<u>Overview</u>
- Client Name: Sarah Jenkins
- Age: 34
- Height: 165 cm
- Occupation: Marketing Manager
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**PRIMARY COMPLAINT – **Chronic fatigue and unexplained weight gain
• Location: Generalised throughout the body, primarily impacting energy levels
- **Onset: **Started approximately 18 months ago, gradually worsening after a period of high work stress.
- **Provocation: **Lack of sleep, high-stress periods at work, irregular meal times, consumption of sugary foods.
**• Palliation: **Rest, short periods of vacation, mindful eating of whole foods, occasional B vitamin supplements.
**• Quality: **Constant feeling of sluggishness, difficulty concentrating, brain fog, and a persistent dull ache in muscles.
**• Severity: **7/10 at its worst, interfering significantly with daily activities and work productivity.
**• Timing: **Worse in the afternoons and evenings, especially after lunch. Mornings are slightly better but still not optimal.
**• Understanding: **Client believes it's related to chronic stress from her demanding job and poor eating habits developed during that time.
**• History: **Has tried various over-the-counter energy supplements with no sustained improvement. Saw a GP 6 months ago who suggested lifestyle changes but no specific diagnosis was made.
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**ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS – **Digestive discomfort (bloating, occasional constipation)
• Location: Abdominal area
- **Onset: **Coincided with the onset of fatigue, approximately 18 months ago.
- **Provocation: **Eating large meals, particularly those high in processed foods or dairy.
**• Palliation: **Smaller meals, drinking warm water, gentle exercise like walking.
**• Quality: **Feeling of fullness, distension, and infrequent bowel movements (every 2-3 days).
**• Severity: **5/10 when active, uncomfortable but not debilitating.
**• Timing: **Most prevalent after meals, especially dinner.
**• Understanding: **Client links it to her diet and stress affecting her gut.
**• History: **No prior significant digestive issues. Has tried probiotics briefly but didn't notice a major change.
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**REVIEW OF SYSTEMS – **
**• GIT: **Bloating after meals, occasional constipation (bowel movements every 2-3 days, sometimes hard), no current heartburn or reflux. Reports some gas. Craves sugary foods.
**• Reproductive / Menstrual Cycle: **Regular menstrual cycle (28 days), moderate flow, mild premenstrual symptoms (mood swings, slight bloating). Not currently on hormonal contraception. No fertility concerns.
**• Nervous System: **Reports brain fog, difficulty concentrating, and occasional headaches. Sleep quality is poor, often waking up multiple times a night. Energy levels consistently low.
**• Immune System: **Prone to catching colds more frequently in the last year (3-4 times a year). No known autoimmune conditions.
**• Cardiovascular System: **No history of heart disease, palpitations, or high blood pressure. Occasional light-headedness upon standing quickly.
**• Musculoskeletal: **Dull muscle aches, particularly in shoulders and neck, attributed to desk work and fatigue. No joint pain or swelling.
**• Urogential: **No urinary tract infections. Normal frequency of urination. No discomfort.
**• Integumentary System: **Skin is generally clear, occasional dry patches on elbows. Nails are brittle. Hair loss noticed in the last 6 months.
**• Liver: **No history of liver issues or jaundice. Denies excessive alcohol intake.
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**LIFESTYLE – **
• Sleep: Typically goes to bed around 11:30 PM, wakes up around 7:00 AM. Struggles to fall asleep quickly (takes 30-60 mins), wakes up 2-3 times per night, and reports not feeling refreshed upon waking. Often uses phone before bed.
**• Energy: **Energy level is typically 3/10. Experiences a significant dip in energy post-lunch, requiring caffeine to push through the afternoon.
- **Stress: **Stress level is consistently 8/10 due to high work demands and personal commitments. Presents as irritability, anxiety, and jaw clenching. Better with weekend breaks and meditation practice (when she remembers).
**• Mood: **Mood is generally 5/10. Often feels overwhelmed and low-spirited due to fatigue and perceived lack of control over her health. Better when spending time outdoors or with friends.
**• Physical Activity: **Attends a spin class twice a week (Monday, Wednesday evenings). Walks for 20 minutes on her lunch break 3-4 times a week. Work is largely sedentary.
**• Other Social & Lifestyle Factors: **Active social life on weekends. Enjoys cooking but finds she lacks energy for it during the week. Lives with a partner. Does not smoke.
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**PERSONAL HISTORY – **
**• Family Medical History: **Maternal grandmother had Type 2 Diabetes. Father has high blood pressure. No known autoimmune or significant chronic diseases in immediate family.
**• Personal Medical History: **
0-4 years (early childhood) – Frequent ear infections, tonsillectomy at age 3.
5-12 years (primary school) – No significant medical events. Active and healthy.
13-18 (high school) – Mild acne. No chronic illnesses.
19-25 (young adult) – Recurrent thrush infections in early twenties, treated with antifungals. Mononucleosis at age 22.
26+ (adult years) – Diagnosed with IBS-like symptoms at age 28, managed with diet changes (reduced dairy). Chronic fatigue and weight gain started at age 32.
**• Last Medical Check-up: **April 2024 for general health check-up. Blood tests showed slightly elevated cholesterol but otherwise normal. GP advised lifestyle modifications.
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**DIETARY ANALYSIS OF A NORMAL DAY **
• <u>Breakfast</u> – 7:30 AM: Toast with avocado (1 slice white bread, 1/2 avocado). Sometimes a small bowl of sugary cereal (e.g., Kellogg's Corn Flakes) with semi-skimmed milk.
**• <u>Snack</u> **– 10:30 AM: Grab-and-go muffin from a coffee shop or a packet of crisps.
• <u>Lunch</u> – 1:00 PM: Shop-bought sandwich (e.g., chicken salad on white bread) or a pre-packaged salad with creamy dressing. Often includes a fizzy drink (Coca-Cola).
- <u>Snack</u> – 4:00 PM: Chocolate bar (e.g., Cadbury Dairy Milk) or biscuits (e.g., two digestives) with a cup of tea (with milk and 2 sugars).
• <u>Dinner</u> – 7:30 PM: Often a ready meal (e.g., supermarket lasagna) or a quick stir-fry with noodles and minimal vegetables. Partner usually cooks once or twice a week (more balanced meals).
**• <u>Dessert</u> **– 8:30 PM: Small bowl of ice cream or a couple of biscuits.
• <u>Water</u> – Approximately 1-1.5 litres per day, mainly with meals. Struggles to drink consistently throughout the day, often forgets until she feels thirsty.
**• <u>Alcohol</u> **– 2-3 standard drinks per week, usually red wine on Friday/Saturday evenings.
• <u>Other Beverages</u> – 2-3 cups of black coffee in the morning, 2-3 cups of tea (with milk and sugar) in the afternoon.
• <u>Takeaway</u> – 1-2 times per week (e.g., pizza, Indian curry) on evenings when too tired to cook.
**DIETARY ANALYSIS OF A BUSY DAY **
• <u>Breakfast</u> – On busy days, often skips breakfast or grabs a coffee on the go.
**• <u>Snack</u> **– Mid-morning snack is usually skipped or consists of a quick sugary item if energy crashes.
• <u>Lunch</u> – Quick desk lunch, often a larger portion of a shop-bought sandwich or a pastry.
- <u>Snack</u> – More frequent sugary snacks to combat energy dips.
• <u>Dinner</u> – Reliant on takeaway or ultra-processed ready meals due to lack of time and energy.
**• <u>Dessert</u> **– Similar to normal day, seeking comfort from sweet foods.
• <u>Water</u> – Significantly less, often less than 1 litre.
**• <u>Alcohol</u> **– May have an extra drink to de-stress in the evening.
• <u>Other Beverages</u> – Increased coffee intake to stay alert.
• <u>Takeaway</u> – Up to 3-4 times per week.
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ADDITIONAL DIETARY INFORMATION
**• Cravings: **Strong cravings for sugary foods (chocolate, biscuits) and salty snacks (crisps) particularly in the afternoon and evening when energy is low.
**• Food Aversions: **No specific strong aversions, but dislikes overly spicy food.
• Allergies / Intolerances: Reports mild intolerance to dairy, which can exacerbate bloating.
- **Veggie Intake: **Estimated 1-2 cups of vegetables per day, mainly from stir-fries or pre-packaged salads. Not consistently meeting recommendations.
- **Fruit Intake: **Estimated 1 serve of fruit per day, usually an apple or banana.
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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
**• Tongue: **Slightly pale with a thin white coating.
**• Nails: **Brittle, prone to breaking, with faint vertical ridges.
**• Capillary Return: **Normal, less than 2 seconds.
**• Skin Turgor: **Good, no tenting.
**• Eyes/undereyes: **Mild dark circles under eyes, slight puffiness.
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CURRENT MEDICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTS
**• Medications: **None currently.
**• Supplements: **Multivitamin (generic brand) daily, approximately 6 months (no perceived change). Omega-3 fish oil (1000mg) daily, 3 months (reports slight improvement in dry skin but no impact on fatigue).
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**PRIMARY COMPLAINT – **[state the main reason client has come to see me today] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• Location: [where is the primary complaint located] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- **Onset: **[where/when did the primary complaint start or begin] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- **Provocation: **[what makes the primary complaint worse] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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**ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS – **[state any additional reason the client has come to see me today] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• Location: [where is the additional complaint located] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- **Onset: **[where/when did the additional complaint start or begin] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- **Provocation: **[what makes the additional complaint worse] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Palliation: **[what makes the additional complaint better] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Quality: **[how does the additional complaint present, e.g. stabbing pain in the left rib] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Severity: **[how severe is the additional complaint on a scale of 1-10] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Timing: **[is there a particular time that the additional complaint is worse or most prevalent] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Understanding: **[why/how does the client think the additional complaint began] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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**REVIEW OF SYSTEMS – **(overview of the client's body systems)
**• GIT: **[mention all information about the client's gastrointestinal system] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Reproductive / Menstrual Cycle: **[mention all information about the client's reproductive system, including their menstrual cycle if they're female] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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**• Urogential: **[mention all information about the client's urogenital system] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Integumentary System: **[mention all information about the client's integumentary system] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Liver: **[mention all information about the client's liver] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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**LIFESTYLE – **(overview of the client's lifestyle)
• Sleep: [explain the client's sleep quality, duration, timing, challenges, routines and any other relevant information provided] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Energy: **[explain the client's energy across the day, rate their energy on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being extremely energised] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- **Stress: **[explain the client's stress across the day, how does this stress present, what makes it worse or better, rate their stress on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being extremely] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Mood: **[explain the client's mood across the day, what makes it worse or better, rate their mood on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being happy] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Physical Activity: **[explain the client's physical activity across the week, do they have an exercise regime, what are the physical requirements of their work, what kind of incidental activity do they do] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Other Social & Lifestyle Factors: **[explain the client's social and lifestyle factors, what are their social commitments, what are their lifestyle habits] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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**PERSONAL HISTORY – **(overview of the client's personal history)
**• Family Medical History: **[state the medical history on both the client's parent's sides, the medical history of their siblings and/or other family members] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Personal Medical History: **(provide an overview of the clients medical history)
0-4 years (early childhood) – [any relevant information about the client's medical history from the age of 0-4 years old] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
5-12 years (primary school) – [any relevant information about the client's medical history from the age of 5-12 years old] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
13-18 (high school) – [any relevant information about the client's medical history from the age of 13-18 years old] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
19-25 (young adult) – [any relevant information about the client's medical history from the age of 19-25 years old] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
26+ (adult years) – [any relevant information about the client's medical history from the age of 26 years old and above] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Last Medical Check-up: **[when was the client's last medical check up, what was the check up for, what were the outcomes] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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**DIETARY ANALYSIS OF A NORMAL DAY **(provide an overview of the client's diet on a normal week for them)
• <u>Breakfast</u> – [does the client have breakfast, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• <u>Snack</u> **– [does the client have a mid morning snack, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Lunch</u> – [does the client have lunch, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- <u>Snack</u> – [does the client have an afternoon snack, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Dinner</u> – [does the client have dinner, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• <u>Dessert</u> **– [does the client have dessert, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Water</u> – [how much water does the client consume across the day, what are their water habits like, do they struggle with water intake] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• <u>Alcohol</u> **– [how many standard alcoholic drinks does the client have a week, what alcoholic drinks do they have, what is their relationship like with alcohol] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Other Beverages</u> – [each day other than water and alcohol what other beverages does the client have, what time do they have these, what quantities do they have] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Takeaway</u> – [across the week how many takeaway meals does the client have, what meals they have, why do they have these takeaway meals] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**DIETARY ANALYSIS OF A BUSY DAY **(provide an overview of the client's diet on a busy week for them, how do their eating habits differ to a normal week)
• <u>Breakfast</u> – [on busy days does the client have breakfast, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• <u>Snack</u> **– [on busy days does the client have a mid morning snack, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Lunch</u> – [on busy days does the client have lunch, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- <u>Snack</u> – [on busy days does the client have an afternoon snack, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Dinner</u> – [on busy days does the client have dinner, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• <u>Dessert</u> **– [on busy days does the client have dessert, if yes what time does the client have this, what do they eat, include quantity and brands where possible] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Water</u> – [on busy days how much water does the client consume across the day, what are their water habits like, do they struggle with water intake] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• <u>Alcohol</u> **– [on busy days how many standard alcoholic drinks does the client have a week, what alcoholic drinks do they have, what is their relationship like with alcohol] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Other Beverages</u> – [on busy days, other than water and alcohol what other beverages does the client have, what time do they have these, what quantities do they have] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• <u>Takeaway</u> – [on busy days / weeks how many takeaway meals does the client have, what meals they have, why do they have these takeaway meals] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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ADDITIONAL DIETARY INFORMATION
**• Cravings: **[does the client have any specific cravings, such as salty or sweet foods, specific brands, specific times of day] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Food Aversions: **[does the client have any foods they do not like or actively avoid] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
• Allergies / Intolerances: [is the client allergic or intolerant to any foods] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- **Veggie Intake: **[how many cups of vegetables does the client typically have a day, what are their main vegetable sources they consume] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- **Fruit Intake: **[how many serves of fruit does the client typically have a day, what are their main fruit sources they consume] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
**• Tongue: **(include details about the physical assessment of their tongue if a tongue analysis is complete, if not leave this empty) (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Nails: **(include details about the physical assessment of their nails if a nail analysis is complete, if not leave this empty) (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Capillary Return: **(include details about their capillary return if a capillary return test is complete, if not leave this empty) (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Skin Turgor: **(include details about their skin turgor if this is discussed, if not leave this empty) (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Eyes/undereyes: **(include details about their eyes and undereyes if these are discusses, if not leave this empty) (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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CURRENT MEDICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTS
**• Medications: **[list any medications the client is on (if any) and what are the dosages, when do they take the medication, how long have they taken this for] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
**• Supplements: **[list any supplements the client is on (if any) and what are the dosages, when do they take the supplement, how long have they take this for] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)