Subjective:
Pain History:
- Areas of pain: Lower back, right hip, and left knee. Characteristics: Lower back pain is constant, aching, and rated a 7/10. Right hip pain is intermittent, sharp, and radiates down the leg. Left knee pain is aggravated by walking and is described as a dull ache. No other symptoms. History: The lower back pain started six months ago after lifting a heavy box. The hip pain began three months ago, and the knee pain started a year ago. Possible causes: Degenerative changes in the spine, hip bursitis, and osteoarthritis in the knee. Injury: Patient reports a fall two years ago, landing on their right hip. Patient's own words: "The back pain is always there, making it hard to sit or stand for long. The hip pain is like a stabbing sensation, and the knee just gives out sometimes." Impact on daily life: Difficulty with work, limited mobility, and trouble sleeping. Expectations: Patient hopes to find relief and improve mobility. Symptoms: Reports stiffness in the morning and occasional numbness in the leg.
Snoring:
- Patient reports snoring, which has been present for several years. Advised to avoid opioids due to increased risk of respiratory depression.
Past treatment:
- Medications: Ibuprofen for pain relief, but it is not effective. Physiotherapy: Received physiotherapy for lower back pain, with some improvement. Psychiatry: Patient has been seeing a psychiatrist for depression and anxiety.
Additional information:
- Patient is concerned about the impact of pain on their ability to work and enjoy leisure activities. Discussed the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to pain management.
Effect of Pain on their daily function:
- Work: The pain affects their ability to work, as they have to sit for long periods.
- Relationships: The pain has caused irritability and has affected their relationships with their family.
- Daily function: Difficulty with showering, dressing, and preparing meals.
Mood and Sleep:
- Mood: Reports feeling down and hopeless. Anhedonia: Loss of interest in activities. Lack of motivation: Difficulty getting out of bed. Energy: Low energy levels. Sleep: Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, averaging 5 hours of sleep per night. No mention of suicidality.
Family History:
- Mother has a history of rheumatoid arthritis. Father has a history of heart disease.
Past Medical History and Surgical History:
- Medical conditions: Diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Treated with medication and therapy. Additional information: Patient has a history of hypertension, well-controlled with medication.
- Surgical history: Appendectomy at age 10.
Medications:
- Ibuprofen 400mg as needed for pain, ineffective. Sertraline 100mg daily for depression, effective. Lisinopril 20mg daily for hypertension, effective.
Allergies:
- No known allergies.
Cigarettes and alcohol history:
- Smokes 10 cigarettes per day. Drinks alcohol socially, approximately 2-3 drinks per week.
Objective:
- Tenderness to palpation in the lower back and right hip. Limited range of motion in the left knee.
Imaging:
- Lumbar spine MRI: Reveals degenerative changes and disc herniation at L4-L5. Right hip X-ray: Shows mild hip bursitis. Left knee X-ray: Shows mild osteoarthritis.
Assessment:
- Differential diagnoses are: Chronic lower back pain, hip bursitis, and osteoarthritis of the knee.
Plan:
1. Lumbar spine MRI: Ordered.
2. Pulse radiofrequency: Planned for the L4-L5 nerve roots. Consent obtained, and potential complications explained.
3. Explanations regarding the management of pain: Discussed the role of depression, anxiety, and poor sleep in influencing pain perception.
4. Medications recommended: Continue Sertraline and Lisinopril. Consider a trial of a different pain medication.
5. Other advice given: Recommend physiotherapy and a referral to a psychologist.
6. Follow-up plans: Schedule a follow-up appointment in four weeks.
7. Warnings regarding opioids, driving, alcohol, sleep apnoea, risk of low testosterone and osteoporosis: Discussed the risks of opioids. Signed an opioid consent form.
8. Pain Education: Discussed pacing, mindfulness, and gentle exercise. Recommended an online pain management course.
Subjective:
Pain History:
- List areas of pain. For each area of pain, note the characteristics of the pain, constant or not constant, radiation of pain, any other symptoms. Note the history of the pain. Note the possible causes of pain. If there has been an injury, a fall, or an accident, note all the details. Record in patient's own words how they describe their pain and the impact of the pain on their daily lives. Record if they have any expectations. Record any symptoms the patient may discuss. Use quotes whenever possible. If there is mention of accidents, injuries, record this. If there are headaches, be very specific about the characteristics of headaches, for example, throbbing, unilateral, or bilateral, location of headaches, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, vomiting, worse with exertion, mild, moderate or severe. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Snoring:
If there is mention of snoring, questions regarding snoring, record the answers and any associated information. Record any advice, warnings regarding snoring and opioids. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Past treatment:
Make detailed notes in regards to past treatment such as medications, physiotherapy, psychology, psychiatry and any complications or side effects recorded. If there is information about past providers, past treatment and interventions, record all of that. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Additional information:
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Effect of Pain on their daily function:
- Note if they affect their work.
- Note if they affect their relationships.
- Note if they affect their daily function such as showering, dressing, preparing meals, looking after children. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Mood and Sleep:
Record details of mood, anhedonia, lack of motivation, energy, weight loss, weight gain, difficulty in sleeping, social withdrawal. If there is mention of suicidality, record this in the notes. If there are plans of suicide, record this in the notes. If there is mention of sleep limitations, record this. If discussing sleep, record number of hours of sleep. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Family History:
Record any illnesses in the family. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Past Medical History and Surgical History:
- Note if there are any medical conditions and how they have been treated, whether these conditions are treated and note any additional information if discussed.
- Note if there were any surgeries and if any additional information regarding these surgeries. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Medications:
- Note any medications, dosages, effects, and side effects if discussed. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Allergies:
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Cigarettes and alcohol history:
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Objective:
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Imaging:
- Note the type of imaging, date and the findings. (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Assessment:
Differential diagnoses are: (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Plan:
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[Record any imaging ordered.]
[Record whether any procedures have been planned, e.g., pulse radiofrequency, radiofrequency neurotomy. Record the location. Record if consent has been obtained and potential complications have been explained.]
[Record any explanations regarding the management of pain. The role of depression, anxiety and poor sleep which may influence the perception of pain.]
[Record any medications recommended.]
[Record any other advice given.]
[Record follow-up plans.]
[Record any warnings regarding opioids, driving, alcohol, sleep apnoea, risk of low testosterone and osteoporosis. Record if an opioid consent has been signed.]
[Pain Education] (If there are warnings and explanations of complications of medications, opioids and procedures, record this. Make detailed notes regarding any warnings and advice I give to the patient. Make detailed notes about education such as pacing, mindfulness, meditation, gentle exercise, online pain management course such as Mindspot. Record any discussion of physiotherapy and psychologist in the management of pain. If there is mention of snoring, questions regarding snoring, record the answer and any associated information. If there is advice or warnings regarding treatment of sleep apnoea, driving, record this.) (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
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