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Ambulatory clinic note Dr. Aluri

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Physician

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Last edited

6/6/2025

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Sai Venkat Aluri

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The Ambulatory Clinic Note template for Dr. Aluri is a comprehensive documentation tool designed for physicians to efficiently record patient visits in an outpatient setting. This template is ideal for capturing detailed patient histories, including chief complaints, medical and social histories, and family medical backgrounds. It also includes sections for screening and vaccination status, as well as assessments and plans for various medical issues. The template is optimized for use with the AI medical scribe, Heidi, ensuring accurate and thorough documentation. This template is particularly useful for physicians managing chronic conditions and preventive care in ambulatory clinics.

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**Chief Complaint**: Persistent cough and shortness of breath. **History of Presenting Illness**: A 55-year-old male with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with a persistent cough and shortness of breath for the past two weeks. Symptoms began gradually and have worsened over time. The cough is dry, and the shortness of breath is exacerbated by exertion. No chest pain or fever reported. **Past Medical History**: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia. **Home Medications**: Lisinopril 10 mg daily, Atorvastatin 20 mg daily. **Allergies**: Penicillin (rash). **Social History**: Smoker, 20 pack-year history, quit 5 years ago. Occasional alcohol use. Married, lives with spouse, no pets. **Family History**: Father had coronary artery disease, mother had type 2 diabetes. **Screening**: Colon cancer screening up to date, lung cancer screening not performed, Abdominal aortic artery aneurysm screening not performed, Prostate cancer screening not performed. **Vaccinations**: COVID vaccine up to date, flu vaccine received last month, pneumococcal vaccine up to date, Shingles vaccine not received, TDaP up to date, HPV not applicable, HBV not applicable. **PHQ 9**: 4 **STEADI Fall risk**: Low **Mini-Cog**: 5 **ASCVD score or MESA-CAC Score**: 15% **Assessment/Plan**: 1. Chronic cough and dyspnea - Impression: Possible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Differential diagnosis: Asthma, heart failure, interstitial lung disease. COPD is suspected due to smoking history and symptomatology. Asthma less likely due to age of onset and lack of wheezing. Heart failure ruled out due to normal cardiac exam. - Investigations planned: Pulmonary function tests, chest X-ray. - Treatment planned: Start inhaled bronchodilator therapy. - Relevant referrals: Pulmonology for further evaluation. 2. Hypertension - Impression: Well-controlled hypertension - Current assessment: Blood pressure remains stable on current medication regimen. - Treatment planned: Continue Lisinopril 10 mg daily. 3. Hyperlipidemia - Impression: Hyperlipidemia - Current assessment: Lipid levels remain elevated, but patient is adherent to medication. - Treatment planned: Continue Atorvastatin 20 mg daily, consider dietary modifications. **Billing codes**: This encounter has been documented using AI Tool Heidi and has been reviewed by the provider. Patient has been made aware.