General Examination and Diagnostic Information (GEDI)
Patient Information:
- John Doe
- 78
- Male
- 123456
Chief Complaint:
- Shortness of breath and chest pain
History of Present Illness:
- The patient has been experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain for the past 2 days. Symptoms began suddenly and have been progressively worsening. No previous interventions have been attempted.
Past Medical History:
- Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease
Medications:
- Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 81mg daily
Allergies:
- Penicillin (rash)
Social History:
- Lives in a residential aged care facility, non-smoker, occasional alcohol use
Family History:
- Father had a history of heart disease
Review of Systems:
- Cardiovascular: Reports chest pain, denies palpitations
- Respiratory: Reports shortness of breath, denies cough
Physical Examination:
- General Appearance: Alert, in mild distress
- Vital Signs: BP 150/90, HR 88, RR 22, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 92% on room air
- HEENT: No abnormalities noted
- Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, no murmurs
- Respiratory: Decreased breath sounds in the right lower lobe
- Abdominal: Soft, non-tender
- Musculoskeletal: No joint swelling or tenderness
- Neurological: Alert and oriented
Diagnostic Tests:
- Chest X-ray: Right lower lobe consolidation
- ECG: Normal sinus rhythm
Assessment:
- Suspected pneumonia with possible exacerbation of coronary artery disease
Plan:
- Initiate antibiotics for pneumonia
- Monitor cardiac status closely
- Follow-up with GP in 3 days
VVED RACF General Consultation
Confirm 3 points of ID: John Doe, 01/01/1945, Medicare Number: 987654321
RACF Nurse Name: Jane Smith
Substitute Medical Decision Maker/Next of Kin: Mary Doe
Advanced Care Directive: Comfort measures only
GP Details: Dr. Sarah Brown, ABC Medical Clinic
Residential In-Reach Team: Team A, contact number 555-1234
Presenting Complaint:
- Shortness of breath and chest pain
History of Presenting Complaint:
- The patient has been experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain for the past 2 days. Symptoms began suddenly and have been progressively worsening. No previous interventions have been attempted.
Past Medical History:
- Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease
Medications:
- Metformin 500mg twice daily, Lisinopril 10mg daily, Aspirin 81mg daily
Allergies:
- Penicillin (rash)
Baseline:
Cognition: Alert and oriented
Mobility: Ambulates with a walker
Continence: Continent
Ability to Self-Care: Requires assistance with bathing and dressing
Objective:
Observations: BP 150/90, HR 88, RR 22, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 92% on room air
Impression:
- Suspected pneumonia with possible exacerbation of coronary artery disease
Discussion with MTDM/NOK:
- Discussed the current condition and management plan with Mary Doe, who agreed with the proposed interventions.
Management Plan:
• Initiate antibiotics for pneumonia
• Monitor cardiac status closely
• Recommended follow-up with GP in 3 days
• A copy of the clinical consult notes have been sent to the RACF on the registered email address.