Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT Specialist) Template
Rhinology Template
A professional Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT Specialist) template for healthcare professionals.
About this template
The Rhinology Template is a comprehensive documentation tool designed for otorhinolaryngologists (ENT specialists) to efficiently record patient visits related to nasal and sinus conditions. This template facilitates detailed documentation of the patient's history, examination findings, and treatment plans, including surgical recommendations. It is particularly useful for cases involving chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and other sinonasal disorders. By using this template with Heidi, clinicians can ensure thorough and accurate records, enhancing patient care and communication with referring providers. This template is ideal for creating structured and detailed ENT clinical notes.
Preview template
We were pleased to see this patient today.
Reason for Referral: Chronic sinusitis with nasal obstruction and recurrent infections.
History of Present Illness: The patient reports a 6-month history of nasal congestion, facial pain, and purulent nasal discharge. Symptoms have worsened over the past month, with increased frequency of sinus infections.
Relevant Past Medical History:
- Asthma: Yes
- Environmental Allergy: Tested (Positive for dust mites and pollen)
- ASA Sensitivity: No
- Previous Sinonasal Surgery: Yes (Surgery Date: 15 March 2020)
Medications: Fluticasone nasal spray, Montelukast 10 mg daily.
Medication Allergies: No known drug allergies.
Social History:
- Smoking: Ex-smoker (10 pack-year history)
- Alcohol: Social
Physical Examination:
- Ears: EACs and TMs within normal limits
- Oral Cavity: Within normal limits, Oropharynx: Within normal limits
Flexible Endoscopy:
- Polyps: Right Grade: 2, Left Grade: 1
- Mucosa: Moderate Inflammation
- Purulence: Yes
- Nasopharynx: Normal
- Septum: Deviation to right
- Larynx: Normal, mobile vocal cords, Hypopharynx: Normal, no lesions seen
- Other Comments: Mild crusting observed
- Neck: No cervical adenopathy
The remainder of the head and neck examination was unremarkable.
Investigations: CT Sinus
- Imaging: CT
- Region: Sinus
Summary: The patient presents with chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction, with evidence of polyps and moderate mucosal inflammation on endoscopy. CT imaging confirms sinus involvement.
**Plan:**
- Return to Clinic after investigations in 4 weeks
- Continue current regimen
- We have recommended bilateral endoscopic sinus surgery with possible septoplasty. The benefits, risks—including risks of general anesthesia, infection, bleeding, <1% risk of eye/brain injury, septal perforation, and potential need for revision surgery—were discussed. Surgery is scheduled for the next available date.
Thank you for asking us to see this patient. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Emily Johnson for Consultant Dr. Thomas Kelly
How to use this template
Step 1
Download the template
Get started by downloading the template to your device
Start practicing with a partner
Care is better with Heidi
