Patient presents with right knee pain.  Onset of pain is described as (acute, subacute, chronic) and began (duration) ago.  The patient localizes the pain to the (medial, lateral, anterior, posterior) aspect of the knee and characterizes it as (sharp, dull, aching, throbbing, burning).  Aggravating factors include (weight-bearing, stairs, prolonged standing, bending, twisting) and alleviating factors include (rest, ice, elevation, over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen).  Patient denies any history of trauma, injury, or fall to the right knee.  Past medical history includes (relevant medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout).  Surgical history includes (any prior knee surgeries).  Medications include (list current medications).  Allergies include (list allergies).  Physical examination reveals (tenderness to palpation, swelling, erythema, warmth, crepitus, limited range of motion, effusion, instability).  McMurray's test is (positive, negative).  Lachman's test is (positive, negative).  Anterior drawer test is (positive, negative).  Posterior drawer test is (positive, negative).  Varus and valgus stress tests are (stable, unstable).  Neurovascular examination of the right lower extremity is intact.  Assessment: Right knee pain, likely due to (differential diagnosis such as osteoarthritis, meniscus tear, ligament sprain, tendinitis, bursitis).  Plan:  Conservative management includes (rest, ice, compression, elevation, physical therapy, over-the-counter pain relievers such as NSAIDs).  Imaging studies such as (X-ray, MRI) may be ordered to further evaluate the cause of the pain.  Referral to orthopedics may be indicated if symptoms persist or worsen.  Patient education provided regarding activity modification, pain management, and follow-up care.  Return to clinic in (duration) for reevaluation.