Medical ST5 Miller Clerking
[Current Date] [Current Time]

Presenting Complaint:
[The reason for attendance in 1-3 words]

History of Presenting Complaint:
[Chronological narrative of current illness using short, clear sentences. Include:
- Onset, character, location, radiation, timing, exacerbating/relieving factors
- Associated symptoms
- Impact on daily activities
- Previous similar episodes
- Relevant collateral history from relatives/carers
- Any relevant background from other healthcare professionals
Do not repeat patient's name throughout. Be concise and tell a chronological story to the reader. Do not include subjective descriptions of the symptoms e.g. "severe" or use unnecessarily long words.]

Past Medical History:
[Bulleted list of significant medical conditions with relevant details:]
• [Condition with year if mentioned]
• Diabetes mellitus - latest HbA1c: [value] mmol/mol ([date])
• Asthma/COPD - latest spirometry: FEV1 [value], FVC [value] ([date])
• [Previous surgeries with dates]
• [Other significant medical history]

Drug History:
• [Drug name] [dose][units] [route] [frequency]
• [Example: Omeprazole 20mg PO OD]
• [Example: Clopidogrel 75mg PO OD]

Recently Stopped Medications: [If relevant]
• [Medication] - stopped [date/reason]

Allergy History:
[If allergies mentioned:]
• [Allergen] - [Reaction type] ([severity if mentioned])
• NKDA [if no known drug allergies stated]

Social History:
[Living situation. Who they live with, housing type, if mentioned]
[Mobility. Walking aids, stairs, transfers, if mentioned]
[Carers. Formal/informal care arrangements, if mentioned]
[Occupation. Current/previous if relevant, if mentioned]
[Smoking. Never/Ex-smoker/Current - pack years if mentioned]
[Alcohol. Units per week/Never/Ex-drinker - if mentioned]
[Functional Status: Impact on activities of daily living, if mentioned]

On Examination:
[General Appearance. Alert, well/unwell, distressed, if mentioned]
Observations:: [If mentioned - HR, BP, Temp, RR, O2 sats (do not use subscripts)]
• Abdomen: [Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation findings. If not commented upon, document as normal]
• Cardiovascular: [Heart sounds, murmurs, peripheral pulses, oedema. If not commented upon, document as normal]
• Respiratory: [Chest expansion, percussion, auscultation. If not commented upon, document as normal]
• Neurological: [If examined.]
• Other: [Any other relevant examination findings, if mentioned]

Investigations:
• [Test name] ([date, if mentioned, do not include include today's date on results, list without a date]): [Result without units]
• [Example: Hb 85]
• [Imaging type] ([date, if mentioned]): [Key findings]
• [Example: CT Abdomen/Pelvis (15/03/24): Sigmoid diverticulosis, no perforation]

Impression:
[Main diagnosis]
Differential Diagnoses: [Only if multiple possibilities discussed]
[Secondary issues. Relevant comorbidities affecting management. If mentioned]

Management Plan:
1. [A numbered list documenting the management plan to be undertaken, if mentioned, include:
- Immediate management/monitoring,
- Investigation requests,
- Treatment interventions - medications, procedures,
- Discharge planning/follow-up arrangements,
- Patient education/lifestyle advice,
- Referrals to other specialties if needed,
- Which ward or specialty the patient would be best admitted to e.g. "Respiratory Bed",
- Escalation plan that was discussed - whether the patient is suitable for CPR, ITU and/or NIV.]