Oncology Hospital Note Design

Oncology Hospital Note Design


  • Name: Tom Walter

  • DOB: January 15, 2050

  • MRN: 123456

  • Date: October 8, 2099

  • Attending Physician: Dr. [Your Name]

  • Referring Physician: Dr. Alan Brown


Chief Complaint:

Persistent fatigue and recent weight loss.


History of Present Illness (HPI):

Tom Walter is a 49-year-old male with a history of stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer, diagnosed 6 months ago. He presents today with complaints of increased fatigue over the past month, accompanied by a 10-pound weight loss. He reports difficulty breathing during exertion and has experienced a mild cough. No new pain was reported. He completed his last round of chemotherapy 3 weeks ago and has been experiencing mild nausea, managed with ondansetron.


Past Medical History:

  • Non-small cell lung cancer, Stage IIIB

  • Hypertension

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus


Medication List:

  • Ondansetron 8 mg orally, as needed for nausea

  • Lisinopril 10 mg orally once daily

  • Metformin 1000 mg orally twice daily

  • Atezolizumab 1200 mg IV every 3 weeks


Allergies:

  • No known drug allergies.


Physical Exam:

  • General Appearance: Alert, in mild respiratory distress.

  • Vital Signs: BP 130/85 mmHg, HR 88 bpm, Temp 98.6°F, RR 20 breaths/min, O2 Sat 92% on room air.

  • Head and Neck: No lymphadenopathy, oral mucosa moist.

  • Chest/Lungs: Decreased breath sounds bilaterally, wheezing noted, mild crackles.

  • Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs.

  • Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly.

  • Extremities: No edema, pulses intact.

  • Neurological: Alert and oriented, cranial nerves II-XII intact.


Laboratory and Imaging Results:

  • CBC: Hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL, WBC 7,500/mm³, Platelets 180,000/mm³ (anemia noted).

  • CT Chest: Increased size of right upper lobe mass, stable mediastinal lymphadenopathy.

  • Pulmonary Function Tests: Mild obstructive pattern.


Assessment:

The patient is a 49-year-old male with progressive symptoms consistent with advanced lung cancer. Recent imaging shows disease progression. The patient is experiencing treatment-related fatigue and anemia.


Plan:

  1. Treatment:

    • Discuss the initiation of palliative care with the patient and family.

    • Continue the current chemotherapy regimen with Atezolizumab.

    • Consider referral for radiation therapy to manage symptoms related to the lung mass.

  2. Supportive Care:

    • Increase ondansetron to manage nausea more effectively.

    • Consult with a nutritionist for dietary adjustments to address weight loss.

  3. Follow-Up:

    • Schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to reassess symptoms and response to treatment.

    • Order a repeat CT scan in 6 weeks to evaluate treatment efficacy.

  4. Patient Education:

    • Provided educational materials on lung cancer treatment options and palliative care resources.

    • Discussed signs and symptoms of potential complications to monitor at home.


Signature:

Dr. [Your Name], MD

Attending Oncologist

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