart murmurs, bad heart valves, palpitations, swelling of feet, high blood pressure, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or history of stress test, arteriogram, or pacemaker implantation.,PULMONARY: , Normal; Negative for cough, sputum, shortness of breath, wheezing, asthma, or emphysema.,GASTROINTESTINAL: , Normal; Negative for pain, vomiting, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, change in stool, rectal pain, hernia, hepatitis, gallbladder disease, hemorrhoids, or bleeding.,GENITOURINARY:, Normal female OR male; Negative for incontinence, UTI, dysuria, hematuria, vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding, breast lumps, nipple discharge, skin or nipple changes, sexually transmitted diseases, incontinence, yeast infections, or itching.,SKIN: , Normal; Negative for rashes, keratoses, skin cancers, or acne.,MUSCULOSKELETAL: , Normal; Negative for back pain, joint pain, joint swelling, arthritis, joint deformity, problems with ambulation, stiffness, osteoporosis, or injuries.,NEUROLOGIC: , Normal; Negative for blackouts, headaches, seizures, stroke, or dizziness.,PSYCHIATRIC: , Normal; Negative for anxiety, depression, or phobias.,ENDOCRINE:,  Normal; Negative for diabetes, thyroid, or problems with cholesterol or hormones.,HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC: , Normal; Negative for anemia, swollen glands, or blood disorders.,IMMUNOLOGIC: , Negative; Negative for steroids, chemotherapy, or cancer.,VASCULAR:,  Normal; Negative for varicose veins, blood clots, atherosclerosis, or leg ulcers.
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DESCRIPTION: Normal female review of systems template.  Negative for fever, weight change, fatigue, or aching.

general medicine, cough, sputum, shortness of breath, fever, weight, fatigue, aching, nose, throat, swelling, disease, incontinence, bleeding, heartbeat, blood, joint,

The provided text is a template for a normal review of systems (ROS) for a female patient in general medicine, indicating no significant findings or abnormalities. It is a standard procedure used as part of routine check-ups and does not involve high-stakes medical decision-making. There are no acute issues or critical situations mentioned that would elevate the urgency or risk level.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Normal ENT Exam

EARS, NOSE, MOUTH AND THROAT: , The nose is without any evidence of any deformity.  The ears are with normal-appearing pinna.  Examination of the canals is normal appearing bilaterally.  There is no drainage or erythema noted.  The tympanic membranes are normal appearing with pearly color, normal-appearing landmarks and normal light reflex.  Hearing is grossly intact to finger rubbing and whisper.  The nasal mucosa is moist.  The septum is midline.  There is no evidence of septal hematoma.  The turbinates are without abnormality.  No obvious abnormalities to the lips.  The teeth are unremarkable.  The gingivae are without any obvious evidence of infection.  The oral mucosa is moist and pink.  There are no obvious masses to the hard or soft palate.  The uvula is midline.  The salivary glands appear unremarkable.  The tongue is midline.  The posterior pharynx is without erythema or exudate.  The tonsils are normal appearing.
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DESCRIPTION: Sample normal ear, nose, mouth, and throat exam.

general medicine, erythema, tympanic, mouth, throat, ears, mucosa, noseNOTE,: Thesetranscribed medical transcription sample reports and examples are provided by various users andare for reference purpose only. MTHelpLine does not certify accuracy and quality of sample reports.These transcribed medical transcription sample reports may include some uncommon or unusual formats;this would be due to the preference of the dictating physician. All names and dates have beenchanged (or removed) to keep confidentiality. Any resemblance of any type of name or date orplace or anything else to real world is purely incidental.,

The situation described is a standard documentation of an ENT (ear, nose, throat) exam with normal findings. It does not imply any immediate health concerns or urgent issues. Typically, a routine or normal exam is not considered high-stakes. High-stakes situations usually involve serious or urgent medical concerns, potential risks to life or health, or decisions with significant consequences. Hence, this is a low-stakes situation in the context of everyday medical practice.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: MRI Brain - CO poisoning

CC:, Found down.,HX:, 54y/o RHF went to bed at 10 PM at her boyfriend's home on 1/16/96. She was found lethargic by her son the next morning. Three other individuals in the house were lethargic and complained of HA that same morning. Her last memory was talking to her granddaughter at 5:00PM on 1/16/96. She next remembered riding in the ambulance from a Hospital. Initial Carboxyhemoglobin level was 24% (normal < 1.5%) and ABG 7.41/30/370 with O2Sat 75% on 100%FiO2.,MEDS:, unknown anxiolytic, estrogen.,PMH:, PUD, ?stroke and memory difficulty in the past 1-2 years.,FHX:, unknown.,SHX:, divorced. unknown history of tobacco/ETOH/illicit drug use.,EXAM: ,BP126/91, HR86, RR 30, 37.1C.,MS:, Oriented to name only. Speech without dysarthria. 2/3 recall at 5minutes.,CN:, unremarkable.,MOTOR: ,full strength throughout with normal muscle tone and bulk.,SENSORY: ,unremarkable.,COORD/STATION:, unremarkable.,GAIT:, not tested on admission.,GEN EXAM:, notable for erythema of the face and chest.,COURSE:, She underwent a total of four dives under Hyperbaric Oxygen ( 2 dives on 1/17 and 2 dives on 1/18). Neuropsychologic assessment on 1/18/96 revealed marked cognitive impairments with defects in anterograde memory, praxis, associative fluency, attention, and speed of information processing. She was discharged home on 1/19/96 and returned on 2/11/96 after neurologic deterioration. She progressively developed more illogical behavior, anhedonia, anorexia and changes in sleep pattern. She became completely dependent and could not undergo repeat neuropsychologic assessment in 2/96. She was later transferred to another care facility against medical advice. The etiology for these changes became complicated by a newly discovered history of possible ETOH abuse and usual "anxiety" disorder.,MRI brain, 2/14/96, revealed increased T2 signal within the periventricular white matter, bilaterally. EEG showed diffuse slowing without epileptiform activity.
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DESCRIPTION: MRI Brain, Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

MRI Brain, Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

The situation involves a case of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which is a serious medical condition that can lead to significant neuropsychological deficits and potentially irreversible brain damage. The patient has undergone hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which indicates the medical team views this as a high-stakes scenario. The patient's initial carboxyhemoglobin level of 24% is considerably above normal, indicating severe exposure. The subsequent neurological deterioration and cognitive impairments underscore the potential long-term impacts of CO poisoning. Therefore, this is a high-stakes medical situation as it involves acute toxic exposure with serious immediate and long-term health consequences.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Jaw Pain - ER Visit

CHIEF COMPLAINT: , Jaw pain.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:  ,This is a 58-year-old male who started out having toothache in the left lower side of the mouth that is now radiating into his jaw and towards his left ear.  Triage nurse reported that he does not believe it is his tooth because he has regular dental appointments, but has not seen a dentist since this new toothache began.  The patient denies any facial swelling.  No headache.  No swelling to the throat.  No sore throat.  No difficulty swallowing liquids or solids.  No neck pain.  No lymph node swelling.  The patient denies any fever or chills.  Denies any other problems or complaints.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,  CONSTITUTIONAL:  No fever or chills.  No fatigue or weakness.  HEENT:  No headache.  No neck pain.  No eye pain or vision change.  No rhinorrhea.  No sinus congestion, pressure, or pain.  No sore throat.  No throat swelling.  The patient does have the toothache on the left lower side that radiates towards his left ear as previously described.  The patient does not have ear pain or hearing change.  No pressure in the ear.  CARDIOVASCULAR:  No chest pain.  RESPIRATIONS:  No shortness of breath.  GASTROINTESTINAL:  No nausea or vomiting.  No abdominal pain.  MUSCULOSKELETAL:  No back pain.  SKIN:  No rashes or lesions.  NEUROLOGIC:  No vision or hearing change.  No speech change.  HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC:  No lymph node swelling.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: , None.,PAST SURGICAL HISTORY:,  None.,CURRENT MEDICATIONS: , None.,ALLERGIES: , NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , The patient smokes marijuana.  The patient does not smoke cigarettes.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , VITAL SIGNS:  Temperature 98.2 oral, blood pressure is 168/84, pulse is 87, respirations 16, and oxygen saturation is 100% on room air and interpreted as normal.  CONSTITUTIONAL:  The patient is well nourished, well developed.  The patient appears to be healthy.  The patient is calm, comfortable in no acute distress, looks well.  The patient is pleasant and cooperative.  HEENT:  Head is atraumatic, normocephalic, and nontender.  Eyes are normal with clear cornea and conjunctivae bilaterally.  Nose, normal without rhinorrhea or audible congestion.  There is no tenderness over the sinuses.  Ears are normal without any sign of infection.  No erythema or swelling of the canals.  Tympanic membranes are intact and normal without any erythema, bulging, air fluid levels, or bubbles behind it.  MOUTH:  The patient has a dental fracture at tooth #18.  The patient states that the fracture is a couple of months old.  The patient does not have any obvious dental caries.  The gums are normal without any erythema, swelling, or evidence of infection.  There is no fluctuance or suggestion of abscess.  There is slight tenderness of the tooth #18.  The oropharynx is normal without any sign of infection.  There is no erythema, exudate, lesion, or swelling.  Mucous membranes are moist.  Floor of the mouth is normal without any tenderness or swelling.  No suggestion of abscess.  There is no pre or post auricular lymphadenopathy either.  NECK:  Supple.  Nontender.  Full range of motion.  No meningismus.  No cervical lymphadenopathy.  No JVD.  No carotid artery or vertebral artery bruits.  CARDIOVASCULAR:  Heart is regular rate and rhythm without murmur, rub, or gallop.  RESPIRATIONS:  Clear to auscultation bilaterally.  No shortness of breath.  GASTROINTESTINAL:  Abdomen is normal and nontender.  MUSCULOSKELETAL:  No abnormalities are noted to the back, arms, or legs.  The patient has normal use of the extremities.  SKIN:  No rashes or lesions.  NEUROLOGIC:  Cranial nerves II through XII are intact.  The patient has normal speech and normal ambulation.  PSYCHIATRIC:  The patient is alert and oriented x4.  Normal mood and affect.  No evidence of clinical intoxification.  HEMATOLOGIC/LYMPHATIC:  No lymphadenitis is palpated.,DIAGNOSES:,1.  ACUTE LEFT JAW PAIN.,2.  #18 DENTAL FRACTURE, WHICH IS AN ELLIS TYPE II FRACTURE.,3.  ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE.,CONDITION UPON DISPOSITION: , Stable.,DISPOSITION:,  Home.,PLAN: , We will have the patient follow up with his dentist Dr. X in three to five days for reevaluation.  The patient was encouraged to take Motrin 400 mg q.6h. as needed for pain.  The patient was given prescription for Vicodin for any breakthrough or uncontrolled pain.  He was given precautions for drowsiness and driving with the use of this medication.  The patient was also given a prescription for pen V.  The patient was given discharge instructions on toothache and asked to return to emergency room should he have any worsening of his condition, develop any other problems or symptoms of concern.
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DESCRIPTION: Patient started out having toothache, now radiating into his jaw and towards his left ear.  Ellis type II dental fracture.

general medicine, jaw pain, dental appointment, ellis type ii fracture, ellis type, dental fracture, toothache, tenderness, pressure, erythema,

The patient is presenting with jaw pain that originated as a toothache, associated with a dental fracture. While this could potentially lead to more serious complications, such as an infection or worsening fracture, the current condition seems manageable with dental follow-up, pain management, and precautionary antibiotics. The patient's vital signs are generally stable, and there are no immediate life-threatening symptoms or signs of systemic infection. However, elevated blood pressure is noted, which needs monitoring. The patient is sent home with a plan for follow-up, indicating the current situation is not emergent. Therefore, while there is a need for attention and follow-up, the immediate stakes are moderate.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Insect Sting

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:,  Patient is a 76-year-old white male who presents with his wife stating that he was stung by a bee on his right hand, left hand, and right knee at approximately noon today.  He did not note any immediate reaction.  Since that time, he has noted some increasing redness and swelling to his left hand, but he denies any generalized symptoms such as itching, hives, or shortness of breath.  He denies any sensation of tongue swelling or difficulty swallowing.,The patient states he was stung approximately one month ago without any serious reaction.  He did windup taking Benadryl at that time.  He has not taken anything today for his symptoms, but he is on hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol for hypertension as well as a baby aspirin each day.,ALLERGIES: , HE DOES HAVE MEDICATION INTOLERANCES TO SULFA DRUGS (HEADACHE), MORPHINE (NAUSEA AND VOMITING), AND TORADOL (ULCER).,SOCIAL HISTORY: , Patient is married and is a nonsmoker and lives with his wife, who is here with him.,Nursing notes were reviewed with which I agree.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION,VITAL SIGNS:  Temp and vital signs are all within normal limits.,GENERAL:  In general, the patient is an elderly white male who is sitting on the stretcher in no acute distress.,HEENT:  Head is normocephalic and atraumatic.  The face shows no edema.  The tongue is not swollen and the airway is widely patent.,NECK:  No stridor.,HEART:  Regular rate and rhythm without murmurs, rubs, or gallops.,LUNGS:  Clear without rales, rhonchi, or wheezes.,EXTREMITIES:  Upper extremities, there is some edema and erythema to the dorsum of the left hand in the region of the distal third to fifth metacarpals.  There was some slight edema of the fourth digit, on which he still is wearing his wedding band.  The right hand shows no reaction.  The right knee is not swollen either.,The left fourth digit was wrapped in a rubber tourniquet to express the edema and using some Surgilube, I was able to remove his wedding band without any difficulty.  Patient was given Claritin 10 mg orally for what appears to be a simple local reaction to an insect sting.  I did explain to him that his swelling and redness may progress over the next few days.,ASSESSMENT: , Local reaction secondary to insect sting.,PLAN: , The patient was reassured that this is not a serious reaction to an insect sting and he should not progress to such a reaction.  I did urge him to use Claritin 10 mg once daily until the redness and swelling has gone.  I did explain that the swelling may worsen over the next two to three days, it may produce a large local reaction, but that anti-histamines were still the mainstay of therapy for such a reaction.  If he is not improved in the next four days, follow up with his PCP for a re-exam.
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DESCRIPTION: Local reaction secondary to insect sting.  Patient was stung by a bee on his right hand, left hand, and right knee at approximately noon today.

general medicine, stung by a bee, local reaction, insect sting, reaction, insect, bee, knee, edema, sting, swelling, hand

The situation involves a medical encounter where a patient experienced a local reaction to bee stings. The patient's vital signs are normal and he does not have signs of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the tongue. The assessment confirmed it's a local reaction with a plan involving standard antihistamine treatment. The situation is not life-threatening and has been managed appropriately with the recommendation for follow-up if symptoms persist.


Medical Specialty: General Medicine
Sample Name: Hypothermia - Discharge Summary

DIAGNOSIS AT ADMISSION: , Hypothermia.,DIAGNOSES ON DISCHARGE,1. Hypothermia.,2. Rule out sepsis, was negative as blood cultures, sputum cultures, and urine cultures were negative.,3. Organic brain syndrome.,4. Seizure disorder.,5. Adrenal insufficiency.,6. Hypothyroidism.,7. Anemia of chronic disease.,HOSPITAL COURSE:  ,The patient was admitted through the emergency room.  He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.  He was rewarmed and had blood, sputum, and urine cultures done.  He was placed on IV Rocephin.  His usual medications of Dilantin and Depakene were given.  The patient's hypertension was treated with fluid boluses.  The patient was empirically placed on Synthroid and hydrocortisone by Dr. X.  Blood work consisted of a chemistry panel that was unremarkable, except for decreased proteins.  H&H was stable at 33.3/10.9 and platelets of 80,000.  White blood cell counts were normal, differential was normal.  TSH was 3.41.  Free T4 was 0.9.  Dr. X felt this was consistent with secondary hypothyroidism and recommended Synthroid replacement.  A cortisol level was obtained prior to administration of hydrocortisone.  This was 10.9 and that was not a fasting level.  Dr. X felt because of his hypothyroidism and his hypothermia that he had secondary adrenal insufficiency and recommended hydrocortisone and Florinef.  The patient was eventually changed to prednisone 2.5 mg b.i.d. in addition to his Florinef 0.1 mg on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  The patient was started back on his tube feeds.  He tolerated these poorly with residuals.  Reglan was increased to 10 mg q.6 h. and erythromycin is being added.  The patient's temperature has been stable in the 94 to 95 range.  Other vital signs have been stable.  His urine output has been diminished.  An external jugular line was placed in the Intensive Care Unit.  The patient's legal guardian, Janet Sanchez in Albuquerque has requested he be transported there.  As per several physicians in Albuquerque and Dr. Y, an internist, we will accept him once we have a nursing home available to him.  He is being transported back to the nursing home today and discharge planners are working on getting him a nursing home in Albuquerque.  His prognosis is poor.
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DESCRIPTION: Hypothermia.  Rule out sepsis, was negative as blood cultures, sputum cultures, and urine cultures were negative.  Organic brain syndrome.  Seizure disorder.  Adrenal insufficiency.  Hypothyroidism.  Anemia of chronic disease.

general medicine, sepsis, organic brain syndrome, seizure disorder, anemia of chronic disease, adrenal insufficiency, blood, cultures

The discharge summary for a patient with hypothermia includes several serious and chronic conditions: suspected infections, organic brain syndrome, seizure disorder, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, and anemia. The patient is in critical condition requiring ICU care and specific medication management. The summary indicates the complexity of managing multiple conditions and the poor prognosis only adds to the seriousness of the situation. Moreover, the involvement of legal guardians and the need for inter-hospital transport emphasize the high-stakes nature of the case.