**Subjective:**
Patient presents today with a chief complaint of left-sided ear pain and decreased hearing, as well as a feeling of fullness in the ear. The pain started approximately 3 days ago, is constant, and is located deep within the ear canal. The pain is described as a sharp, throbbing sensation, rated as a 7/10 in severity. The patient reports that the pain is worsened by chewing and lying down. The patient has tried over-the-counter pain relievers (ibuprofen) with minimal relief.
**Past Medical History:**
* History of childhood ear infections.
* Tonsillectomy at age 8.
* Seasonal allergies.
**Examination:**
* Temperature: 37.2°C, Blood Pressure: 120/80 mmHg, Heart Rate: 78 bpm, Oxygen Saturation: 98% on room air.
* Patient appears alert and in mild distress due to pain.
* Left ear: mild erythema and swelling of the external auditory canal. No discharge noted.
* Right ear: normal appearance.
* Otoscopy: Left tympanic membrane is slightly erythematous and bulging. Right tympanic membrane is normal.
**Assessment:**
1. Acute Otitis Media, Left Ear
**Plan:**
* Prescribed Amoxicillin 500mg orally twice daily for 7 days.
* Instructed patient to use over-the-counter pain relievers as needed.
* Advised patient to follow up if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 48 hours.
***
Dear Dr. Thomas Kelly,
Thank you for referring this patient to my clinic. The patient presented today with a chief complaint of left-sided ear pain and decreased hearing, as well as a feeling of fullness in the ear. The patient reports that the pain started approximately 3 days ago, is constant, and is located deep within the ear canal. The patient has a past medical history of childhood ear infections, tonsillectomy at age 8, and seasonal allergies. On examination, the patient's temperature was 37.2°C, blood pressure was 120/80 mmHg, heart rate was 78 bpm, and oxygen saturation was 98% on room air. Otoscopic examination revealed a slightly erythematous and bulging left tympanic membrane. The right tympanic membrane appeared normal. The plan is to prescribe Amoxicillin 500mg orally twice daily for 7 days, and the patient was advised to use over-the-counter pain relievers as needed. The patient was also advised to follow up if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 48 hours.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Otorhinolaryngologist
**Subjective:**
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[Mention factors that worsen or alleviate the symptoms, including any self-treatment attempts and their effectiveness] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraph form.)
[Describe how the symptoms have progressed or changed over time] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraph form.)
[Detail any previous similar episodes, including timing, management, and outcomes] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write in paragraph form.)
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**Past Medical History:**
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**Examination:** (Do not include any examination findings mentioned in the contextual notes and not mentioned in the current examination.)
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- [Otoscopy findings including description of external auditory canal and tympanic membrane] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as bullet point.)
- [Nasal examination findings including septum, turbinates, and mucosa appearance] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as bullet point.)
- [Oral cavity and oropharynx findings including mucosa, tonsils, and dentition] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as bullet point.)
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- [Hearing assessment results including tuning fork or tympanometry if performed] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as bullet point.)
- [Other relevant examination findings specific to the specialty or presenting complaint] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as bullet point.)
**Assessment:**
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**Plan:**
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[Repeat the above information as a paragraphed, detailed GP feedback letter here. Thank the GP for the referral and go straight into the presenting problem in the same sentence. Write it using full sentences and appropriate grammar. Begin with a paragraph on history, followed by paragraphs on past medical history, examination and any special investigations, then conclude with the plan.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note, else omit section entirely. Write as formal referral reply letter with paragraph structure.)
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