Rhumatologue Template
OSTEOPOROSIS CONSULT
A professional Rhumatologue template for healthcare professionals.
About this template
This Osteoporosis Consult template is designed for rheumatologists to document comprehensive evaluations of patients referred for osteoporosis management. It includes sections for past medical and fracture history, current and past medications, allergies, habits, social and family history, and detailed physical examination findings. The template also guides the clinician through investigations, impression, and treatment planning, including risk assessments like CAROC and FRAX. Ideal for rheumatologists, this template ensures thorough documentation and effective communication with referring physicians, enhancing patient care and follow-up strategies.
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Dear Dr. Smith,
I had the pleasure of seeing your patient today in consultation for assistance with osteoporosis management.
Past medical history:
The patient has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension.
Fracture history:
The patient experienced a wrist fracture in 2018 and a vertebral fracture in 2020.
Medications:
Current medications include Alendronate, Methotrexate, and Lisinopril.
Past medications relevant to bone health include Calcium supplements.
Allergies:
The patient is allergic to penicillin.
Habits:
The patient consumes alcohol occasionally and does not smoke.
Social:
The patient is a retired school teacher and lives with her spouse.
Family history:
There is a family history of osteoporosis in the patient's mother and a hip fracture in her grandmother.
History of presenting illness:
The patient reports increasing back pain over the past six months. Risk factors for osteoporosis include long-term steroid use and post-menopausal status. Dietary calcium intake is low, and the patient has been post-menopausal for 10 years. Previous treatment for osteoporosis included bisphosphonates.
Physical examination:
height: 165 cm
weight: 70 kg
ribbed pelvis distance: 2 cm
occiput to wall: 5 cm
Investigations:
Recent DEXA scan shows a T-score of -2.5 at the lumbar spine.
Impression and plan:
Assessment for secondary causes with specific blood work including serum calcium, vitamin D, and thyroid function tests. Vertebral x-ray to assess for any new fractures. Treatment plan includes continuation of Alendronate, addition of vitamin D and calcium supplements. Follow-up on mineral density test in one year. CAROC and FRAX calculation indicate a high risk of fracture.
Thank you for the referral.
Sincerely,
Dr. Emily Johnson, MD
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