Denies allergy.
No pregnancy or breast feeding
Unable to contact in person
Mobile: Unable to leave message / Message left
Landline: Nill / Unable to leave message / Message left
Call back as required GP surgery / ooh 111 /
Walk in centre
Acute deterioration 999/ A+E
PROGRESSION / OTHER
No new or worsening symptoms or signs
No other acute concern's symptoms or signs
BLOOD PRESSURE ( needs machine)
BP check, monitoring required.
1. Advised to get own machine/ Has own machine
2. Check twice, twice daily. Send in 7 days readings. 
3. Check during any headaches
4. Urgent attention if above 180/90
    or any new or worsening headaches.
     Here / ooh 111/ a+e
5. Otherwise check by chemist
    or Reception Appointment
    Practice HCA or Nurse
NEUROLOGY
No new or progressive neurological symptoms face arms legs,
No disturbance to cognition, vision, speech.

No new or progressive neurological symptoms face,
No disturbance to cognition, vision, speech

No new or progressive neurological symptoms lower limbs or perineum,
No urinary or perianal neurological symptoms

No new functional loss
Meningitis check
Fever: Nill
Headache: Nill
Photophobia: Nill 
Ok with light 
Nausea/Vomiting:Nill  
No neck stiffness or pains
No none blanching rashes
Sore throat: Nill / Some
Ears: nill 
Phone Exam
Sounds stable no distress.
FACE 2 FACE
GM Notes: seen
TPP: Nill / seen
Seen with
PHONE ADVICE: URGENT A+E
Advised urgent A+E
Ambulance as required
Otherwise taxi or transport by other
States will arrange as quickly as possible
Neuro exam / Ankles
PERLA / EOM full rom
Opthalmoscopy: nad
CNS PNS  intact symmetrical
Ataxia: nill
Nystagmus: nill 
Tone power reflexes sensation: symmetrical
Full rom at ankles
Posture / mobility: nad
Phone Exam
Alert and orientated time place person
Agitation: nill 
OBSTETRIC
Medical conditions/medications affecting pregnancy: Nill
Gravida:
Para:
P1 /  yrs ago / nvd / c section / micarriage 
Phone consult:
GM Notes Checked:
Consult with
RESPIRATORY Adult m/y/g
Cough cold
last few days / weeks or so
Occasional murky y/g sputum 
Fevers: Nill / ?on/off
No haemoptysis,
No chest pains
No pains on deep inspiration.
Wheeze: nill
Breathlessness: nill
Hx asthma/copd: nill
Inhalers: nill
e+d: ok
n+v: nill
CARDIAC
Cardiac type  / Exertional chest pain: nill
Palpitations: nill
Orthopnea: nill  PND: nill
Feverish/ generally unwell
Travel: nill
Ill contacts: nill
Fever: Nill
Headache/ irritability: Nill
Photophobia: Nill  Ok with light 
Nausea/Vomiting:Nill  
No neck stiffness or pains
No none blanching rashes / Strep rash
Sore throat: Nill / Some
Ears: Nill obvious
Cough: nill 
Phlegm: nill  
wheeze: nill
Breathlessness: nill
Eating and drinking:
Normal/ less than usual amounts
Bowel Motion: Normal
Diarrhoea: Nill
Urine output: Normal usual amounts
No dysuria
Review post weeks: 2/3/4/
if symptoms not settled
EXAM ADULT QUICK
Appears stable 
Alert
Apyrexial 
t:
p:
rr:
sats: %
Chest clear
wheeze /crackles: nill
Throat: clear / slight pharyngitis
@//GABAPENT@
Morning/ Afternoon/ Evening
Stop at the level
where symptoms are controlled
or if any side effects noted
1,1,1 Three to Four days
2,1,1 Three to Four days
2,1,2
2,2,2
3,2,2
3,2,3
3,3,3
@//pill@
BMI: Good (< 35)
BP: Good (<145 systolic)
Smoker: Nill
No hx/fhx: Migraines with auras
No hx/fhx: CHD / CVD events
No hx/fhx: Thromboembolic events dvt/pe
No hx/fhx: Breast cancers/ gynaecological cancers
No hx/fhx: Cervical cancers/ abnormal smears
No hx/fhx: Liver or renal impairement
No enzyme inducing medication
@//pill1@
Current pill:
Happy on it
wants to continue
@//pill2@
Current pill:
Side efefcts noted
Try change to:
@//pill3@
Combined pill contraindicated:
Discussed progesterone only methods
minipill
depot injection
implant 
coils
EXAM OBS
Apyrexial
t:
p:
hs: normal
bp:
rr:
sats: %
Chest clear
Throat: clear
Face 2 Face Safety net
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
TCB / Review with own GP if not settled
Allergies: ? Nkda
Medication: ? Nill
PMSH: ? Nill

TODAY:
FACE 2 FACE
GM Notes: seen
TPP: Nill / seen
Phone consult:
GM Notes Checked:
Phone Exam
Sounds stable no distress.
Alert and orientated time place person
Managing sentences No audible wheeze
RESPIRATORY Adult
asthma / copd
Cough cold
last few days / weeks or so 
Occasional murky sputum 
Fevers: Nill / ?on/off
No haemoptysis,
No chest pains
No pains on deep inspiration.
Wheeze: nill
Breathlessness: nill
Hx asthma/copd:yes
Inhalers: yes
e+d: ok
n+v: nill
Exposure factors:
Dust/mold/pets: nill
smoke: nill

PHARMACISTS
Discussed available chemists at this time
Prefers to collect at usual chemist when open
Phone Exam
Sounds stable no distress.
Managing sentences No audible wheeze
F2F Appointment needed (routine / urgent )
Patient will ring Extended access hub 
/ own gp surgery /  or ooh 111 
EXAM ADULT FULL
Appears stable 
Alert
No meningism
Brudzinski negative
Managing sentences
No use of accessory muscles
Apyrexial
t:
p:
hs: normal
rr:
sats: %
wheeze: nill
crackles: nill
Abdo: verbal consent
snt 
Ears: nad
Throat: nad
Lymphadenopathy: nill
Safety net advice:
Meningitis / scarlet fever
Discussed signs of dehydration 
? DNA: ? DNA > Reschedule / OOH 111/ A+E
EXAM ADULT QUICK:RESP
Appears stable 
Alert
Managing sentences
No use of accessory muscles
Apyrexial
t: 
p:
rr:
sats: %
Chest clear
wheeze /crackles: nill
Throat: clear / slight pharyngitis
EXAM ADULT QUICK: Meningitis
Appears stable 
Alert
No meningism / Brudzinski negative
Apyrexial 
t:
p:
rr:
sats: %
Chest clear
wheeze /crackles: nill
Throat: clear / slight pharyngitis
F2F ADVICE: URGENT A+E
Advised urgent A+E
Letter given
Has Transport/ Taxi 
States will attend as quickly as possible
Face 2 Face Safety net
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
TCB /  Review with own GP if not settled
EAR EXAM :
Appears stable  Alert
No meningism /
Brudzinski: Negative
Deafness: Nill
Tinnitus: Nill
Vertigo: Nill

Apyrexial 
t:
Ear: Right/ Left
Pinna changes: nill
Mastoid tenderness: nill
Trigone tenderness: nill
EAC: Clear / waxy / inflammed
Discharge: nill
TM:
Normal
Dulled
red inflamed
Retraction: nill  
Perforations: nill

Other Ear Right/ Left - nad
Throat: Clear
Neuro exam / Plantars
PERLA / EOM full rom
Opthalmoscopy: nad
CNS PNS  intact symmetrical
Ataxia: nill
Nystagmus: nill 
Tone power reflexes sensation: symmetrical
Plantars: Downgoing symetrical 
Ankles: FROM
Eye hx 
Glasses: nill / yes 
Contact lenses: nill
Eye conditions: Nill
Glaucoma: nill
Eye meds: nill

Fevers nill
Headache: nill
n+v: nill 
Photophobia: nill
Neck stiffnerss pains: nill
Visual disturbance: nill

Eye Trauma
Eye fb: nill
Eye UV exposure: nill

Eye exam

Eye Right/ Left
Periorbital changes: nill 
lid/lashes: nad
Conjunctiva: nad
Scleral inflammation: nill
PERLA
EOM Full rom
Photophobia: nill
Opthalmoscopy : nad
va: without glasses 
r: 6/6  l: 6/6
Fluroscein: not available
Other Eye - nad
EXAM FEMALE abdomen
Appears stable 
Alert
No Jaccyol
Apyrexial 
t:
p:
hs: normal
bp:
rr:
sats: %
wheeze: nill
crackles: nill
Verbal consent
Chaperone declined
Abdo: snt 
No rebound peritonism 
Throat: nad
Lymphadenopathy: nill
Urine dip
Pregnancy test:
EXAM MALE abdomen
Appears stable 
Alert
No Jaccyol
Apyrexial 
t:
p:
hs: normal
bp:
rr:
sats: %
wheeze: nill
crackles: nill
Verbal consent
Chaperone declined
Abdo: snt
No rebound peritonism
No LkkS
Ho intact bilat 
Scrotum/testes: States nad
Throat: nad
Lymphadenopathy: nill
Urine dip
EAR EXAM :
Appears stable  Alert
No meningism /
Brudzinski: Negative
Deafness: Nill
Tinnitus: Nill
Vertigo: Nill

Apyrexial 
t:
Ear: Right/ Left
Pinna changes: nill
Mastoid tenderness: nill
Trigone tenderness: Slight
EAC: Slightly inflammed
Discharge: nill
TM:
Dulled
red inflamed / slightly 
Retraction: nill  
Perforations: nill

Other Ear Right/ Left - nad
Throat: Clear
CHEST PAIN
Chest pain episodes
Over timespan:
Frequency:
Duration of each episode:
Chest pain
Nature: 
Location:
Radiation:
Relieving:
Worsening:
Exertional effect: 
Posture effect:  
Food effect: 

Fevers: Nil / ?on/off
Chesty cough: Nil
Haemoptysis: Nil
Pain on deep inspiration: Nil
Leg/ calve pains:Nil
Wheeze: nill
Breathlessness: nill
Hx asthma/copd: nill
Inhalers: nill

Palpitations:
Cardiac sounding pains:
Radiation to neck / arms:
Orthopnoea/ pnd:

Indigestion/ heartburn: nill
e+d: ok
n+v: nill

Hx heavy lifting / trauma / impact

Analgesia used:  

Previous history chd cvd:  

Breast / axillary symptoms or signs
Safety net advice:
Meningitis / scarlet fever
Discussed signs of respiratory distress
Gestation: Term
nvd/ c sectio
Postnatal issues: nill
Feeding: Breast / Bottle
Formula
immunisatiions: utd

Allergies: ? Nkda
Medication: ? Nill
PMSH: ? Nill

TODAY:
IN THE DARK
See previous consults 
No access to test results /  opd letters
EXAM OBS
Apyrexial
t:
p:
rr:
Chest clear
Throat: clear
Face 2 Face Safety net
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
Review with own GP if not settled
Face 2 Face Safety net
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP if not settled
COUGHS AND COLDS 
Headache M 
Hx headaches:
Hx Duration:
Onset: gradual / sudden
Location:
Lasts:
Other symptoms/ auras:

Triggers discussed: Advised to avoid 
Lifestyle: Hunger/ sleepless / stress:  nill obvious 
Stimuli/ uv lights screens lights etc: nill obvious 
Foods: Cheese/ Chocolates/ caffeine  nill obvious 
Glasses: nill / optician check advised


Examination 
Apyrexial
Alert
No meningism
Brudzinski negative
t:
p:
bp:
rr:
Perla/ eom full rom 
Opthalmoscopy nad 
Cns pns intact symmet no ataxia  

Management;
Headache diary
Avoid triggers 
Treatments: paracetamol/ibuprofen/Triptan 
Prevention: nill for now /

Review in 2-4 weeks 
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration 
Safety net advise meningitis
New or progressive neurological symptoms or signs
  
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Call 0800 1111 

Papayrus for younger people
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Drug and Alcohol support contacts
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Dyspep Risks Factors / Red  flags
Discussed upper gi risk factors,
States negative to
nsaids, spirits, spices stress.  
Advised to avoid.  
Discussed upper gi red flag symptoms, signs,
No new or worsening epigastric pains,
No Haematemesis, PR bleed or melaena,
No Dysphagia, No weight loss   
Urgent attention If any features  
Hx MALE abdomen
Abdo pain:  
Location  
Radiation:  
Relieving:  
Worsening:  
Analgesia used

Fever: nill  
Nausea Vomiting: Nill  
Urinary: No dysuria or freq  
Bowel: No diarrhoea or constipation /
No pr bleed or melaena 
Operations: Nill  
HX fHX Bowel conditions; Nill  
Weight loss: Nill  
Prostate hx:
:  
Hx  FEMALE abdomen
Abdo pain:  
Location  
Radiation:  
Relieving:  
Worsening:  
Analgesia used

Fever: nill  
Nausea Vomiting: Nill  
Urinary: No dysuria or freq  
Bowel: No diarrhoea or constipation /
No pr bleed or melaena 
Vaginal: Nill No discharge bleed / Lmp 
Operations: Nill  
HX fHX Bowel conditions; Nill  
Weight loss: Nill  
Contraceptive coils/mirena?
Investigations, Previous / Recent.
Specialist assessments
Dietary factors
MART  exac Asthma / copd
Antibiotic: Amoxicillin
Clarithromycin / Doxycycline
Deny allergy
Oral prednisolone:
Deny gastritis:
PPI Cover:
Fostair mart regime
treatment dose
maintenance dose
once settled
Avoid exposure factors
Urgent attention if any deterioration 111/ a+e 
Review with own gp
in week or so  
STREP THROAT Male
Clarithro / Doxy 

Clarithromycin 
Doxycycline 
deny allergy 
OTC antipyreticsParacetamol etc 
Difflam / deny asthma 
Dioralyte if required 
TCB as required
Urgent attention
if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP if not settled

Safety net advise
Meningitis / Scarlet fever
Dehydration 
STREP THROAT pen v 
Penicillin v deny allergy 
OTC antipyreticsParacetamol etc 
Difflam / deny asthma 
Dioralyte if required 
TCB as required
Urgent attention
if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP if not settled

Safety net advise
Meningitis / Scarlet fever
Dehydration 
SABA ? viral and wheeze 
Antibiotic: Amoxicillin
Clarithromycin / Doxycycline
Deny allergy:
Oral prednisolone:
Deny gastritis:
PPI Cover:
Salbutamol
Avoid exposure factors
Urgent attention if any deterioration 111/ a+e 
Review with own gp
in week or so  
EAR TREATMENT :
Keep ears dry 
Abx oral:
Clarithromycin
Ear med: otomize
Deny allergy:
Gentle valsalva
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
TCB / Review with own GP if not settled
EAR TREATMENT :
Keep ears dry 
Abx oral:
Amoxicillin
Ear med: otomize
Deny allergy:
Gentle valsalva
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
TCB / Review with own GP if not settled
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UROLOGY: male

Suspected UTI 
Dysuria and frequency
last few days,  
Fevers: nill  ? on/ off
No renal angle pains 
No loin to groin pains
No haematuria
SEXUAL HEALTH
STD Concerns possibility? Denies  
NHS 111 - Sexual health clinic contacts - if any concerns  
UROLOGY: female

Suspected UTI 
Dysuria and frequency
last few days,  
Fevers: nill  ? on/ off
No renal angle pains 
No loin to groin pains
No haematuria
Vaginal symptoms: Nill   
lmp:
Abx issued: Nitrofurantoin,
no allergies. 
egfr satisfactory
Stop after 3 days if settled  
Urine for mc+s if not settling after 3 days 
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP if not settled

Safety net advise pyelonephritis
Abx issued: Trimethoprim,
no allergies. 
Stop after 3 days if settled  
Urine for mc+s if not settling after 3 days 
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP if not settled

Safety net advise pyelonephritis
Face 2 Face Safety net / opd letter
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
TCB / Review with own GP
With full access to
notes test results and specialist letters
Face 2 Face Safety net / opd letter
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
TCB /  Review with own GP
With full access to
notes test results and Specialist letters
RESPIRATORY Adult - dry
Cough cold
last few days / weeks or so
Previously murky y/g sputum
Now mainly dry cough  
Fevers: Nill / ?on/off
No haemoptysis,
No chest pains
No pains on deep inspiration.
Wheeze: nill
Breathlessness: nill
Hx asthma/copd: nill
Inhalers: nill
e+d: ok
n+v: nill
Meningitis check
Fever: Nill
Headache: Nill
Photophobia: Nill  Ok with light 
Nausea/Vomiting:Nill  
No neck stiffness or pains
No none blanching rashes / Strep rash
Sore throat: Nill / Some
Ears: Nill obvious

No new or progressive neurological symptoms
face arms legs,
No disturbance to
cognition, vision, speech.
Alert orientated tpp. 
CNS PNS  intact symmetrical 
Perla
EOM full rom
No nystagmus
No ataxia  
#neuro: full cns pns
Fever: nill   
Trauma impact injury: nill 
No new or progressive
neurological symptoms
face arms legs,
no disturbance to cognition,
vision, speech. 
#neuro: PNS Cervical
Fever: nill   
Trauma impact injury: nill  
Neck jolts or forces: Nill
Axillary swellings changes: Nill
No new or progressive neurological symptoms Upper limbs Hands,  
No association with neck movements
Lumbosacral



Fever: nill   
Trauma impact injury: nill  
Excessive strenuous use: Nill
Heavy Lifting: nill   
No new or progressive neurological symptoms
lower limbs or perineum,  
No urinary or perianal neurological symptoms 
Analgesia used: Nill  

Apyrexial cvs stable 
Gait: ok
Focal spinal tenderness: nill
General ache:
Spinal alignment: Normal 
AP Alignment:C/T/L curvature: nad 
lateral Alignment: No scoliosis

Tone power reflexes symmetrical
Ankles:Full rom
Plantars: down going 

Analgesia issued  
Naproxen with ppi cover  
Co-codamol with lactulose cover  
Gentle heat massage
mobilisation posture advise  
Physio viaown surgery
Alliance Physio

Urgent attention if any acute deterioration 
(111/ A+E)
Review in 2-4 weeks if not settling 
Safety net cauda equina

NEUROLOGY
No new or progressive neurological symptoms
face arms legs,
No disturbance to
cognition, vision, speech.

No new or progressive neurological symptoms face,
No disturbance to cognition, vision, speech

No new or progressive neurological symptoms
lower limbs or perineum,
No urinary or perianal neurological symptoms

No new functional loss

FAST Face Arm Speech – negative 
GCS: 15/15
Neuro exam / Plantars
PERLA / EOM full rom
Opthalmoscopy: nad
CNS PNS  intact symmetrical
Ataxia: nill
Nystagmus: nill 
Tone power reflexes sensation: symmetrical
Likely Viral illness Common cold
Liaise with chemist
OTC Cough cold meds
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
Review with own GP if not settled

Delayed script: Amoxicillin / Clarithromycin/ Doxycycline
Deny allergy 
Salbutamol as required
PSYCHIATRIC

Previous mental health hx:nill
cahms/ cmt: nill
Mental health meds:
Antidepressant:
Anxiolytic:
Sedative:

PSYCHIATRIC
Home: Any issues: Nill
Lives with: 
Work: Any issues: Nill
Job:
Trigger factors:
Recreation:

Denies Excessive Alcohol, Cannabis or other Drugs,
Denies Delusions / Hallucinations Auditory Visual,
DSH: Nill 
TOSH: Ideation:nill  
TOSH: Intent: nill   

Good rapport insight / Not tearful or agitated /
Eye contact: Good
Speech: Normal
Kempt

Discussed
Antidepressant:
Anxiolytic: Propranolol
denies asthma or cardiac conditions  
Sedative: promethazine as required 

Counselling contacts, wellbeing / samaritans
Crisis team contact / 111 / a+e 
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP in 2 to 4 weeks 

BLOOD PRESSURE ( has machine )
BP check, monitoring required.
1. Has own machine
2. Check twice, twice daily.
    Send in 7 days readings. 
3. Check during any headaches
4. Urgent attention if above 180/90
    or any new or worsening headaches.
    Here / ooh 111/ a+e
Meningitis / neuro check
Fever: Nill
Headache: Nill
Photophobia: Nill 
Ok with light 
Nausea/Vomiting:Nill  
No neck stiffness or pains
No none blanching rashes
Sore throat: Nill / Some
Ears: nill 
No new or progressive neurological symptoms
face arms legs,
No disturbance to cognition, vision, speech.
You may find useful 

Emergency
111/ A+E 
CRISIS TEAM mental health
08 000 513 253

Wellbeing  counselling
24/7 Helpline 08 08 23 89 888

Samaritans 116 123
 
Cruise Bereavement
0808 808 1677

Google: THE BRICK

DIAS  Domestic abuse issues
https://diasdvc.org/
01942 311365

ANDYS MANS CLUB
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Emergency
111/ A+E 
CRISIS TEAM mental health
08 000 513 253

Wellbeing  counselling
24/7 Helpline 08 08 23 89 888

Samaritans 116 123
 
Cruise Bereavement
0808 808 1677

Google: THE BRICK

DIAS  Domestic abuse issues
https://diasdvc.org/
01942 31136
Headache Gradual onset
Comes and goes
No sudden severe thunder clap
Meningism No meningism, fever neck stiffness photophobia purpuric rash
Migraine and Auras No Auras
Visual auras scotomas
Discussed migraine triggers No Cheese chocolate caffeine computer screens, stress
Contraceptive meds
Medication linked Combined pill use noted
Medication overuse headache possible
Lymecycline use noted
Tension type headache
Temporal arteritis
Tenderness in area of temples
Local inflammation
Jaw claudication
Trigeminal neuralgia Radiation out from trigone area
Cluster type headache
Concussion type headache
PILL CHECK
PILL CHECK
?Request Contraceptive pill ?
?BP: ?
?BMI: ?
?Smoking:  ?
?Hx fhx: Breast, cervical, gynaecological conditions: nill   ?
?Hx fhx: Thromboembolic conditions: nill   ?
?Hx Migraines with Auras: Nill ?
?Breast feeding ?
?Enzyme inducing meds: ?
?LARCS: discussed / declined / TCB if changes mind ?
?Discussed lmp starting pill / late / missed pill / Concurrnet abx protocols ?
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
?Requests emergency contraception ?
?Current contraceptive: ?
?Condoms: ?
?Position in cycle/ lmp:?
?Upsi timing: ?
?Previous Emergency contraception in this cycle? ?
?levonelle 1 step within 60 hrs ?
??
??
?Has a failure rate ?
?If vomit soon after use will need another pill ?
?Ulipristal within 5 days.. but will stop pop pill working ?
?abstain after use ?
?pregnancy test if next period late ?
BREASTS

Previous breast conditions:
Previous breast operations:
Hx/Fhx Breast conditions:
Smoking:
Hormonal Medication:

Breast implants:

Right breast
Nipple:
Areola:
Breast:
Axilla:

Leftbreast
Nipple:
Areola:
Breast:
Axilla:

Wax seen
keep ears dry
avoid ear buds
olive oil drops /
sodium bicarb drops
Review in 2 weeks
May need syringing
No history of perforations
History of perforations
Referred to ENT
for microsuction clearance
Headache F
Hx headaches:
Hx Duration:
Onset: gradual / sudden
Location:
Lasts:
Other symptoms/ auras:

Triggers discussed: Advised to avoid 
Lifestyle: Hunger/ sleepless / stress:  nill obvious 
Stimuli/ uv lights screens lights etc: nill obvious 
Foods: Cheese/ Chocolates/ caffeine  nill obvious 
Glasses: nill / optician check advised
Hormonal meds: combined pill/ hrt: nill obvious 

Examination 
Apyrexial
Alert
No meningism
Brudzinski negative
t:
p:
bp:
rr:
Perla/ eom full rom 
Opthalmoscopy nad 
Cns pns intact symmet no ataxia  

Management;
Headache diary
Avoid triggers 
Treatments: paracetamol/ibuprofen/Triptan 
Prevention: nill for now /

Review in 2-4 weeks 
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration 
Safety net advise meningitis
New or progressive neurological symptoms or signs
  
BLOOD PRESSURE ( needs machine)
BP check, monitoring required.
1. Advised to get own machine/ Has own machine
2. Check twice, twice daily. Send in 7 days readings. 
3. Check during any headaches
4. Urgent attention if above 180/90
    or any new or worsening headaches.
     Here / ooh 111/ a+e
5. Otherwise check by chemist
    or Reception Appointment
    Practice HCA or Nurse
BLOOD PRESSURE ( has machine )
BP check, monitoring required.
1. Has own machine
2. Check twice, twice daily.
    Send in 7 days readings. 
3. Check during any headaches
4. Urgent attention if above 180/90
    or any new or worsening headaches.
    Here / ooh 111/ a+e
SLEEP
Mentions poor sleep 
Duration 
Sleep Onset:  Good / Poor 
Duration : Good / Poor  
Waking: Early/ Late
Stimulants: caffeine others:
Advised to avoid 

Shift work:
Sedatives Used:
Sleep hygiene :

MANAGEMENT
Stimulants: caffeine others: to avoid 
Avoid naps  during day  
Evening Exercise / heavy meal 
Bedroom warm quiet dark
MEDS:
Prochlorperazine
Zopiclone 
DORI Daridoroxant 

UPPER LIMB / SHOULDER
Hand Dominance: L/R
Functional Job:
Functional Hobbies:
Previous shoulder problems:
Previous operations / injections:
Rheumatological conditions:

Fever
Trauma / impact/ injury/ pull
Foosh injury: nill
Hx dislocations: nill 

Shoulder Look:
Local erythema bruising: nill 
Deltoid curve present 

Shoulder Feel:
Clavicle
AC/joint

Shoulder Move
Rotation int/ ext
Abduction anterior: Active / Passive
Abduction lateral:   Active / Passive
Distal nvi: nad 

ADJACENT JOINTS:
Elbow / Wrist / Hand: nbi full rom  
UPPER LIMB / ELBOW
Hand Dominance: L/R
Functional Job:
Functional Hobbies:
Previous shoulder problems:
Previous operations / injections:
Rheumatological conditions:

Fever
Trauma / impact/ injury/ pull
Hx dislocations: nill 
Foosh injury: nill

Elbow Look:
Local erythema bruising: nill 
Olecranon Bursitis: nill

Elbow Feel:
Radial head: nbi
Olecranon: nbi


Elbow Move
Held position: normal 
Flexion: full rom 

Extension:   full rom
Pronate / Supinate: full rom  
Distal nvi: nad

ADJACENT JOINTS:
Shoulder/wrist: nbi full rom 
HAND
Hand Dominance: L/R
Functional Job:
Functional Hobbies:
Previous hand problems:
Previous operations / injections:
Rheumatological conditions:

Wrist: nbi full rom 
Foosh injury: nill

Scaphoid: nbi
Thenar: nbi
Hypothenar:nbi
Thumb: mcpj / ipj: nbi full rom 
Mcpj
Pip
Dip 
Dupuytrens: nill 

Carpal Tunnel 
Tinnel test: negative 
Radial ulnar median
sensory motor: intact 
Rock paper scissors ok sign: ok 
Muscle wasting: nill
Fingers flex / extend: ok
Strength: ok
Strength symmetry: ok
FUNNY DO

Episode: date / time 
Pre Episode:
Episode:
Post Episode:

Chest pains:
Palpitations:

Hypotensives
Hypoglycaemics
Blood sugars/ diabetes: nill

Related to head movements: nill 
Vertebrobasilar:
Vertigo: nill   

Epileptic?
Petit mals: nill
Grand mals: nill 
Tonic clonic: 
Eye rolling:
Incontinence

Neurological deficit
Tia / cva
Fast negative
LOWER LIMB  / hip
Usual mobility:
Previous issues hip /knee/ ankle: nill
Previous operations:  hip /knee/ ankle: nill
Rheumatological conditions: nill

Hip Look:
Local Erythema: Nill
Local bruise: Nill  

Hip Feel:
Warmth: nill
Tenderness: nill

Hip: move:
Held: neutral 
Rotation: int ext
SLR: active / passive
Abduction: active / passive 

LOWER LIMB  / knee
Usual mobility:
Previous issues hip /knee/ ankle: nill
Previous operations:  hip /knee/ ankle: nill
Rheumatological conditions: nill

Knee Look
Local Erythema: Nill
Local bruise: Nill  
Local swelling

Knee Feel
Warmth: nill
Tenderness: nill
Patella ballotment: nill
Tibial tuberosity: nad


Knee Move
Held: neutral 
Flex: Good ROM / Crepitus: nill 
Extend: Good ROM / Crepitus: nill 

Collaterals: Intact
Cruciates: Intact
Menisci: Intact

Popliteal area: nad 
Calve: no clinical dvt 
Erectile dysfunction 
Mood Libido:
Relationship issues:
Mental health:
Medications:
Alcohol / recreational drugs 
Pornography:
Prostate issues:
Previous treatments 
CHD CVD contra indications

Early morning Erections
Erection: onset
Erection duration:
Pde5 Meds
DIZZYNESS  bppv
Episodes of dizzyness 
Come and go 
Lasts: ? Minutes  ? Longer 
Relation to head movements: Yes / No

Cardiac chest pains: nill
Palpitations: nill 
Postural hypotension effect : nill 
Antihypertensive medications: nill

Deafness/ tinnitus: nill  

On examination
Apyrexial alert no meningism
t;
p:
bp:
rr:

Otoscopy: nad
Perla eom full rom
cns pns intact symmetrical
no ataxia  
DIZZYNESS  Cardiac 
Episodes of dizzyness 
Come and go 
Lasts: ? Minutes  ? Longer 
Relation to head movements: Yes / No

Cardiac chest pains: nill
Palpitations: nill 
Postural hypotension effect : possible
Antihypertensive medications: noted 

Deafness/ tinnitus: nill  

On examination
Apyrexial alert no meningism
t;
p:
bp:
Sitting:
bp: p:
Stainding : 
bp: p:
rr:

Otoscopy: nad
Perla eom full rom
cns pns intact symmetrical
no ataxia  

Paramedics No longer on site
Consult with Patient
Paramedics called:
Paramedics on site:
Paramedics left:
NEWS SCORE PRINTOUT
Paramedic phone consult
GM Notes accessed:
TODAY:
Consult with Paramedic
Paramedic Obs
Appears: well, stable 
AVPU: Alert 
GCS: 15/15
t:
p:
hs: normal
rr:
sats: %
BP:
BM:
12Lead:
Stay at home / careful observation
To call back 111 as required
To contact own GP for further assessment / review
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(Own GP / ooh 111 / a+e )

Face 2 face appointment scheduled
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )

Paramedic advised needs urgent A+E
Ambulance will take in
Home visit booked 
Advised can be up to 4 hours untill seen

Urgent attention if any acute deterioration 
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Phone Exam
Alert and orientated time place person
Agitation: nill 
REFUSING HOSPITAL
Alert Orientated Time place person
Compos mentis
Aware refusal is against medical advise
with risk of deterioration or worse
Can call back OOH 111 / 999
A+E Own transport  
Face 2 face appointment scheduled
RAEI OOH
States can get here for:
Scheduled:

Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Home visit booked 
Advised can be up to 4 hours untill seen

Urgent attention if any acute deterioration 
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Phone consult: MEDICATION REQUESTED
Medication requested:
Reason: Ran out
Will bring in proof of medications
Aware will only be issued short quantity untill able to contact own gp for full prescription. 

Controlled drugs required
Will bring in proof of meds and proof of identity
 
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Wigan and Leigh
01942 949 167

Our phone lines are open
Monday       8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday        8:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday  8:30am-5:30pm
                       12-2pm Closed
Thursday       8:30am-3:30pm
Friday             8:30am-3:30pm
Abx issued: Cephalexin
no allergies. 
Stop after 3 days if settled  
Urine for mc+s if not settling after 3 days 
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP if not settled

Safety net advise pyelonephritis
STREP THROAT fem Clarithro / Doxy 
Clarithromycin
Doxycycline 
deny allergy
Preg/brf: nill
OTC antipyreticsParacetamol etc 
Difflam / deny asthma 
Dioralyte if required 
TCB as required
Urgent attention
if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP if not settled

Safety net advise
Meningitis / Scarlet fever
Dehydration 
EYE TREATMENT :
Lid hygiene
Explained contagious nature 
Abx oral: Flucloxacillin

Eye med: Chloramphenicol drops
Deny allergy:
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
TCB / Review with own GP if not settled


Lid hygiene
Explained contagious nature 
Abx oral: Clarithromycin

Eye med: Chloramphenicol drops
Deny allergy:
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
TCB / Review with own GP if not settled

Eye med: Chloramphenicol ointment (age precaution)
deny allergy

Face 2 Face Safety net / test results
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
Review with own GP with test results
Sooner if required
tcb alliance (may not get test results) 
Face 2 Face Safety net / test results
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
Review with own GP with test results
Sooner if required
tcb alliance (may not get test results) 
Review post weekend
if symptoms not settled
Review post abx
if symptoms not settled
RESPIRATORY Adult Greeny
Cough cold
last few days / weeks or so
Occasional Greeny sputum 
Fevers: Nill / ?on/off
No haemoptysis,
No chest pains
No pains on deep inspiration.
Wheeze: nill
Breathlessness: nill
Hx asthma/copd: nill
Inhalers: nill
e+d: ok
n+v: nill
RESPIRATORY Adult yellow
Cough cold
last few days / weeks or so
Occasional yellowy sputum 
Fevers: Nill / ?on/off
No haemoptysis,
No chest pains
No pains on deep inspiration.
Wheeze: nill
Breathlessness: nill
Hx asthma/copd: nill
Inhalers: nill
e+d: ok
n+v: nill
COLDS / FLU
Likely Viral illness
Common cold / Flu like illness
Liaise with chemist
OTC Cough cold meds
Antipyretics
Keep hydrated
TCB as required
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
Review with own GP if not settled

Delayed script: Amoxicillin / Clarithromycin/ Doxycycline
Deny allergy 
Salbutamol as required
EXAM ADULT FULL
Appears stable 
Alert
No meningism
Brudzinski negative
Managing sentences
No use of accessory muscles
Apyrexial 
p:
hs: normal
rr:
sats: %
wheeze: nill
crackles: nill
Abdo: verbal consent
snt 
Ears: nad
Throat: nad
Lymphadenopathy: nill
EXAM ADULT FULL
Appears stable 
Alert
No meningism
Brudzinski negative
Managing sentences
No use of accessory muscles
Apyrexial
t:
p:
hs: normal
bp:
rr:
sats: %
wheeze: nill
crackles: nill
Abdo: verbal consent
snt 
Ears: nad
Throat: nad
Lymphadenopathy: nill
PERLA / EOM full rom
Opthalmoscopy: nad
CNS PNS  intact symmetrical
Ataxia: nill
Nystagmus: nill 
Mood stable  
No acute triggers  /
Ongoing past issues
Household: Alone / Partner,  
Kids: nill  
Relationship:  
Support network: Family / Friends 
Job/Study:
Med3 offered:
No Delusions / Hallucinations   
No suicidal ideation or intent  
Is on … 
Feels it is helping. 
Denies side effects.  
Face 2 Face Safety net / abx
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
TCB / Review with own GP if not settled
Face 2 Face Safety net / abx
Urgent attention if any acute deterioration
(ooh 111 / a+e )
TCB /  Review with own GP if not settled
Apyrexial
t:
p:
Verbal consent:
No renal angle pains
No urine for dip:
Urine for dip:
Neg leucocytes:
Neg Nitrites:
Neg blood:
Neg Protein:
Neg glucose:
Neg ketones
Pregnancy test negative:
LETTERS
  INVESTIGATIONS
   ROUTINE
Fbc u+e calcium tft lft lipids hba1c esr 
   HAEMATINICS
Iron studies  
   HAEMATINICS
B12 folate ferritin
   BOWELS
Esr, Coeliac screen, amylase  Feacal calprotectin level
   RHEUMATOLOGY
Esr rf ccp rheumatology screen Urate 
   LIVER
LFT / Split Bilirubin
Hepatitis Screen B+C
   HELICOBACTER
 Helicobacter test breath / stool / serology 
   MICROBIOLOGY
MC+S: urine
MC+S: sputum
MC+S: stools 
MC+S: Wound
MC+S: Ear L/R
   STOOL TESTS 
Feacal calprotectin level / Stool for mc+s  
   DIABETES
   Type 1 dm
GAD Antibodies
   Type 2 dm
HbA1c
Albumin: Creatinine ratio
Glucose tolerance test
  MALE SPECIFIC TESTS
   Prostate PSA
Testosterone level
   Abdo M Fbc u+e calcium tft lft lipids hba1c Esr, Coeliac screen, amylase  
Feacal calprotectin level 
  FEMALE SPECIFIC TESTS
FSH/LH
Day 21 progesterone
ca125
   ABDO F Fbc u+e calcium tft lft lipids hba1c Esr, Coeliac screen, amylase  ca125
Feacal calprotectin level
  IMAGING
X-ray Request
MRI Request
CT Request
DEXA SCAN
CARDIOLOGY
ECG request 
Ambulatory ECG  request
Home BP monitoring check twice twice daily: Send in  7 days readings.
Ambulatory BP  request
RESPIRATORY
Reversibility Testing
Spirometry
THROAT / SWALLOWING
Fevers: nill 
Sore throat: nill 
Acid reflux:
Salivary pooling:
Stridor:
Dyspnoea:
Bony food scratch: nill
Heat cold intolerance:
Thyroid/ parathyroid hx: nilll
Hoarse Voice:
Exposure factors:
Smoke dustfumes 

Apyrexial
t:
p:
rr:
wheeze / stridor
sats:
voice: nad
throat:nill 
Salivary pooling: nill
lymhadenopathy: nill
tracheal deviation: nill
neck swellings: nill
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LEG PAIN SWELLING 
Thigh:nad 
Polpiliteal area: nad 
Calve:nad 
swollen tender
Varicose veins: nill / noted 

Risk factors:
Protective fators:

Leg circumference 10 cm below tibilai tuberosity
r: cm
l: cm

Apyrexial
t:
p:
rr:
sats:
wells score:


Suspected DVT
Letter given
Urgent D dimer asessment via walk in or a+e 


LOWER LIMB  / Ankle
Malleoli: No bony temderness
Navicular: nad
Base of 5th ,etatarsal: nad

No local swelling erythema 
Full rom at anklle
No distalNVI  
WB: ok
Walk: ok
HAEMORRHOIDS 
Hx haemorrhoids
Fever: nill
Abdo pains: nill 
Hx bowel conditions: nill 
Passing Bowel motions: ok
Otc laxative if required 
Haemorrhoid preparations used: ? Nill 
Bleeding: on wiping/ in pan 
Not mixed with motions 
No Melaena
Anticoagulants: nill

Verbal consent / Chaperone declined 
Perianal: nad 
Fissures: nill
Piles:
DRE: not required 
Management
Avoid straining 
Otc laxative if required 
Scheriproct ointment suppositories 
Tcb if any deterioration