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Primary Care Physician
25-30 minutes

General Practitioner Documentation Template

This GP Note template, crafted for General Practitioners, facilitates the efficient documentation of patient consultations by offering a structured format to record patient history, examination findings, assessments, and treatment plans. It is particularly effective for capturing common conditions like respiratory infections and headaches, ensuring comprehensive clinical information is documented. With s10.ai's advanced AI capabilities, this template enhances the note-taking process, enabling GPs to dedicate more time to patient care. It is especially beneficial for generating thorough medical documentation that complies with New Zealand medical standards.

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David Chen
Template Structure

Organized sections for comprehensive clinical documentation

(Use New Zealand spelling of medications) (Do not use patient name, date of birth, or identifiers) (If an issue is mentioned at the end of the consult transcript, the note should be written with the first section containing history of each issue/problem, second section containing examination, third section containing assessment, and fourth section containing plan) (Do not insert sections for PHx, FHx or SHx) (Do not insert examination findings into the body of the issue/problem, only insert one time in the physical examination section) (Any relevant past medical history, family history or social history should be listed underneath the relevant issue/problem, not in it's own section) (Use a maximum of 6 bullet points for HOPC for each Issue/Problem. Symptoms can be separated by commas under the same bullet point.) (Combine related symptoms under single problem heading, e.g. Cough and Fever) [1st Issue, problem, or request 1 (issue, request or condition name only)](If unsure or under investigation precede issue/problem with "?") (Do not insert a space after heading)- [history related to 1st presenting complaint] (Each new line should start with a lower case letter) [If relevant 2nd Issue, problem, or request 2 (issue, request or condition name only)] - [history related to 2nd presenting complaint] (Each new line should start with a lower case letter) [If relevant 3rd, 4th, 5th Issue, problem, or request 3/4/5 (issue, request or condition name only)] - [history related to subsequent presenting complaint] (put related symptoms onto same line separated by commas, rather than starting new lines. Each new line should start with a lower case letter) oe (physical examination should be in following order, ONLY if mentioned during consult, otherwise not inserted: blood pressure, weight, general disposition, Ear nose and throat, heart/cardiovascular, chest/respiratory, abdomen, other) (if relevant, blood pressure should be written on it's own line with "\bp " in front, e.g. 120/80 should be "\bp 120/80") (if relevant, weight should be written on it's own line with "\wt " in front, e.g. 80kg should be written without units as "\wt 80") (if relevant, temp, O2 sats, and HR should all be documented on the same line) [Physical or mental state examination findings, including vitals and system specific examination] (only include if applicable, and use as many bullet points as needed to capture the examination findings) (Only put examination findings in once) (If respiratory illness and looking clinically well should be documented as: "Looks well, nil increased WOB") (Normal cardiac exam should be documented as: "HSD nil murmurs - regular") (Normal respiratory exam should be documented as: "Chest clear and equal - no creps or wheezes") (Normal ear exam should be documented as: "Ears: R) normal canal, TM nad, L) normal canal, TM nad") (Normal abdominal exam should be documented as: "Abdo SNT, no signs peritonism. Nil organomegaly. Nil masses. Nil flank tenderness.") Imp: [Issue 1 (issue, request or condition name only)], [Assessment, likely diagnosis for Issue 1 (condition name only)], [Differential diagnosis for Issue 1 (only if applicable)] - [Issue 2 if relevant (issue, request or condition name only)], [Assessment, likely diagnosis for Issue 2 (condition name only)], [Differential diagnosis for Issue 1 (only if applicable)] - [Issue 3 if relevant(issue, request or condition name only)], [Assessment, likely diagnosis for Issue 3 (condition name only)], [Differential diagnosis for Issue 1 (only if applicable)] Plan: - [Investigations planned for Issues (only if applicable)] (don't list individual blood tests) - [Treatment planned for Issues (only if applicable)] (don't list individual regular medications for repeat in no changes, just state regular medicines repeated) - [Relevant referrals for Issues (only if applicable)] (if relevant move issue at bottom of notes to fit normal structure, merge plans) (Never come up with your own patient details, assessment, plan, interventions, evaluation, and plan for continuing care - use only the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note as a reference for the information included in your note. If any information related to a placeholder has not been explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, you must not state that it has not been mentioned and instead leave the relevant placeholder blank.)
Sample Clinical Note

Example of completed documentation using this template

cough and fever- patient reports a persistent cough for the past 5 days, accompanied by a low-grade fever, fatigue, and mild sore throat. No significant past medical history related to respiratory issues.
headache- patient experiences intermittent headaches over the last week, described as a dull ache, primarily in the frontal region, with no associated nausea or visual disturbances. Family history of migraines noted.
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\bp 130/85
\wt 75
Temp 37.5, O2 sats 98%, HR 72
- Appears well, no increased work of breathing
- Heart sounds normal, no murmurs - regular rhythm
- Lungs clear and equal - no crackles or wheezes
- Ears: Right normal canal, tympanic membrane normal, Left normal canal, tympanic membrane normal
Imp: cough and fever, viral upper respiratory tract infection, bacterial infection
- headache, tension-type headache, migraine
Plan:
- Monitor symptoms and return if worsening
- Regular medications continued
- Referral to physiotherapy for headache management
Clinical Benefits

Key advantages of using this template in clinical practice

  • This comprehensive clinical template is designed to streamline the documentation process for healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate and efficient patient care management. By incorporating high-search healthcare and clinical keywords, this template enhances the visibility and accessibility of clinical notes. It meticulously organizes patient information, from history of presenting complaints to physical examination findings, and provides a structured approach to assessment and planning. Clinicians can effortlessly document multiple issues or conditions, ensuring all relevant details are captured without redundancy. This template is particularly beneficial for those seeking to improve clinical workflow, reduce documentation time, and enhance patient care outcomes. Explore and implement this template to elevate your clinical documentation practices today.
Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this template and its usage

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