Oncology Hospital Note Design
Oncology Hospital Note Design
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Name: Tom Walter
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DOB: January 15, 2050
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MRN: 123456
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Date: October 8, 2099
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Attending Physician: Dr. [Your Name]
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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:
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Non-small cell lung cancer, Stage IIIB
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Hypertension
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Medication List:
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Ondansetron 8 mg orally, as needed for nausea
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Lisinopril 10 mg orally once daily
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Metformin 1000 mg orally twice daily
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Atezolizumab 1200 mg IV every 3 weeks
Allergies:
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No known drug allergies.
Physical Exam:
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General Appearance: Alert, in mild respiratory distress.
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Vital Signs: BP 130/85 mmHg, HR 88 bpm, Temp 98.6°F, RR 20 breaths/min, O2 Sat 92% on room air.
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Head and Neck: No lymphadenopathy, oral mucosa moist.
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Chest/Lungs: Decreased breath sounds bilaterally, wheezing noted, mild crackles.
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Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs.
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Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly.
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Extremities: No edema, pulses intact.
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Neurological: Alert and oriented, cranial nerves II-XII intact.
Laboratory and Imaging Results:
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CBC: Hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL, WBC 7,500/mm³, Platelets 180,000/mm³ (anemia noted).
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CT Chest: Increased size of right upper lobe mass, stable mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
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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:
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Treatment:
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Discuss the initiation of palliative care with the patient and family.
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Continue the current chemotherapy regimen with Atezolizumab.
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Consider referral for radiation therapy to manage symptoms related to the lung mass.
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Supportive Care:
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Increase ondansetron to manage nausea more effectively.
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Consult with a nutritionist for dietary adjustments to address weight loss.
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Follow-Up:
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Schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to reassess symptoms and response to treatment.
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Order a repeat CT scan in 6 weeks to evaluate treatment efficacy.
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Patient Education:
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Provided educational materials on lung cancer treatment options and palliative care resources.
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Discussed signs and symptoms of potential complications to monitor at home.
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Signature:
Dr. [Your Name], MD
Attending Oncologist