General Practitioner Template
Primary Care Session Note
A professional General Practitioner template for healthcare professionals.
About this template
The Primary Care Session Note template is designed for General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Paramedics and Nurses to efficiently document patient consultations in the primary care setting. This template captures key elements such as patient history, examination findings, diagnosis, and treatment plans. It is particularly useful for recording face-to-face or telephone consultations, ensuring comprehensive documentation of the patient's visit. The template supports the use of AI Scribe software, streamlining the note-taking process and enhancing the accuracy of medical records. Ideal for primary care settings, this template aids in maintaining thorough and organised patient documentation.
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Summary: Patient seen F2F, accompanied by spouse, presenting with persistent cough and fatigue for the past two weeks. Examination revealed mild wheezing and elevated temperature. Plan includes medication and follow-up.
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History:
- The patient reports a persistent cough and fatigue for two weeks.
- No red flag symptoms present.
- PMH/PSH: Hypertension, appendectomy.
- DH: Lisinopril. Allergies: None.
- FH: Father with COPD.
- SH: Lives with spouse, non-smoker, occasional alcohol use.
Examination:
- General appearance: Alert, slightly pale.
- Vital signs: Temp 38°C, Sats 95%, HR 88 regular, BP 130/85 mmHg, RR 20.
- Respiratory examination: Mild wheezing noted.
Diagnosis:
1. Acute bronchitis
2. Viral infection
Plan:
- Prescribed bronchodilator and advised rest.
- Follow-up in one week.
- Educated on cough management and hydration.
- Ordered chest X-ray to rule out pneumonia.
- Safety netting advice provided, including when to seek urgent care.
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