"Verbal consent was gained from Mrs. Evelyn Hayes to use an AI scribe to record and document the consultation"
Mrs. Evelyn Hayes is a 78-year-old female.
Social:
Mrs. Hayes lives at home with her husband. She is a non-smoker and drinks alcohol occasionally. She is independent with all activities of daily living and uses a walking stick for mobility.
Presenting Complaint:
Mrs. Hayes presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of left-sided weakness and slurred speech.
Past Medical History:
* Hypertension
* Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
* Osteoarthritis
* Previous myocardial infarction in 2018
History of Presenting Complaint:
Mrs. Hayes was at home when she suddenly developed left-sided weakness and difficulty speaking. The symptoms started approximately 2 hours prior to arrival. Her husband noticed the change and immediately called for an ambulance. There was no associated chest pain, headache, or loss of consciousness. The symptoms have remained constant since onset.
Medication History:
* Aspirin 75mg daily
* Lisinopril 10mg daily
* Metformin 500mg twice daily
* Atorvastatin 20mg daily
Allergies:
* Penicillin - rash
Family History:
* Father: History of stroke at age 70
* Mother: History of hypertension
ON EXAMINATION:
_General:_
Mrs. Hayes appears unwell but is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. She is able to follow simple commands.
_Vitals:_
* Blood pressure: 160/90 mmHg
* Heart rate: 88 bpm
* Respiratory rate: 18 breaths per minute
* Temperature: 37.1°C
* Oxygen saturation: 98% on room air
_Neurological:_
Left-sided facial droop noted. Left arm and leg weakness, power 2/5. Speech is dysarthric. NIHSS score is 8.
Investigations currently available:
- Bloods: Full blood count, electrolytes, renal function, glucose, and coagulation studies were taken on 1 November 2024.
- Imaging: CT head performed on 1 November 2024, showing an acute infarct in the right middle cerebral artery territory.
- Other: ECG performed on 1 November 2024, showing sinus rhythm.
Assessment:
- Primary Diagnosis: Acute ischemic stroke.
- Differential Diagnosis: Intracerebral haemorrhage, transient ischemic attack.
Plan:
- Immediate Management: Aspirin 300mg stat dose given. Neurology consultation requested. Patient to be admitted to the stroke unit.
- Investigations Planned: Further imaging including MRI brain with diffusion-weighted imaging.
- Referrals: Neurology consultation requested.
- Discharge Criteria: Patient will be discharged once neurological deficits have improved and stable, with appropriate rehabilitation and medication management.
- Follow-up: Follow-up with neurology clinic in 2 weeks.
"This note was generated by an AI scribe and has been checked by me for accuracy. I am satisfied it is an accurate representation of the encounter."
"Verbal consent was gained from [patient name] to use an AI scribe to record and document the consultation"
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Social:
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Presenting Complaint:
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Past Medical History:
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History of Presenting Complaint:
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Medication History:
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Allergies:
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Family History:
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ON EXAMINATION:
_General:_
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_Vitals:_
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Investigations currently available:
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Assessment:
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