Medical Notes: Families 2, 17 + 32
Keith
33 Years Old
Male
Caucasian
Government
Medical Situation
Struggling with untreated high blood pressure and back pain from physical labor; has not seen a doctor recently due to cost.
Appointment
None
Prescriptions
Blood pressure medication
Advise Patient to do the following:
Manage stress
Eat a low-sodium diet
Take blood pressure medication
Maintain healthy sleep and nutrition
Casey
28 Years Old
Female
Caucasian
Government
Medical Situation
Recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes; trying to manage with diet but needs medication to help regulate blood sugar.
Appointment
None
Prescriptions
Oral diabetes medication
Advise Patient to do the following:
Eat a low sugar/ low carb diet
Take diabetes medication and check sugar daily
Maintain healthy sleep, manage stress and exercise
Cathy
10 Years Old
Female
Caucasian
Government
Medical Situation
Experiences anxiety, especially related to housing instability; takes medication to help manage symptoms.
Appointment
None
Prescriptions
Anti-anxiety medication
Advise Patient to do the following:
Christy
2 Years Old
Female
Caucasian
Government
Medical Situation
Prescription covered. Diagnosed with asthma; requires daily management and quick-relief treatment during flare-ups.
Appointment
Walk-In, $80
Prescriptions
Inhaler, Covered
Advise Patient to do the following:
Regular breathing treatments
Avoid polluted air
Ensure Christy takes asthma medication
Hospital Notes
Christy is a 2-year-old toddler. She is admitted via the Emergency Department with a severe asthma attack.
You recommend that Christy Two stay in the hospital for 3 minutes. An adult must stay with her.
Post-Discharge
Regular breathing treatments, avoid polluted air. Christy must be monitored closely, given breathing treatments, and follow up with an appointment at your designated Family Health Center as soon as possible.
Write Prescription
Inhaler, Covered