General Practitioner Template
Mother of all GP Templates
A professional General Practitioner template for healthcare professionals.
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Streamline your general practice consultations with Heidi's "Mother of all GP Templates." This comprehensive clinical notes template is meticulously designed for busy General Practitioners in Australia, enabling swift and accurate documentation of complex patient visits. Whether managing multiple chronic conditions or addressing acute concerns, this template ensures all relevant details are captured efficiently. It supports clear separation of issues, detailed examination findings, concise impressions, and actionable plans, including investigations, medications, and referrals. Ideal for crafting thorough medical documentation examples, this template helps GPs maintain high standards of patient care and record-keeping with ease, ensuring every aspect of the consultation is noted without missing a beat.
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45 yo F
**Issue 1: Recurrent Headaches**
Experiencing frontal headaches daily for the past 3 weeks.
Pain described as dull and throbbing, 6/10 intensity.
Associated with mild photophobia, no phonophobia.
No nausea or vomiting reported.
No visual disturbances or aura.
No recent head trauma.
Currently taking paracetamol with minimal relief.
**Examination:**
BP 120/80, HR 72, T 36.7.
Cranial nerves intact.
Neck supple, no meningism.
No focal neurological deficits.
HSDNM.
Chest clear.
Abdomen soft, non-tender.
**Impression**
Tension-type headache.
DDx: Migraine, sinusitis, medication overuse headache.
**Plan**
Discussed headache diary to identify triggers.
Recommended increasing fluid intake.
Suggested regular exercise and stress management techniques.
Reviewed over-the-counter pain relief options.
Considered amitriptyline 10mg nocte if conservative measures fail.
Follow-up in 2 weeks to review headache diary and progress.
**Issue 2: Ankle Pain (left)**
Developed sudden onset left ankle pain 2 days ago after stepping awkwardly.
Pain is localised to the lateral aspect of the ankle.
Able to bear weight, but with discomfort.
No significant swelling or bruising noted.
No previous ankle injuries.
**Examination:**
Mild tenderness over the lateral malleolus.
No visible swelling or ecchymosis.
Full range of motion, with pain at extremes of inversion.
Stable ankle joint.
Distal pulses present and strong.
**Impression**
Left ankle sprain, likely Grade 1.
DDx: Ankle fracture, tendonitis.
**Plan**
RICE protocol advised (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).
Educated on pain management with ibuprofen 400mg TDS if needed.
Advised on gradual return to activity.
Provided information sheet on ankle sprains.
Review if pain worsens or no improvement in 1 week.
**Issue 3: Contraception Review**
Patient requests review of current contraceptive method.
Currently using oral contraceptive pill for 5 years.
Concerns about potential long-term side effects and adherence.
Interested in long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options.
No plans for pregnancy in the next 5 years.
**Examination:**
BP 118/76, HR 70.
General examination unremarkable.
**Impression**
Contraception review for LARC consideration.
**Plan**
Discussed various LARC options including IUD (copper and hormonal) and implant.
Explained benefits, risks, and efficacy of each method.
Provided patient information leaflets on LARC.
Advised to consider options and return for further discussion.
Booked follow-up appointment for contraceptive counselling and potential insertion.
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