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The patient is a 55-year-old African-American male that was last seen in clinic on 07/29/2008 with diagnosis of new onset seizures and an MRI scan, which demonstrated right contrast-enhancing temporal mass.  Given the characteristics of this mass and his new onset seizures, it is significantly concerning for a high-grade glioma.

Yes, that's right.

When was your last visit, sir?

What exactly does that mean, doctor?

Doctor: Good afternoon, sir. Did you just have a birthday? I don't have my chart with me right now, the nurse is bringing it.
Patient: Good afternoon, sir. Yes, I just turned fifty five.
Doctor: You identify as African American, correct?
Patient: Yes, that's right.
Doctor: When was your last visit, sir?
Patient: Um, it was on July twenty ninth two thousand eight.
Doctor: Yes, I see. Did we go over your M R I results?
Patient: No, I was having those new seizures, remember?
Doctor: Yes, I do. Well, the M R I demonstrated right contrast temporal mass.
Patient: What exactly does that mean, doctor?
Doctor: Well, given this mass, and your new seizures, I am concerned that this could be a high grade glioma, we'll need to do more tests.

The situation involves a potential diagnosis of a high-grade glioma, a serious and potentially life-threatening brain tumor. The patient's health and future treatment depend on accurate diagnosis and timely intervention. This makes it a high-stakes scenario as it significantly impacts the patient's life expectancy, quality of life, and requires careful medical management.

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Positive for stroke and sleep apnea.

Oh yes, stroke.

Anything else?

Sleep apnea.

Doctor: Any medical issues running in your families?
Patient: Oh yes, stroke.
Doctor: Anything else?
Patient: Sleep apnea.

The user has indicated a family history of stroke and sleep apnea, both of which are serious medical conditions. Stroke is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention and has long-term health implications. Sleep apnea is associated with significant health risks, including increased risk of cardiovascular issues and stroke. Understanding these familial health issues is crucial for medical professionals to assess the patient's risk factors and develop an appropriate monitoring or prevention plan. Therefore, the stakes are relatively high in this conversation as it pertains to assessing and managing potential health risks.


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MSK: Negative myalgia, negative joint pain, negative stiffness, negative weakness, negative back pain.

Any pain in your muscles?

No, no pain.

How about joint pain?

Um no, I don't feel any joint pain.

Okay, good.

Um, nothing like that.

Do you have any back pain?

No.

Okay.

Doctor: Any pain in your muscles?
Patient: No, no pain.
Doctor: How about joint pain?
Patient: Um no, I don't feel any joint pain.
Doctor: Okay, good.
Doctor: Do you feel any stiffness or weakness in your muscle?
Patient: Um, nothing like that.
Doctor: Do you have any back pain?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Okay.

The situation involves basic medical screening questions regarding musculoskeletal symptoms, and the user is reporting no symptoms. This is a routine part of medical history-taking and does not involve any immediate concern or diagnostic urgency. Both the user's responses and the nature of the questions suggest there are no high-risk factors currently being addressed.


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Noncontributory.

No.

No.

Doctor: Anyone in family with any blood or heart issues?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Anyone diabetic or with any other issues in family?
Patient: No.

The conversation involves discussing family medical history, which is routine in medical assessments. The user has responded with 'No' to both questions, indicating that there are no known family issues affecting them. This is part of a standard procedure and does not indicate an immediate high-stakes situation.


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Father died of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, age 71. Mother died of stroke, age 81.

Anything for anyone else?

Doctor: Can you tell me about your family? Did anyone in your family have any medical problems?
Patient: Oh yeah. My father died of thoracic aortic aneurysm. He was seventy one years old at that time.
Doctor: Anything for anyone else?
Patient: Yeah, my mom died of stroke. She was around eighty one.

The family medical history provided by the user indicates a genetic predisposition to cardiovascular issues. Understanding this history is crucial for assessing the user's risk and possibly recommending preventive measures or further testing. Given the serious nature of these conditions, the stakes are relatively high for the user's health and future medical guidance.


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Reviewed and remained unchanged.

No. No changes.

Doctor: It is good to see you again. How have you been?
Patient: It is good to see you too. I have been good.
Doctor: Have anything changes to your medical history or social history since the last time I saw you?
Patient: No. No changes.

The provided conversation indicates a routine follow-up interaction wherein the medical assistant is confirming the patient's medical history. There is no indication of any new symptoms, urgent issues, or decisions being made that would elevate the stakes of this encounter. This appears to be a standard check-up with no changes reported by the patient, suggesting a low-stakes situation.


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Two half-brothers, ages 26 and 28, both in good health.  Parents are in good health.  A maternal great-grandmother had a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of leg in her 40s.  A maternal great-uncle developed leukemia around age 50.  A maternal great-grandfather had bone cancer around age 80.  His paternal grandfather died of colon cancer at age 73, which he had had since age 68.  Adult-onset diabetes is present in distant relatives on both sides.

What is your family medical history?

How old are your brothers?

Any family history of diabetes?

Doctor: What is your family medical history?
Patient: My parents do not have any health conditions. I have two half brothers that are in good health as well.
Doctor: How old are your brothers?
Patient: Twenty six and twenty eight. My grandmother on my mom's side had D V T in her leg. I think she was in her forty's.
Doctor: Any family history of diabetes?
Patient: I think my aunt from my dad's side of the family and my cousins on my mom's side of the family are diabetic? Oh. My great grandfather had bone cancer.  He was in his eighties. My mom's brother was recently diagnosed with leukemia. He is around fifty years old. Then my dad's dad had colon cancer at seventy three. He had it since he was sixty eight, though. I think that is it.

The situation involves the collection of family medical history, which is a routine part of preventative healthcare and risk assessment. While there are mentions of serious health conditions like leukemia and cancer, the risk assessment in itself is not immediately life-threatening. It's a normal medical process to assess potential hereditary vulnerabilities but doesn't imply immediate danger or an urgent healthcare need. Therefore, the stakes are not extremely high in this context.


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He is retired from the social security administration x 20 years.  He travels a lot and is extremely active.  He does not smoke.  He consumes alcohol socially only.  He does not use illicit drugs.  He is married.

Are you still working, sir?

That's awesome.

Do you drink?

Yes, but only socially.

How about smoking or any drugs?

Okay.

Doctor: Are you still working, sir?
Patient: No, I am retired now. I worked for twenty years in social security administration.
Patient: Now I just enjoy my life with my wife, we travel a lot. I like to be extremely active.
Doctor: That's awesome.
Doctor: Do you drink?
Patient: Yes, but only socially.
Doctor: How about smoking or any drugs?
Patient: No, I don't smoke or do any kind of drugs or anything.
Doctor: Okay.

This situation involves a retired individual who is leading a healthy and active lifestyle. The conversation is routine and covers general lifestyle habits such as drinking and smoking. There are no indications of any immediate or significant health risks or decisions that could drastically alter the user's well-being. Therefore, it is considered a low-stakes situation.


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No known drug allergies.

No.

Doctor: Do you know about any allergies from any medications?
Patient: No.

The conversation pertains to confirming the absence of drug allergies, which is a standard procedure prior to prescribing medication. While important for patient safety, this is a routine inquiry in medical settings rather than an emergency or critical situation. Therefore, the stakes are moderate as it ensures medications are prescribed safely but does not involve immediate life-or-death decisions.


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The patient is a 79-year-old African-American female with a self reported height of 5 foot 3 inches and weight of 197 pounds.  She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1983.  She is not allergic to any medicines.

Did the nurses get your height?

No, they didn't.

How tall are you?

I'm five foot three inches.

Thank you, and how much do you weigh?

No, not that I know of.

Doctor: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can you tell me more about yourself, please?
Patient: Well, I'm seventy nine, and I'm an African American women.
Doctor: Did the nurses get your height?
Patient: No, they didn't.
Doctor: How tall are you?
Patient: I'm five foot three inches.
Doctor: Thank you, and how much do you weigh?
Patient: Um, I'm about one hundred ninety seven pounds.
Doctor: Great, and do you have any major medical conditions that I should know about?
Patient: I've had type two diabetes since nineteen eighty three.
Doctor: Thank you, and do you have any allergies to any medicine?
Patient: No, not that I know of.

The situation involves gathering basic information about a patient's medical history and current health status. Although this is important for providing adequate care, the interaction itself is routine and does not involve an urgent or life-threatening scenario. The patient is stable, there's no immediate medical emergency, and the information being gathered is part of standard medical procedure.


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He is a tobacco user.  He does not drink.  He lives alone, but has family and social support to look on him.

What's your living situation like?

Yeah, I'd say so.

I smoke, but I don't drink.

You know smoking is bad for you, right?

Doctor: What's your living situation like?
Patient: I uh live alone, but I can count on my family and friends to keep me company.
Doctor: Do they serve as a good support system for you?
Patient: Yeah, I'd say so.
Doctor: And as for drinking and drugs, do you drink or use tobacco products?
Patient: I smoke, but I don't drink.
Doctor: You know smoking is bad for you, right?
Patient: Yeah, yeah. I've heard this talk one too many times. I'll try to quit eventually.

The conversation primarily concerns the user's lifestyle choices, specifically smoking. While smoking is a significant health concern, in this interaction, it appears to be a routine discussion rather than an urgent or high-stakes situation. The user is aware of the risks and seems to have a supportive social circle, which can aid in potentially quitting smoking in the future.


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Generalized anxiety and hypertension, both under fair control.

How've you been feeling lately?

Good, I guess.

How've you been managing your anxiety?

Doctor: How've you been feeling lately?
Patient: Good, I guess.
Doctor: How've you been managing your anxiety?
Patient: I recently started therapy and I'm scheduled to see a psychiatrist sometime next week.
Doctor: Good, good. And any problems with your blood pressure?
Patient: I've been taking my blood pressure meds so it's been fine.

The user mentions generalized anxiety and hypertension but both are under fair control. They have started therapy and are scheduled to see a psychiatrist, which shows they are actively managing their conditions. Their blood pressure is also controlled with medication. These factors indicate that their health situation is currently stable, making the stakes relatively low.


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Negative for use of alcohol or tobacco.

Hello, how are you today?

I am doing well.

I have some questions about my liver.

No, I do not smoke.

Doctor: Hello, how are you today?
Patient: I am doing well.
Doctor: Great. What would you like to bring up today?
Patient: I have some questions about my liver.
Doctor: Alright. Let's start with the basics. Do you drink? Excessive drinking can cause issues with the liver.
Patient: No, I do not. I take a lot of Tylenol for pain and I am worried it is effecting my liver.
Doctor: Okay, that is a common concern. We can address that today. Do you happen to smoke?
Patient: No, I do not smoke.

The user expressed concern about the impact of taking a lot of Tylenol on their liver. Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is known to potentially cause liver damage if taken in excessive amounts. This concern warrants attention because liver damage can be severe and sometimes life-threatening if not managed properly. Therefore, the situation involves the risk of a potentially serious health issue. However, it is still a concern that can often be managed effectively with proper medical guidance, hence it is not the highest intensity of high-stakes situations compared to immediate medical emergencies.


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Not otherwise pertinent.

Hello, I will ask you a few questions.

Hm.

Any headaches or breathlessness?

Nope.

Any skin problems?

Nope, nothing new.

Any pain in the chest or anywhere else?

Nope.

Any other problem that I should know.

I can't think of any.

Doctor: Hello, I will ask you a few questions.
Patient: Hm.
Doctor: Any headaches or breathlessness?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Any skin problems?
Patient: Nope, nothing new.
Doctor: Any pain in the chest or anywhere else?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Any other problem that I should know.
Patient: I can't think of any.

The situation involves a routine medical inquiry, where the patient is currently not reporting any health issues or symptoms. There are no immediate signs of a medical emergency or a situation that requires urgent intervention. Thus, the stakes are relatively low.


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EXTREMITIES: No cyanosis, clubbing or edema.

Not that I notice.

Nope.

No.

Doctor: Did you ever see that your skin is turning blue or greyish in color?
Patient: Not that I notice.
Doctor: Any swelling like there is water filled inside?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Have you ever noticed any kind of swelling in your fingers or toes?
Patient: No.

The situation involves a routine assessment of extremities for potential circulation or cardiovascular issues. The patient's responses do not indicate any alarming symptoms that require immediate action. This is a standard part of a medical examination, and the absence of symptoms such as cyanosis, clubbing, or edema typically suggests normal condition in this context. Thus, the stakes are relatively low since there are no immediate health threats indicated.


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She has not had any prior surgeries.  Her general health has been excellent except for the above-indicated problems.

Lucky you. No prior surgeries?

Doctor: Any health problems or health conditions?
Patient: No. I have never had any health issues. Other than why I am why I am her today.
Doctor: Lucky you. No prior surgeries?
Patient: I know right? No, I have never had any surgeries.

The user is visiting a medical assistant, presumably for a routine check-up or a mild health issue. There are no prior surgeries or medical conditions noted, suggesting no immediate critical health concern. The conversation does not indicate an emergency or severe condition.


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1.  Hypertension. 2.  Hypercholesterolemia. 3.  Osteoarthritis. 4.  Fatigue.

Patient: I am always tired, I don't know what to do.
Doctor: Yeah, your fatigue can be due to so many reasons. You have many underlying conditions. You have hypertension, high cholesterol, and osteoarthritis. All this can add up and lead to fatigue. I think you need to really take care of your health.

The situation involves a patient experiencing fatigue, which could be related to their underlying health conditions like hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and osteoarthritis. While fatigue itself is generally not immediately life-threatening, it could indicate worsening of existing conditions or poor management of chronic illnesses. This could lead to more serious health issues if not addressed. However, based on the provided information, this does not seem to be an emergency or a situation with immediate severe consequences.


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The patient is a 49-year-old white female, established patient to Dermatology, last seen in the office on 08/10/2004.  She comes in today for reevaluation of her acne plus she has had what she calls a rash for the past two months now on her chest, stomach, neck, and back.  On examination, this is a flaring of her acne with small folliculitis lesions.  The patient has been taking amoxicillin 500 mg b.i.d. and using Tazorac cream 0.1, and her face is doing well, but she has been out of her medicine now for three days also.  She has also been getting photofacials at Healing Waters and was wondering about what we could offer as far as cosmetic procedures and skin care products, etc.  The patient is married.  She is a secretary.

How is your husband doing?

He's doing fine. Just working a lot.

Oh, yes. I am white.

Thanks! Are you still working too?

I understand. How is your acne doing?

Oh, no. Is that bad?

I see. Has that been helpful?

Doctor: Nice to see you again, miss. I see your last visit was back on August tenth two thousand and four. How are you?
Patient: Hi, doctor. Nice to see you again as well. I've been doing fine.
Doctor: How is your husband doing?
Patient: He's doing fine. Just working a lot.
Doctor: Great! I hope the work isn't getting him too stressed out. Also, I need to fill out the ethnicity section in your paperwork; it seems to be missing. What ethnicity do you identify as?
Patient: Oh, yes. I am white.
Doctor: Thanks! Are you still working too?
Patient: Yeah, I am. My secretary position has been super stressful lately.
Doctor: I understand. How is your acne doing?
Patient: I think it's been getting better, but I've had this rash for the last two months on my chest, stomach, neck, and back.
Doctor: I see. Let me take a look at this rash. I see you have these small folliculitis lesions that are pus filled bumps centered on your hair.
Patient: Oh, no. Is that bad?
Doctor: It's treatable. It seems like it's happening because your acne is flaring up.
Patient: Oh, really. Is it because I stopped my medication for the last three days?
Doctor: I forgot what I prescribed you. Let me take a look at my notes. Oh, I see. I prescribed you five hundred milligrams of Amoxicillin to take twice a day and a point one Tazorac cream. Have those been working?
Patient: Yeah, they have. I noticed my face started to get better.
Doctor: Continue to take those and try not to stop it. Have you been trying anything else?
Patient: I actually started going to Healing Waters to get photofacials.
Doctor: I see. Has that been helpful?
Patient: Yeah, it has, but I want a faster treatment. I'm only forty nine and want to look younger. Are there any procedures or skin care products that can be used to help my face look better?

The situation involves a routine medical follow-up for a dermatological condition, which is the management of acne and associated rash due to folliculitis. While the patient is seeking additional cosmetic procedures, the primary health concern (the rash) is treatable and not life-threatening. Given the non-critical nature of the medical issue, the stakes are relatively low. The conversation also covers cosmetic interests, which are generally considered low-stakes compared to urgent medical needs.


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He says he has had numbness of toes for a long time.  He denies any visual problems.  His legs have been swelling up from time to time for a long time.  He also has history of COPD and gets short of breath with minimal activity.  He is also not able to walk due to his weight.  He has had ulcers on his legs, which he gets discharge from.  He has chronic back pain and takes OxyContin.  He denies any constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.  There is no chest pain.  He does get short of breath on walking.

Hello! How are you doing today?

A long time.

Are you able to get up and move around?

No. I just feel out of breath.

Do you take anything for your pain?

I take OxyContin for my back pain.

Okay. Let me look.

Doctor: Hello! How are you doing today?
Patient: Hi! I am stuck in here, so I am not doing great.
Doctor: How long have your legs been swollen like this?
Patient: They swell up like this from time to time but it has been happening for a long time. I also can't feel my toes.
Doctor: How long has the numbness of your toes been going on?
Patient: A long time.
Doctor: Are you able to get up and move around?
Patient: I can't walk because of my weight. It is too much for me. When I try to get up, I get short of breath. I have C O P D. I can't do much but sit here. I am in a lot of pain all the time.
Doctor: When you get up and try to walk around, do you experience any chest pain or visual problems?
Patient: No. I just feel out of breath.
Doctor: Do you take anything for your pain?
Patient: I take OxyContin for my back pain.
Doctor: Do you ever experience any constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting?
Patient: No. I have these sore on my legs, that ooze.
Doctor: Okay. Let me look.

The patient is experiencing several concerning symptoms, including chronic leg swelling, numbness, ulcers with discharge, and significant mobility issues due to weight and COPD. These symptoms could indicate severe underlying health issues, such as circulatory problems or infection, and the patient's immobility puts them at risk for further complications. The use of OxyContin also suggests severe and chronic pain management, which needs careful monitoring. The multiple health problems and the risk of serious outcomes make this a high-stakes situation.


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Multiple problems, main one is chest pain at night.

Is this chest pain new for you?

How would you describe the pain?

Like a gnawing sensation.

How long does each episode last?

Few seconds I think.

No.

Doctor: Is this chest pain new for you?
Patient: For the most part, yeah. It's been happening the last few nights.
Doctor: How would you describe the pain?
Patient: Like a gnawing sensation.
Doctor: How long does each episode last?
Patient: Few seconds I think.
Doctor: How would you rate the pain out of ten with ten being the worst?
Patient: I'd say it's about a five or six outta ten.
Doctor: Have you tried taking anything for pain relief?
Patient: No.
Doctor: And are you having any other symptoms that I should know about? Like shortness of breath or leg swelling?
Patient: No, mainly just the chest pain, and of course, everything else I follow up with you about.

The patient is experiencing chest pain with a gnawing sensation at night, although it is brief and moderate. Even without associated symptoms like shortness of breath or leg swelling, chest pain can point to potentially serious issues such as cardiac problems or gastrointestinal issues. Therefore, it is important to take chest pain seriously and seek further medical evaluation to rule out any life-threatening conditions.


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Remarkable for being married, retired, quit smoking in 1997, rare use of alcohol, lives locally with his wife.

And how long have you been married?

Wow, that's remarkable.

Okay.

Doctor: And how long have you been married?
Patient: I have been happily married for forty five years.
Doctor: Wow, that's remarkable.
Patient: Yes, we have a small house by the bay just two miles away from your office. This is my dream house. I always dreamt of living in a house with a waterfront and when I retired, I moved here with my wife. It's nice and peaceful.
Doctor: That's amazing! Okay so tell me something do you drink or smoke?
Patient: Oh, I quit smoking long time ago. Was it ninety six or ninety seven? Hm I think I quit smoking in nineteen ninety seven. I do enjoy a glass of wine or beer but very occasionally.
Doctor: Okay.

The conversation is casual and involves discussing the user's lifestyle choices and living situation. It provides general background information which might be relevant for understanding the user's health habits. However, there is no indication of a medical emergency, critical decision-making, or high-risk medical issues being addressed in this interaction.


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To follow a low-salt diet.

Do you mean like chips and junk food?

Okay. Why?

Okay I will cut it.

Yes, so follow a low salt diet.

Okay.

Doctor: Do you know what foods have a high level of salt?
Patient: Do you mean like chips and junk food?
Doctor: Yes mostly. And pickles.. I want you to avoid them.
Patient: Okay. Why?
Doctor: Because it is harmful for your current condition.
Patient: Okay I will cut it.
Doctor: Yes, so follow a low salt diet.
Patient: Okay.

The situation involves dietary advice for a patient, likely related to a medical condition that could be affected by salt intake. However, the user appears to already understand and accept the advice given, indicating that it's not a critical, life-threatening decision being made at this moment. Nonetheless, it contributes to the patient's overall health management, so it's not entirely trivial.


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Positive for arthritis in his grandmother.  No history of pediatric arthritis.  There is history of psoriasis in his dad.

I know that my grandma had arthritis.

Doctor: Please, tell me more about your family's medical history. Are there any conditions I should know about?
Patient: I know that my grandma had arthritis.
Doctor: Good to know, did you have arthritis as a child?
Patient: No, I didn't have anything like that. I thought only old people got that.
Doctor: Generally, but it can happen in children as well. What about psoriasis, is there any history of that anywhere?
Patient: Yes, my dad has that. I see the commercials for the medicines all the time.

The situation involves gathering a patient's family medical history, specifically focusing on arthritis and psoriasis. While this information is important for understanding potential hereditary risks, the immediate stakes are not high since no urgent medical decision or action is currently required. This is part of routine medical information gathering to assess potential risk factors for conditions that could manifest over a long period.


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The patient is a 68-year-old man who returns for recheck.  He has a history of ischemic cardiac disease, he did see Dr. XYZ in February 2004 and had a thallium treadmill test.  He did walk for 8 minutes.  The scan showed some mild inferior wall scar and ejection fraction was well preserved.  He has not had difficulty with chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea, nocturnal dyspnea, or edema.

I do not have any issues like that.

Doctor: Hello, sir. Welcome back. Looks like we are going to revaluate your heart issues. You have a history of ischemic cardiac disease, correct? Can you also state your age?
Patient: Sixty eight. Yes. I saw doctor X Y Z in February two thousand four and he made me walk on a treadmill for eight minutes. Do you have the results from that?
Doctor: I do. The scan showed some wall scarring but also that the amount of blood leaving your heart per contraction was normal. Do you experience any chest pain, palpitations, difficulty sleeping at night, leg or arm swelling, or shortness of breath while lying flat?
Patient: I do not have any issues like that.

The situation involves a re-evaluation of a patient with a history of ischemic cardiac disease, but the patient is currently not reporting any symptoms indicative of a decline in health, such as chest pain or difficulty breathing. While heart disease can be serious, the patient's current state does not exhibit immediate concerning signs that would escalate the situation to a high-stakes situation. Therefore, while attention to details and patient monitoring is essential, it isn't an emergent or high-pressure scenario at this moment.


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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.

Yes, all of the above.

Okay.

Doctor: Any nausea, vomiting diarrhea, or fever?
Patient: Yes, all of the above.
Doctor: Okay.

The symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever all present simultaneously can indicate a serious illness or infection and may lead to dehydration or more severe conditions if not addressed properly. Such symptoms can be caused by various factors ranging from food poisoning to more serious conditions like infections or certain chronic diseases. Therefore, it's important to assess the situation carefully and consider if immediate medical attention is needed, especially if symptoms are severe or persist.


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Prostate cancer with metastatic disease as previously described.

What type of cancer again?

I had prostate cancer.

Did it travel anywhere in your body?

Yes, it was metastatic.

Doctor: What type of cancer again?
Patient: I had prostate cancer.
Doctor: Did it travel anywhere in your body?
Patient: Yes, it was metastatic.

The situation being discussed involves metastatic prostate cancer. Metastatic cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition as it indicates that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. The stakes are high due to the implications for the patient's health, treatment options, and overall prognosis.


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The patient's father also suffered from bilateral hip osteoarthritis.

Doctor: Do you have any major medical conditions that run in your family that I should know about?
Patient: What exactly do you mean by that, doctor?
Doctor: Well, it could be anything from depression to high blood pressure, to cancer.
Patient: Oh, yeah, my dad also has arthritis in both of his hips.

The situation involves discussing family medical history, which is important for understanding potential hereditary health risks. However, the immediate context of the conversation does not involve any acute medical emergencies or critical decisions that need to be made. It is a routine medical inquiry aimed at better understanding the patient's health background, rather than a discussion with immediate consequences. Therefore, while it has relevance for long-term health management, it is not immediately high-stakes.


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The patient is a 55-year-old gentleman who presents for further evaluation of right leg weakness.  He has difficulty recollecting the exact details and chronology of his problem.  To the best of his recollection, he thinks that about six months ago he developed weakness of his right leg.  He describes that he is reaching to get something from a cabinet and he noticed that he was unable to stand on his right toe.  Since that time, he has had difficulty pushing off when he walks.  He has mild tingling and numbness in his toes, but this has been a chronic problem and nothing new since he has developed the weakness.  He has chronic mild back pain, but this has been persistent for many years and has not changed.  He has experienced cramps in both calves for the past year.  This dissipated about two months ago.  He does not think that his left leg is weak.  He does not have any bowel or bladder incontinence.  There is no radicular pain.  He does not think that the problem is progressive, meaning that the weakness that he perceives in his right leg is no different than when it was six months ago. He first sought medical attention for this problem in October.  He then saw you a couple of months later.  He has undergone an EMG and nerve conduction studies.  Unfortunately, he cannot undergo an MRI of his spine because he has an ear implant.  He has had a CT scan that shows degenerative changes, but nothing obviously abnormal. In addition, the patient has hyperCKemia.  He tells me that he has had an elevated CK prior to starting taking stat medications, although this is not entirely clear to me.  He thinks that he is not taking Lipitor for about 15 months and thought that his CK was in the 500 or 600s prior to starting it.  Once it was started, it increased to about 800 and then came down to about 500 when it was stopped.  He then had a recent bump again up to the 1000 and since Lipitor has been stopped, his CK apparently has returned to about the 500 or 600s.  I do no have any laboratory data to support these statements by the patient, but he seems to be up to speed on this.  More recently, he has been started taking Zetia. He does not have any proximal weakness.  He denies any myalgias.

Hi there! I am Doctor Jones, sir.

Hello! It is nice to meet you.

What brings you into see me today?

Can you tell me what you do remember?

How long has that been going on?

No. I don't think so.

No.

What medications are those?

Yes, he did.

Yes, I just started Zetia.

No.

Can you remind me how old you are?

I am fifty-five.

Doctor: Hi there! I am Doctor Jones, sir.
Patient: Hello! It is nice to meet you.
Doctor: What brings you into see me today?
Patient: I have had this weakness in my right leg for quite some time now.
Doctor: How long has this been going on and do you know how you injured yourself?
Patient: I think that it was about six months ago that the weakness in my leg started. I don't really remember how it happened.
Doctor: Can you tell me what you do remember?
Patient: I was reaching to get something from a cabinet, and I noticed that I was unable to stand on my right toe. Ever since then I have had difficulty pushing off when walking.  My toes were tingling and numb.
Doctor: Was the numbness and tingling mild, moderate, or severe?
Patient: It was a mild feeling, but this has been an ongoing problem that has been the same since the weakness started.
Doctor: Have you had any other pain any where else in your body?
Patient: I have had back pain, but this has been going on for many years and has not changed.
Doctor: Is the back pain been mild, moderate, or severe?
Patient: I would say mild. I have also been having cramping in both calves.
Doctor: How long has that been going on?
Patient: For the past year but it stopped about two months ago.
Doctor: Have you had any weakness in the left leg?
Patient: No. I don't think so.
Doctor: Have you had any pain around right leg and the area of numbness and tingling?
Patient: No. Everything that is going on with my right leg has pretty much been the same since it started six months ago. I have not gotten worse or better.
Doctor: Have you had any bowel or bladder incontinence? Any radicular pain?
Patient: No.
Doctor: When did you first see a doctor for the issue? I remember that you told me you saw a different provider prior to coming to see me.
Patient:  I saw the other doctor in October. That was a couple of months before I came to see you.
Doctor: I see in your chart that we did a CT scan that shows degenerative changes, but nothing obviously abnormal. Remind me why we did not do a MRI of your spine?
Patient: I cannot have an MRI because of my ear implant.
Doctor: That is unfortunate. It looks like we were able to do an EMG and nerve conduction studies. What medications are you taking currently?
Patient: I had an elevated CK before I started taking stat medications.
Doctor: What medications are those?
Patient: I am not taking Lipitor anymore. I think I took it for about fifteen months.
Doctor: Do you know what your levels of your CK were before you started taking medication?
Patient: I thought that my CK was in the five hundred or six hundreds prior to starting it. Once I started it, my levels increased to about eight hundred and then came down to about five hundred again when it was stopped. I recently stopped taking Lipitor because my levels were up to the thousand's and then my CK apparently has returned to about the five hundreds or six hundreds.
Doctor: I don't see any labs in your chart. Did your primary do labs for your CK levels?
Patient: Yes, he did.
Doctor: Okay. Have you started any other medications?
Patient: Yes, I just started Zetia.
Doctor: Have you experienced any weakness or pain after starting Zetia?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Can you remind me how old you are?
Patient: I am fifty-five.

The situation involves a patient with persistent right leg weakness and elevated CK levels, which can indicate underlying neuromuscular or other systemic issues. While there is no progression of weakness, the inability to perform certain diagnostic procedures like MRI due to an ear implant complicates the evaluation. Elevated CK levels and the history of medication use raise concerns about potential muscle damage or other conditions. However, there is no immediate life-threatening condition noted, such as severe weakness, rapid progression, or systemic symptoms like incontinence or severe pain. Hence, while the situation requires further medical evaluation, it is not immediately high-stakes.


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The patient does not smoke nor drink alcohol.

Do you smoke cigarettes?

No, I do not.

Good, no one should.

Yeah, it's a bad habit.

Okay. How about alcohol?

No, I don't drink either.

Okay.

Yeah.

Doctor: Do you smoke cigarettes?
Patient: No, I do not.
Doctor: Good, no one should.
Patient: Yeah, it's a bad habit.
Doctor: Okay. How about alcohol?
Patient: No, I don't drink either.
Doctor: Okay.
Patient: Yeah.

The interaction is a routine part of gathering a patient's medical history. The patient is confirming that they do not engage in smoking or drinking, which are standard inquiries. While knowing a patient’s lifestyle choices can influence medical decisions, this portion of the information gathering is low-stakes in itself and doesn't require immediate or critical decisions.


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He has diabetes, but this is well controlled.  He also has hepatitis C and HIV.

Well, it is well under control.

Doctor: How are your sugar levels these days, sir?
Patient: Well, it is well under control.
Doctor: That's good. Do you have any other medical condition?
Patient: Yes, I have hepatitis C. I also have HIV.

The user has multiple chronic health conditions (diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV), but reports that their diabetes is well-controlled. Managing these conditions requires careful monitoring and consistent treatment. While the situation involves serious health issues, the user's current state doesn't present an immediate crisis or emergency, suggesting moderate stakes in a regular medical context.


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Bactrim, which causes nausea and vomiting, and adhesive tape.

Ah, yes I am very allergic to Bactrim.

It causes you side effects?

Yes, It causes me nausea and vomiting.

I see.

Interesting.

Doctor: And how about any allergies? Are you allergic to any drug or anything?
Patient: Ah, yes I am very allergic to Bactrim.
Doctor: It causes you side effects?
Patient: Yes, It causes me nausea and vomiting.
Doctor: I see.
Patient: I think I am also allergic to adhesive tape. I get this skin rash almost immediately if I use adhesive tapes.
Doctor: Interesting.

The situation involves a patient disclosing allergies to both a medication (Bactrim) and adhesive tape, which could have significant health implications if not properly noted. Allergies, especially in a medical context, can lead to serious adverse reactions if ignored. The patient’s reaction to Bactrim includes nausea and vomiting, which are uncomfortable but manageable symptoms. The potential allergy to adhesive tape involves a rash, which also needs to be handled carefully to avoid worsening skin conditions. While these are important considerations for patient safety, they are not immediately life-threatening if properly managed. Overall, the stakes are significant but not at the highest level.


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This is a 56-year-old female who fell on November 26, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. while at work.  She did not recall the specifics of her injury but she thinks that her right foot inverted and subsequently noticed pain in the right ankle.  She describes no other injury at this time.

Good afternoon, ma'am.

Good afternoon, doctor.

I'm fifty six, doctor.

When did this happen?

No, just this one right now.

Doctor: Good afternoon, ma'am.
Patient: Good afternoon, doctor.
Doctor: Before we get started, I just need some background information. How old are you?
Patient: I'm fifty six, doctor.
Doctor: Good, what's a young lady like you doing in my office? I hear you got hurt, what happened?
Patient: I don't remember exactly what happened, but my foot twisted and there was so much pain right away.
Doctor: When did this happen?
Patient: Um, it was on November twenty sixth two thousand seven. I think it was around eleven thirty in the morning.
Doctor: Okay, do you have any other injuries I should know about?
Patient: No, just this one right now.

This situation involves a patient with a potential musculoskeletal injury, specifically an ankle injury. While the pain and mobility issues could affect the patient's daily activities and quality of life temporarily, it is not life-threatening or severe enough to be considered high-stakes. The situation requires attention and care, but it is not a critical medical emergency.


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polysubstance abuse. smoked 1 pack per day for 15years.

Have you ever smoked?

Yes, I've been smoking around one pack.

Each day, is it?

Yes.

For how long?

Around fifteen years.

Doctor: Have you ever smoked?
Patient: Yes, I've been smoking around one pack.
Doctor: Each day, is it?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: For how long?
Patient: Around fifteen years.
Doctor: Do you take any other drug or consume alcohol?
Patient: Yeah, I'm an addict. I take oxy and a few more narco stuff, which I get from the street, and I drink a lot. I need help.

The user has disclosed polysubstance abuse, including smoking, narcotics, and alcohol consumption, and has expressed a need for help. This indicates a serious health risk and potential for life-threatening complications, making it a high-stakes situation that requires immediate medical attention and intervention.


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This is a 36-year-old white female who presents to the office today with a complaint of left knee pain.  She is approximately five days after a third Synvisc injection.  She states that the knee is 35% to 40 % better, but continues to have a constant pinching pain when she full weight bears, cannot handle having her knee in flexion, has decreased range of motion with extension.  Rates her pain in her knee as a 10/10.  She does alternate ice and heat.  She is using Tylenol No. 3 p.r.n. and ibuprofen OTC p.r.n. with minimal relief.

Yes, I do.

Yes, unfortunately, it still is.

Did that provide any relief at all?

Are you still having the pinching pain?

Can you bend this knee at all?

No, not all the way, look.

Yes, that's not out all the way.

It hurts really bad, doctor.

Oh, it's easily a ten out of ten.

Have you used ice or heat?

Yes, I use both. I alternate the two.

What medicines are you taking?

Have those helped at all?

I'd say they helped pretty minimally.

Doctor: Good morning, ma'am. Did you have a good thirty-sixth birthday?
Patient: Yes, thank you. It was a nice day, despite the knee pain.
Doctor: That's good, we'll get back to that knee in a moment. Just to confirm, you identify as white, correct?
Patient: Yes, I do.
Doctor: Thank you. I just needed to make sure my chart was correct. So, is this left knee still bothering you?
Patient: Yes, unfortunately, it still is.
Doctor: You've had three Synvisc injections, correct? When was your last one?
Patient: Yes, that was about five days ago, right before my birthday.
Doctor: Did that provide any relief at all?
Patient: Well, I'd say there's been, um, thirty-five or forty percent improvement.
Doctor: Are you still having the pinching pain?
Patient: Yes, it's so bad when I try to put my full weight onto this knee.
Doctor: Can you bend this knee at all?
Patient: Ow, no, please stop. I can't handle that bending, doctor.
Doctor: Can you straighten the knee out for me, please?
Patient: No, not all the way, look.
Doctor: Yes, that's not out all the way.
Patient: It hurts really bad, doctor.
Doctor: With ten being the worst pain ever, how would you rate your pain today out of ten?
Patient: Oh, it's easily a ten out of ten.
Doctor: Have you used ice or heat?
Patient: Yes, I use both. I alternate the two.
Doctor: What medicines are you taking?
Patient: I'm using that Tylenol with codeine you gave me and then some ibuprofen I got from the grocery store.
Doctor: Have those helped at all?
Patient: I'd say they helped pretty minimally.

The situation involves a patient experiencing severe knee pain, rated as 10 out of 10, with limited relief from medication. While the pain and discomfort are significant, it does not appear to be life-threatening or an emergency medical condition. The severity of the pain impacts the patient's daily life and mobility, but high-stakes situations are usually associated with life-threatening or emergency scenarios. Hence, it is moderately high-stakes due to the impact on the patient's quality of life.


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Reviewed and unchanged.

Yes. That's all the same as last time.

Doctor: Hello, how are you doing today? Before we get started, I am going to do a basic review of your medical and social history.
Patient: Sounds good. Nothing has changed from last visit.
Doctor: On your chart we have that you are a non smoker, non drinker, and do not use drugs. We also have written that you do not have any past surgeries or medical conditions. Does that check out?
Patient: Yes. That's all the same as last time.

The conversation involves a routine review of medical and social history information that remains unchanged from the previous visit. The user confirms that they are a non-smoker, non-drinker, and have no past surgeries or medical conditions. This indicates a standard checkup process without immediate concerns or high-stakes decision-making.


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Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, recent C. diff colitis, which had resolved based on speaking to Dr. X.  Two weeks ago, he had seen the patient and she was clinically well.

And?

Yeah.

Ok alright.

Thanks doc.

Doctor: So I talked to Doctor X about your problems.
Patient: And?
Doctor: And he said your recent intestine infction is resolved. Which is C Diff colitis. You saw him two weeks back right?
Patient: Oh Thank God! Yes thanks, recently i saw him.
Doctor: Yeah.
Patient: Ok alright.
Doctor: And we have Hypertension and high Cholesterol as well which we talked about.
Patient: Thanks doc.

The situation involves a medical follow-up regarding a resolved infection of C. diff colitis, along with ongoing conditions of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. While the patient's current concern, a resolved intestinal infection, is no longer an immediate threat, hypertension and hyperlipidemia require ongoing management and can lead to serious health issues if untreated. However, the interaction focuses more on routine management and reassurance rather than addressing an urgent or life-threatening situation.


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Congestion, tactile temperature.

How can we help you today?

Thank you!

Doctor: How can we help you today?
Patient: Oh doctor, I have congestion, and I think I might have a fever. When I touched my forehead earlier it felt much warmer than usual.
Doctor: Oh sorry to hear that. Let me see what we can do.
Patient: Thank you!

The situation involves the user having symptoms like congestion and a potential fever. These symptoms are generally indicative of common illnesses such as colds or flus and are not immediately life-threatening. However, they could potentially lead to more severe conditions if left untreated or if the user has underlying health issues. Therefore, while the situation requires attention and proper care, it is not directly high-stakes unless new information suggests a severe condition.


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This 68-year-old man presents to the emergency department for three days of cough, claims that he has brought up some green and grayish sputum.  He says he does not feel short of breath.  He denies any fever or chills.

How are you?

No, I don't feel short of breath.

How about fever?

No I do not have any fever.

Any chills?

Nope.

Okay so that's why you came to E D?

Sure, I am sixty eight years old.

Doctor: How are you?
Patient: I am well, I have a bad cough and some green, grey things are coming out.
Doctor: Oh I am sorry, is it causing any shortness of breath?
Patient: No, I don't feel short of breath.
Doctor: How about fever?
Patient: No I do not have any fever.
Doctor: Any chills?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Okay so that's why you came to E D?
Patient: Yes I have been having this for three days and with this sputum I got scared.
Doctor: I am sorry, we can help you. How old are you?
Patient: Sure, I am sixty eight years old.

The patient is a 68-year-old man who is experiencing a persistent cough with green and grayish sputum for three days, without shortness of breath, fever, or chills. While the situation may indicate a potential respiratory infection, potentially pneumonia, the absence of more severe symptoms like shortness of breath or high fever suggests that it is not immediately life-threatening. However, at his age, it is essential to rule out serious conditions, so medical evaluation is prudent. The stakes are moderate due to his age and the unexplained nature of the symptom.


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High blood pressure, obesity, right patellar fracture with pin in 1990, and history of blood clots.

Have you ever had surgery?

Doctor: Do you have any health conditions that I should be aware of?
Patient: Well, as you can see, I'm obese, and I also have high blood pressure.
Doctor: Have you ever had surgery?
Patient: Yeah, I've fractured my right knee before, and they fixed it with a pin, that was in, um, nineteen ninety.
Doctor: Thank you, anything else you can remember?
Patient: Oh yeah, I have a history of blood clots.

This situation involves a patient with multiple health conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, a history of a patellar fracture, and a history of blood clots. These conditions can complicate medical treatment and may require careful management and monitoring, especially given the risk of cardiovascular complications associated with blood clots and high blood pressure. While this situation does not present an immediate life-or-death scenario, the combination of health issues does increase the stakes regarding ongoing and future health care needs.


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The patient has NG tube in place for decompression.  She says she is feeling a bit better.

Yes.

And how do you feel after that?

I am feeling bit better.

Doctor: You were placed on nasogastric tube for decompression, right?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: And how do you feel after that?
Patient: I am feeling bit better.

While the patient is feeling a bit better after nasogastric tube placement, NG tube decompression is generally a sign of a serious underlying condition requiring close monitoring and care. The situation's stakes are related to the patient's overall health, potential complications from the NG tube, and underlying medical issues causing gastric issues. Thus, while the immediate relief is positive, the situation remains high-stakes due to its medical complexity.


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1.  History of congestion, possibly enlarged adenoids, or just her anatomy. 2.  Ingrown toenail, but slowly resolving on its own.

Any medical problems?

Have you seen an ENT for this?

No, not as of right now.

Mind if I take a look?

I don't mind.

Doctor: Any medical problems?
Patient: Yeah, I've been suffering from congestion for a few years now.
Doctor: Have you seen an ENT for this?
Patient: I did a year or so ago. They think it could be due to enlarged adenoids or just my anatomy.
Doctor: Do you have plans to see the ENT in the near future?
Patient: No, not as of right now.
Doctor: If it's causing you discomfort, then I recommend scheduling another follow-up visit. Is there anything else that's bothering you today?
Patient: Um my toenail has been bothering me a lot.
Doctor: Mind if I take a look?
Patient: I don't mind.
Doctor: It looks like you have an ingrown nail. It seems to be improving on its own.

The conversation involves medical concerns that currently do not appear life-threatening. The user's main issues are chronic congestion possibly linked to enlarged adenoids or their anatomy, and an ingrown toenail that is resolving on its own. While both issues can cause discomfort, they don't typically escalate to high-stakes situations unless complications arise. Following up with an ENT is advised to manage the congestion, but there isn't immediate urgency or significant risk present in the context provided.


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She is married.  She is a nonsmoker.

Hello, miss. How are you doing today?

Oh, no. When did it start?

Nope. I've never smoked before.

Doctor: Hello, miss. How are you doing today?
Patient: I was doing fine until my head started to hurt.
Doctor: Oh, no. When did it start?
Patient: Earlier today. I got really stressed because my husband was bothering me, and my kids kept running around.
Doctor: I see. Do you smoke to relieve the stress?
Patient: Nope. I've never smoked before.

The situation involves a patient experiencing a headache due to stress at home. While discomforting, stress-induced headaches are not typically life-threatening or urgent unless accompanied by other severe symptoms. Therefore, it is not a high-stakes medical situation.


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The patient comes back to see me today.  She is a pleasant 77-year-old Caucasian female who had seen Dr. XYZ with right leg pain.  She has a history of prior laminectomy for spinal stenosis.  She has seen Dr. XYZ with low back pain and lumbar scoliosis post laminectomy syndrome, lumbar spinal stenosis, and clinical right L2 radiculopathy, which is symptomatic.  Dr. XYZ had performed two right L2-L3 transforaminal epidural injections, last one in March 2005.  She was subsequently seen and Dr. XYZ found most of her remaining symptoms are probably coming from her right hip.  An x-ray of the hip showed marked degenerative changes with significant progression of disease compared to 08/04/2004 study.  Dr. XYZ had performed right intraarticular hip injection on 04/07/2005.  She was last seen on 04/15/2005.  At that time, she had the hip injection that helped her briefly with her pain.  She is not sure whether or not she wants to proceed with hip replacement.  We recommend she start using a cane and had continued her on some pain medicines. The patient comes back to see me today.  She continues to complain of significant pain in her right hip, especially with weightbearing or with movement.  She said she had made an appointment to see an orthopedic surgeon in Newton as it is closer and more convenient for her.  She is taking Ultracet or other the generic it sounds like, up to four times daily.  She states she can take this much more frequently as she still has significant pain symptoms.  She is using a cane to help her ambulate.

Happy birthday!

Thank you, doctor.

Thank you. Yes, doctor. That's correct.

Yes.

Have you ever had surgery on your back?

How did you respond to the procedure?

Do you remember which side it was in?

It was in the right side, L2-L3.

Did he do any imaging on this hip?

When was that?

Correct.

Yes, it still hurts.

What makes the pain worse?

Does this help the pain?

Doctor: Good morning, ma'am. You're here for a follow up, correct?
Patient: Yes, doctor. Guess what, I just had my seventy seventh birthday.
Doctor: Happy birthday!
Patient: Thank you, doctor.
Doctor:  Just to confirm, ma'am, you identify as White, correct?
Patient: Thank you. Yes, doctor. That's correct.
Doctor: Okay, walk me through this. So, you've seen doctor X Y Z before, correct?
Patient: Yes, that's right. I saw him for low back pain and lumbar scoliosis post laminectomy syndrome, lumbar spinal stenosis, and symptomatic right L two radiculopathy.
Doctor: You were having right leg pain when you saw him?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Have you ever had surgery on your back?
Patient: Yes, I had spinal stenosis, so they did, um, a laminectomy.
Doctor: How did you respond to the procedure?
Patient: Well, I had lower back pain and some arthritis in my spine after.
Doctor: How have you been treated for these following the surgery?
Patient: Um, Doctor X Y Z did some injections into my lower back.
Doctor: Do you remember which side it was in?
Patient: It was in the right side, L2-L3.
Doctor: When was the last time you had these injections into the lower back?
Patient: The last one was in March of two thousand five.
Doctor: How did your symptoms progress following the injections?
Patient: Well, I went back to Doctor X Y Z, and then he thought that the symptoms I was having were coming from my right hip.
Doctor: Did he do any imaging on this hip?
Patient: Yes, I had some done when I saw him on, um, August fourth two thousand four.
Doctor: Okay, the x rays we took today show marked degenerative changes, and a progression since the x rays taken back in August when you saw Doctor X Y Z.
Patient: Oh no. Oh, he also did the injections into my right hip.
Doctor: When was that?
Patient: Um, it was on April seventh two thousand five, and the last time I saw him was April fifteenth.
Doctor: Is that when you had the last injections?
Patient: Correct.
Doctor: Has anyone talked to you about doing a hip replacement?
Patient: Yes, but right now I'm not sure if I want to do it.
Doctor: Are you still having pain in that right hip today?
Patient: Yes, it still hurts.
Doctor: What makes the pain worse?
Patient: Well, anything that puts weight on this hip hurts really bad.
Doctor: Okay, if it hurts that bad you should be using a cane. Did you ever get one?
Patient: Yes, I used one to come in here today, in fact.
Doctor: Good. Do you have any other appointments scheduled?
Patient: Yeah, I made an appointment with an orthopedist in Newton. It's closer to my house.
Doctor: That's fine. What medicines are you taking?
Patient: Um, I take the generic for Ultracet. Sometimes I take as many as four times a day.
Doctor: Does this help the pain?
Patient: No, I'm still in pretty significant pain, doctor.

This situation involves a 77-year-old patient with significant medical history, including previous surgeries and ongoing severe pain that affects her daily life and mobility. The patient is contemplating a hip replacement, which is a major decision and surgery, especially given her age and medical history. Her condition and treatment decisions could significantly impact her quality of life and mobility, making it a moderately high-stakes situation.


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The patient has a previous history of a left traumatic wrist injury, which has left him with a chronic scapholunate problem and possibly other problems in his wrist.  However, he was doing relatively fine and tolerating the wrist soreness that he had, which is day to day, but it has not gotten much worse until this injury.  Once he lifted the object out of the back of his car and it started to hurt, then he was significantly more affected than he was before, and now pain is more on the ulnar side of his wrist than on the radial side of his wrist.  He is here now for evaluation.

Hello, sir. How are you doing today?

I hurt my left wrist again.

Oh, no. Again? Did you hurt it before?

I see. How did you hurt it?

Did it hurt before that?

The recent injury made it worse?

My scapho- what?

Doctor: Hello, sir. How are you doing today?
Patient: I hurt my left wrist again.
Doctor: Oh, no. Again? Did you hurt it before?
Patient: Yeah, I did. I've actually hurt it a lot. The most recent one was probably the worst pain of my life.
Doctor: I see. How did you hurt it?
Patient: I was lifting some things out of the trunk of my car, and it started hurting.
Doctor: Did it hurt before that?
Patient: Yeah, it did. It was sore and stuff, but the pain wasn't bothering me too much. I kind of just lived with it. Some days it would be fine, but other days it would hurt a little more.
Doctor: The recent injury made it worse?
Patient: Yeah, it did. The pain after the incident got worse. I kind of feel it now more near my pinky area than my thumb area.
Doctor: I see. So, near your ulnar side and not as much the radial side. You said earlier your wrist was already sore, right? Why was that?
Patient: Remember how I told you about the time I had the worst pain of my life? That's how. I have some old notes you can see. Here you go.
Doctor: Thank you. Oh, wow. It says here you have chronic scapholunate problems and other problems too.
Patient: My scapho- what?
Doctor: It's just some ligament damage in your wrist. I'll see what we can do to get your wrist feeling better.

The situation involves a patient experiencing increased wrist pain following a previous chronic injury. While this affects the patient's quality of life, it is not immediately life-threatening. The scenario is moderately serious because it concerns worsening symptoms potentially indicative of further medical complications. However, it does not involve an immediately critical medical problem, which reduces the urgency.


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None.

Yes, that's right.

Doctor: So, just to confirm, no current medications?
Patient: Yes, that's right.

This question regarding a patient's current medication status is routine and part of standard procedure during medical consultations. It does not inherently involve high-stakes risk unless there is context that a potentially life-threatening condition requires immediate medication, which is not provided here.


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## Context

He lives alone.  He recently lost his partner.  This happened about six months ago.  He denies alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use.  He is now retired.  He is very active and walks about four miles every few days.

That's okay. I have nothing to hide.

Are you married?

No, none of these.

Are you working?

I'm retired now.

How active will you call yourself?

Doctor: I will ask you a few questions about your social history, sir.
Patient: That's okay. I have nothing to hide.
Doctor: Are you married?
Patient: I was, but I lost my wife six months ago. I live alone now.
Doctor: Do you smoke or drink? Have you ever tried any illegal drug?
Patient: No, none of these.
Doctor: Are you working?
Patient: I'm retired now.
Doctor: How active will you call yourself?
Patient: Hm, I'll say very active. I walk around four miles every day.

The situation involves a retired individual who recently lost his partner and lives alone. While the emotional impact of losing a partner can be significant, the conversation itself is a routine inquiry about lifestyle and social history, used to assess general well-being. The man leads an active lifestyle and has no issues with substance use, suggesting stable health. There is potential for underlying emotional distress due to the loss, but it is not explicitly discussed, and the focus is on lifestyle habits. Overall, this is a low-stakes situation as there is no immediate risk or crisis apparent in the dialogue.


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## Context

1.  Hypercholesterolemia. 2.  Diabetes mellitus. 3.  Sinusitis.

No.

Doctor: Have you been checking your blood sugar regularly?
Patient: Yes, I check it twice a day and I make sure to record the readings each time.
Doctor: That's great to hear. Do you mind if I take a look at the readings you brought with you today?
Patient: No, it's not a problem. Here, let me get my bag.
Doctor: Have you been experiencing any dizziness, excessive urination, fatigue, weight loss, or any other symptoms?
Patient: No.
Doctor: I have a copy of your blood work right here and it looks like your cholesterol is still pretty high. I'd like you to continue taking the cholesterol medication I prescribed and monitoring your cholesterol intake.
Patient: I need to do a better job of watching my cholesterol.
Doctor: For this reason, I'd like to schedule another follow up appointment and get you in in a few weeks after another blood draw.
Patient: I'll make an appointment today before I leave.
Doctor: Great, good. And how are your sinus symptoms since starting the Z Pak?
Patient: Much better. I feel almost as good as new.
Doctor: Wonderful. Okay then. Let me have a look at your sinuses and you'll be on your way.

The situation involves a routine follow-up for a patient with multiple manageable health conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, and sinusitis. The patient is managing their diabetes effectively, responding well to sinus treatment, and is engaged in discussions about cholesterol management. While these are important health issues, the interaction is standard for chronic condition management. Immediate life-threatening conditions are not present, and the patient is attentive to their health, suggesting limited urgency beyond regular monitoring and management.


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## Context

The patient has been complaining of diarrhea about 5 or 6 times a day for several weeks now.

What brings you into the office today?

I have been having diarrhea.

When did the diarrhea start?

Several weeks ago.

About five to six times a day.

Doctor: What brings you into the office today?
Patient: I have been having some stomach problems.
Doctor: What has been going on with your stomach? What are your symptoms?
Patient: I have been having diarrhea.
Doctor: When did the diarrhea start?
Patient: Several weeks ago.
Doctor: How many times of day do you have diarrhea?
Patient: About five to six times a day.

The patient is experiencing persistent diarrhea multiple times a day for several weeks. This could be indicative of a serious underlying health issue such as an infection, chronic gastrointestinal condition, or even something more serious. Persistent diarrhea can lead to dehydration and nutrient deficiencies, which are high-stakes medical concerns that require prompt medical evaluation.


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## Context

EYES: Negative visual changes, negative diplopia, negative scotomata, negative impaired vision.

Um, no.

Um, no.

So, no loss vision, right?

Right.

Doctor: Any problems with your eyesight? Like blur or double vision?
Patient: Um, no.
Doctor: Any partial loss of vision or blind spot?
Patient: Um, no.
Doctor: So, no loss vision, right?
Patient: Right.

The situation involves confirming the absence of vision issues during a routine medical assessment or check-up. Since the patient is reporting no issues with eyesight, there is no immediate concern or high-risk condition affecting the patient. This interaction appears to be a standard part of medical history taking or a routine examination process, typically not associated with high-stakes unless underlying conditions are suspected.


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## Context

Mental changes today.

What brings you into the office today?

I have been feeling strange lately.

Strange, in what way?

Has anything like this happened before?

Okay.

Doctor: What brings you into the office today?
Patient: I have been feeling strange lately.
Doctor: Strange, in what way?
Patient: Well, the other day I was driving and suddenly, I didn't know where I was or where I was driving to.
Doctor: That must have been very scary for you. How long did you feel disoriented?
Patient: It seemed to last about ten or fifteen minutes.
Doctor: Has anything like this happened before?
Patient: It has happened two times before this, but I was not driving.
Doctor: I would like to send you to a specialist to get some cognitive tests done.
Patient: Okay.

The user has experienced multiple episodes of sudden disorientation, including while driving, which poses a serious risk to their safety and others'. This kind of cognitive impairment needs prompt investigation by a specialist to rule out serious underlying conditions like neurological disorders. The stakes are high due to the potential danger to life and well-being if left unchecked.


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## Context

No fevers, no headaches, no shortness of breath currently.  No chest pain or tightness.  No abdominal pain, no heartburn, no constipation, diarrhea or dysuria.  Occasional stress incontinence.  No muscle or joint pain.  No concerns about her skin.  No polyphagia, polydipsia or polyuria.

Okay.

No.

No.

No.

No.

Doctor: I'm going to run through a list of symptoms and if you're experiencing one or more of these, please let me know.
Patient: Okay.
Doctor: You had previously mentioned that you sometimes experience an overactive bladder. Are you having any pain with urination or other urinary symptoms along with it?
Patient: No. Just occasionally, when I am really stressed, I start having trouble controlling my bladder.
Doctor: How about abdominal pain, excessive thirst or eating?
Patient: No.
Doctor: And no constipation, diarrhea, or heartburn?
Patient: No.
Doctor: How about chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, headaches, or fever?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Any problems with your skin, muscles, or joints?
Patient: No.
Doctor: I see. I'd like to order an ultrasound of your kidneys and run a urine test here in our lab.

The user described occasional stress incontinence without any other serious symptoms. The assistant is ordering an ultrasound of the kidneys and a urine test, which are routine diagnostic procedures to investigate urinary symptoms more thoroughly. The situation currently does not indicate any immediate or severe health threats based on the information provided, making the stakes relatively low.


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## Context

Mother and 2 maternal aunts with asthma. No history of renal or rheumatologic diseases.

Anyone have asthma at home?

Okay.

Yes.

No kidney problems.

Any rheumatological disorders?

Oh, no, no. Nothing like that.

Doctor: Anyone have asthma at home?
Patient: Yes, my mother and her two sisters have long term asthma.
Doctor: Okay.
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Any other diseases like kidney problems?
Patient: No kidney problems.
Doctor: Any rheumatological disorders?
Patient: Oh, no, no. Nothing like that.

The conversation is gathering medical history information regarding asthma and other possible underlying conditions. While asthma is a chronic condition that can have significant effects on quality of life, the conversation is routine and does not indicate an immediate crisis or high-risk situation. The focus is on gathering background health information, which is a standard procedure in medical practice.


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EKG is within normal limits, good sinus rhythm.  His axis is somewhat leftward.  CBC and BMP were normal and cardiac enzymes were negative x1.

How about blood tests?

Do you know what they are?

Yes, I can understand.

Doctor: Your E K G looks good. Rhythm is normal. Your axis is somewhat leftward, but this is a normal variation. It is not an abnormal finding and in most cases does not need any further treatment.
Patient: How about blood tests?
Doctor: Your CBC and BMP came back normal and your cardiac enzymes were negative x1.
Doctor: Do you know what they are?
Patient: Yes, I can understand.

The situation described involves medical test results, specifically an EKG, CBC, BMP, and cardiac enzymes. The results are described as normal and not indicating any immediate health concerns. This suggests that there is no current health emergency or high-stakes situation. The user understands their results and there is no indication of anxiety or requests for urgent clarification.


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## Context

None except the Amoxil and Aldex started on Monday.

What are your current medications?

Doctor: What are your current medications?
Patient: None, except the Amoxil and Aldex that I started on Monday.

The patient's statement about starting Amoxil (an antibiotic) and Aldex (a cold medication) indicates they might be dealing with an infection or respiratory condition. However, without more details about the condition's severity, this seems like a routine medical situation rather than a critical one. While it is medical-related, the stakes do not appear life-threatening based on the information given.


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## Context

This is a followup dietary consultation for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and possible metabolic syndrome.  The patient reports that she has worked hard for a number of weeks following the meal plan prescribed, but felt like she was gaining weight and not losing weight on it.  She is not sure that she was following it accurately.  She is trying to walk 1-1/2 to 2 miles every other day, but is increasing her time in the garden and doing other yard work as well.  Once she started experiencing some weight gain, she went back to her old South Beach Diet and felt like she was able to take some of that weight off.  However she realizes that the South Beach Diet is not a healthy diet for her and so is coming back for better instruction on safe weight loss and low-fat eating.

Hello there, how are you doing?

Yeah, same old, same old.

Yep. That's right.

Okay, did it help?

That's good. Then what's the issue?

Let's set a plan for you.

Doctor: Hello there, how are you doing?
Patient: I'm doing good. Thank you. How about you?
Doctor: Yeah, same old, same old.
Doctor: So, looks like we're here to discuss your diet. Is that right?
Patient: Yep. That's right.
Doctor: Okay, let me look through your chart. It looks like you have high lipid levels, high blood pressure and a possibility for a metabolic syndrome.
Patient: That looks like my chart. I'm kind of struggling here and I need your help.
Doctor: Yeah, tell me did you follow the meal plan that we gave to you?
Patient: I tried for many weeks to follow that meal plan that you gave me.
Doctor: Okay, did it help?
Patient: I don't know. I felt like I was still gaining weight instead of losing it.
Doctor: Did you follow it exactly as you are, as you were asked to do?
Patient: I tried my best. But I feel like I am not doing it correctly or something.
Doctor: Okay, tell me what kind of activities are you doing? How much physical activity are you doing on a regular basis?
Patient: I try to walk around one and a half to two miles like every other day, but I'm spending more time in my garden and doing the yard work by myself.
Doctor: That's good. Gardening gets-- can get hard and it helps you keep active.
Patient: Oh yes, picking up all those pots from here to there and knowing that backyard of mine, it's a hard job.
Doctor: Tell me what brings you here today? Like how can I help you?
Patient: So, I think the meal plan that you gave was not working for me and there was definitely some weight gain, so I went back to my old South Beach Diet.
Doctor: Okay. What were the results with your South Beach Diet then? Was it effective?
Patient: I was able to get some pounds off. I felt pretty good about it.
Doctor: That's good. Then what's the issue?
Patient: Well, you see, deep in my heart I know this South Beach Diet is not a healthy diet for me and that's why I'm back to you.
Doctor: I appreciate your honesty. You don't know how happy you made me by saying that.
Patient: Yeah. You know, I'm here. So, tell me what to do to lose all this extra weight and how to enforce a low fat diet? What are your recommendations for that?
Doctor: Let's set a plan for you.

The situation involves managing health conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and possible metabolic syndrome through diet, which are serious health concerns. While not immediately life-threatening, poorly managed, they can lead to more severe conditions over time. Therefore, making appropriate dietary changes is important in mitigating long-term health risks, but it's not an emergency situation.


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## Context

"I have had trouble breathing for the past 3 days"

How're you feeling today?

Honestly, I've had way better days.

I'm sorry. Why is that?

How long has this been going on?

Past three days.

Eh no.

No to that either.

Yeah, mostly when I exert myself.

Yes.

No asthma.

Doctor: How're you feeling today?
Patient: Honestly, I've had way better days.
Doctor: I'm sorry. Why is that?
Patient: I've been getting short of breath a lot more than I'm used to.
Doctor: How long has this been going on?
Patient: Past three days.
Doctor: Are you experiencing any leg pain or swelling?
Patient: Eh no.
Doctor: How about chest pain or anything like it?
Patient: No to that either.
Doctor: I must say, this is concerning. I'd like you to get a C T scan of your chest so we can see what's going on. For now, your pulse ox is in the high nineties so you won't be needing supplemental oxygen at this moment in time. Do you notice the shortness of breath getting worse when you're moving around?
Patient: Yeah, mostly when I exert myself.
Doctor: Okay, I see. And the frequency by which your're short of breath is new for you, correct?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Do you happen to have a history of asthma?
Patient: No asthma.

The user is experiencing a new onset of shortness of breath over the past three days, which worsens with exertion but still maintains a high pulse ox level. While not immediately life-threatening, shortness of breath can be a symptom of various serious conditions such as heart problems, pulmonary issues, or even an infection that warrants further investigation. The recommendation for a CT scan suggests the situation is being taken seriously but not emergent to the point of requiring immediate hospitalization.


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## Context

Cycle seven Ifosfamide, mesna, and VP-16 chemotherapy.

Hi, how are you?

I am well. I am feeling a much better.

Doctor: Hi, how are you?
Patient: I am well. I am feeling a much better.
Doctor: That's good. I gave you cycle seven ifosphomide, mesna and VP 16 chemotherapy.
Patient: Okay I don't understand what that means.

The context involves administering chemotherapy drugs, which is a critical aspect of cancer treatment. The patient's question indicates they do not understand the treatment they are receiving, which could have significant implications for their health, adherence to treatment, and emotional well-being. While the situation is part of routine care, the lack of understanding could lead to non-compliance or unnecessary anxiety, thus making understanding the treatment crucial.


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## Context

General:  No fever, chills, or night sweats.  Weight stable. HEENT:  No sudden blindness, diplopia, loss of vision, i.e., in one eye or other visual changes.  No hearing changes or ear problems.  No swallowing problems or mouth lesions. Endocrine:  Hypothyroidism but no polyuria or polydipsia.  She watches her blood sugars.  They have been doing quite well. Respiratory:  No shortness of breath, cough, sputum production, hemoptysis or breathing problems. Cardiovascular:  No chest pain or chest discomfort.  No paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, orthopnea, palpitations, or heart attacks. GI:  As mentioned, has had diarrhea though thought to be possibly due to Clostridium difficile colitis that now has gotten better.  She has had some irritable bowel syndrome and bowel abnormalities for years. GU:  No urinary problems, dysuria, polyuria or polydipsia, kidney stones, or recent infections.  No vaginal bleeding or discharge. Musculoskeletal:  As above. Hematological:  She has had some anemia in the past. Neurological:  No blackouts, convulsions, seizures, paralysis, strokes, or headaches.

You have hypothyroidism, correct?

Yes.

Okay.

Any fever, chills, or night sweats?

Nope.

Any unusual weight gain or loss?

No, my weight has been stable.

No.

Any hearing changes or ear problems?

Nope.

Nope, none of that.

Thankfully none of that.

No, none of that.

No.

Nope.

Doctor: You have hypothyroidism, correct?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Have you been watching your blood sugar?
Patient: Yes. It's been fine lately so has my anemia.
Doctor: Good to hear. I see here you were diagnosed with I B S and bowel abnormalities a few years ago.
Patient: My most recent bouts of diarrhea were likely due to C diff and they seem to have gotten better.
Doctor: I see my nurse didn't have the chance to go through the review of systems with you, so I will go through them now.
Patient: Okay.
Doctor: Any fever, chills, or night sweats?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Any unusual weight gain or loss?
Patient: No, my weight has been stable.
Doctor: Any visual changes, in one or both eyes?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Any hearing changes or ear problems?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: I know I already asked you about your hypothyroidism, but I wanted to check if you are having any excessive thirst or frequent urination?
Patient: Nope, none of that.
Doctor: Any shortness of breath, cough, coughing up excessive mucus or blood, or breathing problems?
Patient: Thankfully none of that.
Doctor: Okay, how about any kind of chest pain or discomfort, trouble breathing at night or when lying down, palpitations or heart attacks?
Patient: No, none of that.
Doctor: Any urinary problems, anything with your kidneys?
Patient: No.
Doctor: Any abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Good, I know you have had some anemia in the past, any new problems with that? Any blackouts, convulsions, seizures, paralysis, strokes, or headaches?
Patient: No, I have not had anemic labs in a while. And, no to any of those things you just listed as well.
Doctor: Alright, good. That is it for all of my symtom questions. Thank you for bearing with me for that.
Patient: No problem, I am just glad to not be experiencing a lot of those.

The conversation revolves around a standard medical assessment and review of symptoms for a patient managing multiple chronic health conditions, including hypothyroidism and IBS. While medical discussions inherently involve some level of importance, this particular exchange focuses on maintaining stability and managing conditions that seem to be under control. The patient reports no acute symptoms or severe health changes, indicating the situation is routine rather than emergent.


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## Context

The patient is a 56-year-old right-handed female with longstanding intermittent right low back pain, who was involved in a motor vehicle accident in September of 2005.  At that time, she did not notice any specific injury.  Five days later, she started getting abnormal right low back pain.  At this time, it radiates into the buttocks down the posterior aspect of her thigh and into the right lateral aspect of her calf.  Symptoms are worse when sitting for any length of time, such as driving a motor vehicle.  Mild symptoms when walking for long periods of time.  Relieved by standing and lying down.  She denies any left leg symptoms or right leg weakness.  No change in bowel or bladder function.  Symptoms have slowly progressed.  She has had Medrol Dosepak and analgesics, which have not been very effective.  She underwent a spinal epidural injection, which was effective for the first few hours, but she had recurrence of the pain by the next day.  This was done four and a half weeks ago. On examination, lower extremities strength is full and symmetric.  Straight leg raising is normal.

How old are you?

Fifty six.

Are you right handed or left handed?

I'm right handed.

Nope.

Nope.

Yeah sure.

Doctor: How old are you?
Patient: Fifty six.
Doctor: Are you right handed or left handed?
Patient: I'm right handed.
Doctor: So, you have this long standing on and off lower back pain on your right side. And it all happened after your motor vehicle accident in September of two thousand and five.
Patient: That's right. Right after accident. At that time, I did not feel anything, but five days later I started getting this abnormal like pain in the lower side of my back, especially on the right side. It kind of like moved from there to my buttocks on the posterior side on my thigh and on outside of my calf.
Doctor: Does anything elevate your pain or decreases it?
Patient: It gets worse when I'm sitting for a longer period, such as like driving or if I'm walking for a long period of time. It is a little less bad when walking, but still, it is there. Lying down relieves the pain for a bit and also standing helps.
Doctor: Is there any symptom like weakness or pain in your left leg or your right leg?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Any change in your bowel movement or your urine function?
Patient: Nope.
Doctor: Were your symptoms sudden or were they increasing gradually?
Patient: They increased slowly. I had the pain killers, Medrol but, it has not been very effective. I also had that big injection in my back. It helped me for a few hours but then next day it was all same for me.
Doctor: When did this happen? When did you get the injection?
Patient: This was done four and a half weeks ago.
Doctor: Okay, let me just quickly check your legs. They look full in strength, and they also seem symmetric to me. Can you raise your leg? Like straight up?
Patient: Yeah sure.
Doctor: Yeah, yes. Straight leg raising is also normal.

This situation pertains to a patient with chronic pain following a motor vehicle accident and involves ongoing assessment and management of her condition. While it is important because it affects her quality of life, it does not involve immediate life-threatening conditions or critical medical interventions. Symptoms such as no change in bowel or bladder function and normal strength and straight leg raising indicate no acute neurological compromise. Thus, while the situation is medically relevant and requires proper attention, it is not extremely high-stakes compared to more urgent medical scenarios.


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Married. Part-time farmer. Denied tobacco/ETOH/illicit drug use.

Are you married?

Yes.

Are you working?

I'm doing farming as a part time thing.

Nope.

Doctor: Are you married?
Patient: Yes.
Doctor: Are you working?
Patient: I'm doing farming as a part time thing.
Doctor: Do you drink or smoke or have taken any kind of drugs?
Patient: Nope.

The conversation involves gathering basic lifestyle and personal information from the user for medical purposes, such as marital status, occupation, and use of substances. This is routine information collected during medical assessments and does not involve any pressing issues or immediate risks to the patient's health based on the information provided. As such, it doesn't involve any high-stakes implications or decisions.


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None.

Have you ever had surgery, ma'am?

What, like a joint replacement?

Doctor: Have you ever had surgery, ma'am?
Patient: What, like a joint replacement?
Doctor: Well, it could be anything from a joint replacement to a C section.
Doctor: Oh, no. I've never had surgery. I had all of my children naturally.

The conversation revolves around a general inquiry about the patient's medical history, specifically if they have had any surgeries. This kind of conversation is routine in medical contexts to collect basic patient information. There is no immediate medical issue, emergency, or decision being discussed that would have significant consequences, thus it is low-stakes.


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Morphine, Darvocet, Flomax, Avodart and ibuprofen.

Are you taking any medication?

Yes, they have it in the chart.

Okay, let me take a look.

Nurse just updated them.

That's right.

Doctor: Are you taking any medication?
Patient: Yes, they have it in the chart.
Doctor: Okay, let me take a look.
Patient: Nurse just updated them.
Doctor: Yes I see Morphine, Darvocet, Flomax, Avodart and Ibuprofen.
Patient: That's right.

The conversation revolves around verifying a patient's medication list, which includes significant pain management and prostate medications like Morphine and Darvocet, as well as Flomax and Avodart. The presence of these medications suggests the patient may have serious health issues requiring careful management. However, the immediate context is simply the verification of the medication list, which is routine but critical for ensuring proper care management. Thus, the interaction is moderately high-stakes as it ensures patient safety by avoiding potential drug interactions or errors.


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noncontributory

Do you have any family medical history?

Doctor: Do you have any family medical history?
Patient: No. I don't know of any family health problems.

The user is providing basic health information regarding family medical history. While medical history is important for assessing overall health risks, stating an unknown family history does not imply an immediate high-stakes situation. The stakes would be higher if the user had reported serious or urgent medical symptoms.


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Positive for right upper quadrant pain.  He has occasional nausea, but no vomiting.  His appetite has decreased.  No joint pain, TIA, seizure or syncope.  Other review of systems is unremarkable. I reviewed his past medical history, past surgical history, and family history.

Hi, how are you?

Where exactly do you have pain?

Hm, do you have any nausea vomiting?

Okay.

No sir.

Nothing of that sort.

No, it's just me!

Hm, okay.

Doctor: Hi, how are you?
Patient: I am okay, but I have this pain on my right side of the chest which is troubling me.
Doctor: Where exactly do you have pain?
Patient: Ah, um it's kind of on the upper right side of my chest.
Doctor: Hm, do you have any nausea vomiting?
Patient: Yeah, I have nausea sometimes but no vomiting.
Doctor: How is your appetite are you having a proper diet?
Patient: No not really. I don't feel hungry that much, my appetite has reduced a lot.
Doctor: Okay.
Doctor: Any fever, diarrhea headache or joint pain?
Patient: No sir.
Doctor: Did you ever have any seizure or have loss consciousness or any stroke like symptoms?
Patient: Nothing of that sort.
Doctor: So, I just reviewed your past medical and surgical history. Tell me something, does anyone else in your family have this kind of chest pain?
Patient: No, it's just me!
Doctor: Hm, okay.

The patient is experiencing right upper quadrant pain with associated nausea and decreased appetite. While these symptoms can indicate a range of conditions, including gallbladder issues or liver problems, there is no immediate evidence of life-threatening conditions like a heart attack or other critical symptoms such as severe pain, breathing difficulties, or loss of consciousness. The absence of other severe symptoms and the routine nature of the medical inquiry suggests a moderate level of stakes. However, the situation still requires medical evaluation to rule out more serious conditions.