Family Medicine Clerkship Logbook G3 Final
Family Medicine Clerkship Logbook G3 Final
Family Medicine Clerkship Logbook G3 Final
CLERKSHIP
STUDENT
PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
GROUP 3
Student Name ID
Hussain Jwad Aljubran 2180001511
Omar Abdulqader Bamalan 2180001260
Mohammed Hashim Al Hajji 2180001572
Mohammed Abdulmohsen Alsharit 2180003854
Ahmed Ali Alshaikhi 2180003664
Omar Marwan Bakhurji 2180002200
Khalil Ibrahim Sabbagh 2180006344
Mentor: Dr. Najwa A. Zabeeri
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Knee pain
My Learn more details about lifestyle modifications to help DM2 patients who prefer
Educational them over medications
Needs and Indications for medications in patients who are managing their diabetes with life-style
Reflection: changes only.
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My Types of abortion?
Educational Management of abortion medically and surgically?
Needs and
Reflection:
My Diagnosis of UTI?
Educational How to differentiate from pre-existing DM vs GDM?
Needs and
Reflection: How to differentiate between placental sounds and the fetus pulse during US?
My Clinical presentation and physical examination tests and findings for lateral
Educational epicondylitis?
Needs and Treatment algorithm for lateral epicondylitis?
Reflection:
Came to the clinic to review her current lab results and expecting
improvement.
ROS:
● Fatigue for a month, the patient says it's due to a personal, familial issue and
generalized hair loss for the past couple of months (⁓ 6 months)
● Rest is unremarkable
Past Medical Hx
● Bilateral foreign sensation in the eye (last visit, 3 months ago) improved with
eye Lubricants
● DM 2: controlled (HbA1c 6.8 %), diagnosed 1 month ago, compliant on
Metformin once per day
● Hypertension: uncontrolled (ABPM day mean 158.5/89), diagnosed 18-20
years ago, on Co-Diovan once per day
● Dyslipidemia: 18-20 years ago, compliant on Atorvastatin, no complains or
side effects
● Osteoporosis: compliant on Alendronate once per week, no complains or side
effects
● Hypothyroidism: compliant of Levothyroxine once per day, no complains or
side effects
Past Surgical Hx
● Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, ⁓ 35 years ago with no complications or ICU
admission
● S/P Coronary artery stent placement, 3 years ago with no complications
Family Hx
● Parents have Hypertension and are compliant to their medication, no HTN
associated complications
● Hypothyroidism in all siblings, patient is not sure about their compliance
Social Hx
Patient has a low sugar, low diary products, low meat diet
Moves around regularly with no set regimen of exercises
PHQ2 -ve
Non-smoker
ICE
● Idea: the patient has no thoughts about her conditions
● Concern: patient was concerned about her Alopecia
● Expectations: the results and clarification of labs
Chest examination:
Metabolic syndrome
4. Differential Diagnosis
cushing syndrome
(DDx)
other Autoimmune diseases (e.g. AI pancreatitis type 1)
Uncontrolled HTN
Controlled DM
6. Problem List: Osteoporosis
(Patient: DLP
Biopsychosocial Hypothyroidism
+ family) S/P PCI, 3 years ago and stopped Aspirin intake 3 months ago (patient
forgot to take it from the pharmacy)
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● Clarifications About Metformin and the clinical utility of the 500 mg,
bid rather than once a day, as that's of no known therapeutic
significance.
● Reassured the patient about the possible cause of alopecia and fatigue
(the possible correlation with the past year's TSH fluctuations) and
advised her to continue her drugs and observe for changes.
● Advised the patient about foot care and about Home BP device use (as
the patient complain that her readings in the house are lower than in the
7. Management plan &
center), that's why an ambulatory BP monitor was installed.
Intervention:
(CRAPRIOP) ● Prescribed additional (Amlor, 5 mg) and Re-prescribed (Aspirin),
discussed the possible adverse effects and alternatives.
● Referral to ophthalmology (for yearly check).
Plan:
CST
F/U after 3 months with labs (RFT, TSH, FT3/FT4, RBG/FBG/HbA1c,
lipid profile)
Rechecking the control over her HTN after the addition of Amlor
How to keep your track of thoughts in managing such patients with various
6. Questions & chronic comorbidities?
Reflection How to catch upon the patient's worries and reassure them (if possible) or
What did I learn? clarify a misconception?
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Past Surgical Hx
● Left inguinal hernia repair, 3 years ago with no complications or ICU stay
Family Hx
● All siblings have DM and HTN with no known complications
Medications and Allergies
● Juvana
● Co-diovan
● No known Allergies
Social Hx
Patient has a low sodium, low diary products and low lipids diet
Exercises regularly (walk), but for the past period he stopped due to the hit
weather
Non-smoker, No alcohol
ICE
● Idea: patient expressed none
● Concern: patient expressed none
● Expectations: the results of labs and his current status
Abdominal examination:
● Soft and lax abdomen with no tenderness and no signs of distention or
organomegaly
Neurovascular Lower limb examination
● On inspection there were signs of atrophic changes (mild hair loss, fissured
nails, dry skin)
● Palpable strong pulses (DP and posterior tibial), No signs of DVT or edema
● Motor (power +5), Reflexes (+2), Sensation and proprioception intact
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Came to the clinic for routine follow up and reviewing lab results.
No active complaint or worries
No history of macro/microvascular complication
No signs of hyperglycemia
Last retinal check was 4 years back
She takes all her medication at night
PHQ9 was only positive for sleep disturbances, which the patient reports that
the night awakening happened to her since she was young.
Review of system
● Heartburn especially when lying flat
● Sore throat, no other symptoms, and the patient says it is a familial issue
(tonsillar illnesses)
Past medical Hx
● DM for 7 years, and he first presentation was a diagnosed DKA, and ICU
admission for 1 week, in which they started her on insulin injection for 3
months after that then transferred her to (metformin and sitagliptin) in which
the patient has been compliant on and with no complains.
● HTN for 1 year, presented to the clinic after feeling episodes of dizziness,
headache and palpitations, her BP was above (160/85) and she was started on
Lisinopril and Atenolol.
● DLP was diagnosed with the HTN and was treated with Atorvastatin.
Past Surgical Hx
● Laparoscopic cholecystectomy 5 years ago with no complications or ICU
admission
Family Hx
● Brother had hypertension, compliant on his medications
Social Hx
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Abdominal examination:
● Soft and lax abdomen with no tenderness and no signs of distention or
organomegaly
Neurovascular Lower limb examination
● Pulses are intact, power 5, monofilament -ve
Drug-induced esophagitis
4. Differential
Diagnosis (DDx)
metabolic syndrome
Menopause
Patient was friendly and kind, her son was with her during the visit and
5. Impression: clarified some points of her medical history, she has supportive family
The consultant empathized with the patient and asked if she had any
What I need to learn? concerns.
Your reflection on the
experiences + I need to work more on my history taking skills.
EBM, Practice
management….
7. Supervisor 's
Feedback
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Family history:
Her mother and father died (naturally during sleep). However, her mother
had a history of controlled hypertension and diabetes mellitus, with no prior
macro-/micro-vascular complications.
Drug:
Patient is on Valsartan sense her diagnosis which was from three months
ago, no allergies and not using any herbal remedies.
Social history:
Patient is neither smoker nor alcoholic. She is on a healthy diet which
contains a good amount of proteins and vegetables, No exercise. Finally, the
patient is working in a supportive environment as a housemaid.
ICE-Impact:
The patient is aware that she has hypertension. Also, she is concerned it may
affect her heart and causes serious heart diseases. The patient expected from
the doctor to refill her medications and perform the needed laboratory tests.
She added that her problem impacted her life negatively by reducing her
concentration.
Review of systems:
Unremarkable.
3. Relevant Physical
Examination (Ex) ● Vital signs: Pulse:120 BP:134/82 O2:100% Temp:36.9
● General appearance: The patient has a normal body built and she is mentally
oriented and aware, but drowsy looking and fatigued.
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(Couldn't perform a full examination due to the patient's status in which she had to
be transferred to the urgent care for close monitoring)
Headache
6. Problem List:
(Patient: Hypertension
Biopsychosocial
+ family)
● Clarified to the patient the her headache is most likely attributable to the
elevation of her blood pressure.
● Reassured her that lowering the blood pressure to the optimal level will
resolve the headache
7. Management plan & ● Advised her about some lifestyle changes (e.g. DASH diet and
Intervention: exercising).
(CRAPRIOP)
● Re-Prescribed Valsartan, 80 mg, OID
Plan
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Family History:
Family history is positive for multiple cancer cases like breast cancer, colon
cancer, pituitary adenoma, and pancreatic cancer.
Drugs:
The patient is on a corticosteroid inhaler and no additional drugs.
Furthermore, the patient has no allergies and uses no herbal remedies.
Social History:
The patient is a housewife with a great and supportive environment. Also,
the patient/her husband are neither smokers nor alcoholic. However, she is
not performing any type of exercises and her diet is not healthy.
ICE-Impact:
The patient thinks that her condition is because of seasonal infections. She is
concerned that her case may lead to any type of cancer. Additionally, the
patient expected the suitable examination for her case and screening for any
type of cancers that she might have.
She stated that her cough affected her in socializing with her relatives as they
might think that she has some sort of infection.
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3. Relevant Physical General Appearance: the patient is overweight, and she is respiratory
Examination (Ex) distressed with a cough. Also, she appears fatigued
H. Pylori
GERD
4. Differential Asthma
Diagnosis (DDx) Peptic Ulcer Disease
Lung Cancer
Her cough is most likely triggered by irritants like H. Pylori infection caused
5. Impression:
an increase in the acidity which led to gastroesophageal reflux.
Chronic cough
6. Problem List: Hot flushes
(Patient: Weight gain
Biopsychosocial Heartburn after meals
+ family)
• Clarified to the patient that her cough is most likely caused by a trigger
which is caused by H. Pylori infection. H. Pylori infection was
confirmed by the tests that were performed.
• Reassuring the patient by eradicating her infection which might solve
the problem.
7. Management plan & • advise the patient that losing weight will play a significant role in such
Intervention: cases.
(CRAPRIOP) • Triple therapy to eradicate the H. Pylori (PPI + Two Antibiotics)
• Preventive screening by a pap smear and an MRI
Plan
F/U in 3 weeks and check CBC, PFT, CXR
Refer to KFUH for an MRI
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Feedback
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Review of system
● Heartburn especially after eating
Past Surgical and medical Hx
● Medically and surgically free. No history of atopic conditions.
● Not on any medications. Took all her vaccinations. No prior blood
transfusion.
Family Hx
● Her grandmother has ovarian cancer.
Social Hx
Not working or studying
No smoking or alcohol consumption or use of illicit drugs
Review of other system:
Unremarkable.
ICE
● Idea: the patient expressed none
● Concern: that she might have the manifestations of IBS.
● Expectations: know the cause of her nausea
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PHQ 2 -ve
GERD
4. Differential Allergic reaction
Diagnosis (DDx) H. pylori infection
Psychological symptoms
IBS
Patient was friendly and kind. Her symptoms are most likely caused by
5. Impression: psychological reasons.
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Review of systems
Burning sensation in both legs at the dorsum of feet, No Radiation, No
aggravating or alleviating factors, 4/10 in severity.
Family Hx
Unremarkable.
Drug Hx
Not taking any medications.
No allergies.
No OCP use.
Social Hx
Administrative worker.
Physically active.
Following a weight loss diet (Not specified due to the patient's tiredness) .
No smoking or alcohol consumption,
ICE- impact
● Idea: thyroid problems and vitamin D deficiency
● Concern: increased thyroid problems and no weight loss despite following a
diet
● Expectations: finding a diagnosis for her condition
● Impact: the fatigue prevented her from doing most of her daily activities.
PHQ2 -ve
3. Relevant Physical The consent was taken, and the process was explained.
Examination (Ex) The patient is vitally stable.
General appearance: the patient looks well, alert, average body weight and
there are no signs of respiratory distress.
Thyroid and neck examination were unremarkable.
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B12 deficiency
4. Differential
Diagnosis (DDx)
Diabetic neuropathy
Psychological symptoms
The patient was anxious about her weight plateau despite following a plan to
5. Impression: lose weight and was willing to try anything to lose weight.
6. Questions & I learned that the psychological aspect is as important as the biological
Reflection aspect.
What did I learn?
What I need to learn? The consultant had a small talk with the patient explaining her condition and
Your reflection on the answering her questions.
experiences +
EBM, Practice
management….
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Feedback
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Presented to the clinic with a right forearm mass that started 3 years ago,
gradually increasing in size, mild pain and tenderness, No erythema,
pruritis or discharge.
Affecting her daily activities in lifting objects as it causes uncomforting
pain.
The patient says she had it needle aspirated 3 times before in a PHC near
their house in Buqaiq, no post-aspiration infection or abscesses, and the
patient was referred by her PHC doctor, due to the availability of general
surgery consultation.
Review Of Systems:
● Weight loss, in the past 2 months, can't recall the amount
● Loss of appetite, in the past a few months, can't remember as it was pointed
out to her by her husband.
● Rest is unremarkable
Past Medical Hx
● DM 2: controlled (HbA1c was 12.5% and now 6.9 %), diagnosed for 5
years, compliant on Metformin and sitagliptin, twice per day
● Hypothyroidism: diagnosed 5 years ago, compliant on Levothyroxine
(75mcg/day) and in the weekends (100mcg/day), no complains or side
effects
Family Hx
● Both parents have DM, her father had Cataract and was treated
accordingly with no complication or other DM associated complication
● Hypothyroidism in all siblings, and are compliant
OB/GYN Hx
● No OCP use or IUD placement
● Patient reports that her menstrual bleeding increased (become more than 5
days of increased bleeding, while it used to be 2-3 days)
● No Hx of STD's or abnormal uterine bleeding
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● Trying to have a child for 4 years now and didn't consult any clinic
Social Hx
Patient has a low sugar, low meat diet
Moves around and cleans the house regularly with no set regimen of
exercises
PHQ 9 was positive for:
● low energy
● low appetite
● sleep disturbances(can't sleep until after Fajer prayer, while laying on bed)
● Cognitive symptoms (can't focus or concentrate on things more than 5
minutes, forgets a lot of things)
Non-smoker
ICE
● Idea: the patient has no thoughts about her conditions
● Concern: The patient had no concerns
● Expectations: setting an appointment with the general surgery to remove that
mass
Mass examination:
A 3*3.8 cm distal, right forearm oval mass, firm to hard in consistency,
seems tethered to deep structures, regular margins, smooth surface,
increases in size during flexion with mild tenderness.
No erythema, pruritis or discharge
Lipoma
4. Differential Diagnosis sebaceous cyst
(DDx) schwannoma
Patient was cooperative, a bit anxious to talk about her marriage and age,
she seemed dependent on her husband and as if she is trying to tell us
5. Impression:
something but was unable due to her husband's presence.
Mass ultrasound
F/U after 1 month to review Imaging results
Referral to General surgery in KFUH
What I need to learn? The fact that despite the patient's presenting complaint, the doctor showed
Your reflection on the genuine concern about her health in general.
experiences +
EBM, Practice
management….
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Feedback
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Review Of Systems:
● No Red flags or neuromuscular symptoms
Past medical Hx
● Vit D deficiency, 2 years ago, followed the prescribed dose and then
stopped (out of a personal decision after feeling better), and the patient
can't remember the reason of vit D level analysis at that time.
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Family Hx
● His father had the same pain, since he was young, and it was also not
diagnosed as there were no structural abnormalities
● Both parents have DM, for years now and are compliant on treatment.
● Several members of the family have back pain with unknown diagnosis
Social Hx
Patient has no specific diet
Moves around the house regularly with no set regimen of exercises
Likes occasional sports and is mad because of his inability to do it more
frequently.
The pain affected his work (limiting his lecturing times)
Non-smoker and No alcohol
ICE
● Idea: the patient has no thoughts about her conditions
● Concern: The patient had no concerns
● Expectations: Getting an MRI of his Spine, because the Orthopedic clinic told
him his presentation doesn't indicate an MRI.
PHQ2 -ve
Patient was a bit frustrated about his situation as no one seems to actually
5. Impression: help him and tell him exactly what's wrong with his back.
(Patient:
Biopsychosocial
+ family)
● Clarified to the patient the necessity of physical therapy in elongate and
strength the lower back and pelvic muscles
● Reassured the patient that his presentation is mostly muscle-related
● Advised the patient that if at anytime he felt any of the red flags, he
7. Management plan &
should directly go to the ER.
Intervention:
(CRAPRIOP) Plan:
Lumbosacral Spine X-ray
Prescribe (Vit D, physical therapy and NSAID's, PRN)
Consider screening for HTN, DM and ask the PHQ9 in the next visit
F/U after 3 months
Approach to Non-specific lower back pain?
6. Questions & MSK Australian flag system?
Reflection Differential diagnosis of such a case?
What did I learn?
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Past medical Hx
● Atopic dermatitis, at 6 months of age after several rashes and continuous
clinic visits a diagnosis was made at 7 months of age, the mother was
advised to moisturize the baby multiple times a day and keep the boy
away from triggers.
Developmental Hx
● The boy met all his milestones and now is standing with support and the
mother says he can stand sometimes without support, sits without support.
Nutritional Hx
● The boy was breastfed for more than 6 months, the mother says she
sometimes uses formula (can't remember name), and she introduced semi-
solid food, the boy tolerates and is feeding less than usual in the past week
with no difference in activity or size.
Antenatal Hx
● The mother was started on Folic acid and iron in the first trimester, with
no history of GDM or gestational hypertension/ pre-eclampsia and
eclampsia
● The boy was delivered in normal vaginal delivery, no postpartum
bleeding, infection or blues
● The boy stayed one day in NICU, with no signs of respiratory distress or
known congenital anomalies (the mother can't remember his weight of
birth)
Family Hx
● The mother and his sister have Asthma, Atopic dermatitis and seasonal
rhinitis, and are treated accordingly with avoiding triggers (egg, nuts, dust,
milk, seafood)
Social Hx
Parents are educated and are following doctors' instructions
No smokers or alcoholics around the baby
They're living in a flat in Dammam
The kid usually is active and plays around with his sister and mother (but
due to the swelling and agitation, they recently couldn't)
ICE (by mother)
● Idea: she knows it was secondary to the vaccine
● Concern: could it mean my kid has TB now?
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Palpable anterior fontanelle, normal ear lobes with no tags or tubercle, the
patient had the lower incisors growing, no clefts were observed or palpated,
Hypersensitivity reaction
4. Differential Diagnosis
Triggered Atopic dermatitis
(DDx)
The mother was worried that the boy will be severely ill because of a
5. Impression:
vaccine!
6. Problem List: Atopic dermatitis
(Patient: Vit D deficiency
Biopsychosocial
+ family)
● Clarified to the mother that this might be an allergic reaction to the
vaccine or secondary to his Atopic dermatitis.
● Advised the mother to apply continuous moisturization to the boy's
whole body.
7. Management plan &
● Preventive Screening CBC for Iron deficiency anemia
Intervention:
(CRAPRIOP) Plan:
Referral to pediatrics in KFUH
Prescribe vit D drops
Labs (CBC and vit D level)
F/U after the pediatrics appointment in KGUH clinic
Management of Atopic dermatitis?
6. Questions & Relationship between Vaccines and Dermatological disorders?
Reflection
What did I learn?
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Systemic review:
The patient denied cough, runny nose, ear pain, wheezing, stridor, chest
pain, or shortness of breath.
Family history:
His wife has sickle cell disease, compliant on her medications with no prior
attacks
No genetic conditions run in family
Drug:
OTC paracetamol and honey
No smoking, alcohol intake or use of illicit drugs
Allergies unknown
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Social history:
He is an athlete who do biking 15-20 km one day and another
regularly sleeps 5-6 hours
he is on no specific diet
ICE-Impact:
The patient thinks he got an upper respiratory infection from his brother
when he was in Jazan or from cold. The patient concerned that this problem
affects his travel to Athena next week. The patient expects to get his proper
treatment. His problem affected his work performance.
Review of systems:
unremarkable.
Firstly, consent was taken, and privacy was ensured
3. Relevant Physical
Examination (Ex) Vital signs: Pulse:70 BP:133/72 O2:99% Temp:38
General appearance: The patient has a normal body built and he is mentally
oriented and aware, no respiratory distress, he has hoarse voice.
Examination was remarkable for erythematous and edematous tonsils
Acute pharyngitis
Upper respiratory infection
4. Differential
Diagnosis (DDx) Acute tonsillitis
Common cold
Malaria
The patient has enriched medical background, as the consultant greeted him
well as if he was old friend. It could be his travel to Jazan has some link to
5. Impression: his sore throat either by transmission from his brother or from cold weather.
Sore throat
6. Problem List:
(Patient: Fever
Biopsychosocial Headache
+ family)
● Clarified to the patient that he has bacterial pharyngitis
● Advised the patient to do frequent hydration, avoidance of drinking cold
drinks, traditional medicine such as honey was encouraged, and frequent
7. Management plan &
hydration to prevent dehydration and compliance to the prescribed
Intervention:
(CRAPRIOP) antibiotic
● Prescribed Augmentin, normal saline nasal drops, loratadine and
pseudoephedrine, paracetamol and antiseptic mouthwash for 7 days
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He presented to the clinic complaining of Right knee pain that started upon
twisting injury while playing football one and half year ago. At the time of
the injury, the knee was extremely painful, swollen, erythematous, and a pop
sound was heard by the patient. The patient confessed that he neglected the
pain and did not seek medical attention at that time as he was about to travel
that day and followed by covid-19 pandemic that restricted him from going
to hospitals. Before today he was on ongoing physiotherapy sessions for
months with his acquaintance and helped improve his knee pain.
Today visit, the knee pain is in the medial aspect, dull-aching, non-radiating,
aggravated by heavy exertion and relieved by topical analgesic, socking the
knee and rest, severity 3 out of 10 (better now compared to last year it was 8
out of 10). He also stated that he sometimes feels the knee giveaway. There
was associated morning stiffness that is relieved after 1-2 hours of rest.
Family history:
Unremarkable except for paternal hypertension
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Drug:
Paracetamol PRN
Topical analgesia ointment and socking
Allergies status is unknown
Social history:
He is in no specific diet
He likes to play football with his friends, but his physical activities reduced
after the injury
He denied smoking, alcohol intake or use of illicit drugs
No herbal remedies were used, although he wished to use it earlier
ICE-Impact:
The patient thinks that his knee pain is related to that football injury. He is
concerned that this knee pain prevents him from playing football with his
friends again. He expects to get x-ray imaging for his knee.
Review of systems:
Unremarkable
PHQ2 -ve
Consent was taken and privacy was ensured
3. Relevant Physical
Examination (Ex) Vital signs were within normal limits
General appearance: The patient has a thin body built, came to clinic with walking
aid as needed, no respiratory distress
Inspection: no discoloration, deformities, asymmetry or swelling noted
Palpation: temperature was equal bilaterally, pulses were palpable, no bony
tenderness or knee effusion were noted
Full range of movements, no restrictions
All knee tests were negative; anterior drawer, MacMurray, varus and valgus stress
Osteoarthritis
4. Differential Ligamentous tear
Diagnosis (DDx)
Anxiety
This knee injury is surely related to that football game a year ago. Is it
possible that after a year and half his knee has recovered to the extent of not
5. Impression: showing any findings?
6. Questions & What is the best imaging modality for this knee injury?
Reflection
What did I learn?
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She presented to the clinic 5 months ago with the same complaint and didn't
follow up until this visit, wanting to check her past labs.
The patient has multiple, flat, non-tender, blue/brown bruises on her left leg
and right thigh, different in sizes, ranging from a dime to a small lemon.
Not associated with pruritis, skin discharge, swelling or erythema
No Hx of trauma or starting new medications
No fever, LOW or LOA
Review of Systems:
3 months ago, in a PHC in Madina, she was told that she has orthostatic
hypotension and must take care in orthostatic activity without clarifying the
diagnosis or etiology.
Family history:
Father has T2DM and HTN, not following up or using any drugs
Her brother has Atopic dermatitis, for 3 years now and compliant, with an
Asthma exacerbation, one year ago (only time), requiring hospitalization for
a few days and maintenance inhalers.
Drug:
Allergies status is unknown
No herbal remedies were used
OB/GYN:
Not married, Menarche at the age of 12, with a regular (23 days) menstrual
cycle,
Abnormal uterine bleeding in the past a few months, fixed amounts but
longer than 8 days
No OCP use, or Hx of vaginitis or UTI
Social history:
She has no specific diet or exercise regimen
Her sleep lately was affected, because she misses her family back in Madina
PHQ 9 positive for (sleep disturbances, low mood, lost of interest, low
energy, decrease ability to concentrate or memorize)
She doesn't smoke, drink alcohol or use of illicit drugs
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ICE-Impact:
She waned to know whether she has a vitamin deficiency or a clotting
disorder, because for her it's not acceptable to have such bruises
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What I need to learn? She is asymptomatic and does not have active complaints, as she has Alpha
Your reflection on the thalassemia trait, as a genetic disease in her family.
experiences +
EBM, Practice
management….
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Family History:
Remarkable for parents with T2DM & HTN, Compliant on their medications
with no diabetic complications or hypertensive crisis
Drugs:
He does not take any medications
Allergy status unknown
Sometimes taking Myrrh from his mother when feeling ill
Social History:
The patient denied smoking, alcohol or using illicit drugs
He eats mostly vegetarian diet and tries to avoid sugar and unhealthy food
He sleeps 5-6 hours daily, no history of insomnia or disrupted sleep
PHQ2 and GAD7 were negative
ICE-Impact:
He thinks his elbow pain is a result of inflammation or due to lifting heavy
weights. He fears that the elbow pain can be something serious. He expects
to do laboratory and radiological investigations to know the cause.
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Lateral epicondylitis
4. Differential
Diagnosis (DDx)
Carpel tunnel syndrome
Vitamin B12 deficiency
The patient is well educated and has read a lot from internet to know about
his problems. He seems comfortable with taking medications only when
5. Impression: needed and relying on CAM treatment.
6. Problem List:
(Patient: Right elbow pain
Biopsychosocial Burning sensation of feet
+ family)
• Clarified to the patient about his diagnosis
• Reassured that the diagnosis is not serious and does not require splinting
7. Management plan & • advised patient to rest with warm compression 3-4 times per day
Intervention: • prescribed paracetamol 5 mg PRN, topical Voltaren bid for 7 days
(CRAPRIOP) • Preventive Screening for fasting blood glucose, HbA1C and lipid profile
Plan
F/U after 1 week to re-assess the pain and review lab results
Clinical presentation and physical examination tests and findings for lateral
6. Questions & epicondylitis aka tennis elbow.
Reflection
What did I learn?
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The patient is well educated and has read about the possible diagnoses.
5. Impression:
What I need to learn? I need to revise the screening as well as how to diagnose hypertension.
Your reflection on the
experiences +
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Social history:
There is some sort of official relationship with his father but his relationship is
stronger with his mother. He eats unhealthy diet (junk food every day). He exercises
two times a week for 30 minutes (walking).
There is no history of smoking, alcohol, or using of illicit drugs.
ICE and impact:
He thinks his psychological problems is due to a deep-rooted issue that if he treated
it, he will be cured. He is afraid that his problem affects his future career and
marriage.
He expects an arranged referral to a psychotherapist.
His problem affected his social life significantly (can't go out with friends, or play
football, because large numbers causes him distress/discomfort, just related to
personal preference for a more personal activities).
Review of systems:
- Shortness of breath (sometimes when reciting Quran)
- Difficulty in urination, weak stream, incomplete emptying, post-void
drippling (the patient thinks it is because of prostate disease, related to his
original problem)
Physical examination
Consent was taken and privacy was ensured
Vital signs: BP 138/79 mmHg, P 75, SpO2 100%, Temp 36.6, BMI 29.5
General appearance:
The patient was alert, conscious, and oriented to TTP. Overweight, mildly anxious,
not appearing to be in pain, and he is not cyanosed, jaundiced, or pale.
There is some mental block at which the patient stops before ending his sentences.
Neck: no signs of inspected swelling, erythema, scars, or tethering and no
lymphadenopathy or tenderness. Thyroid was palpable, soft with no nodularity,
swelling or compressive symptoms.
Chest: EBAE with no added sound.
Cardiac: normal S1 and S2, no added sounds, no murmurs.
Abdomen: soft and lax, no organomegaly, no tenderness.
Lower limb: no edema, palpable pulses, Intact sensory and motor neurological
examination.
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Differential diagnosis:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Hypothyroidism
Vitamin D deficiency
Substance use disorder
Management:
• Clarified to the patient that he has a presentation of moderate depression and
mild anxiety after screening, then SSRI's and CBT availability (the patient
refused SSRI's and agreed on CBT)
• Advised a balanced diet and adequate hydration and educate the patient about
sleep hygiene and use of bed only for sleeping, and aerobic or resistance
exercise, 3-5 times per week, 30-60 minutes.
Plan
F/U after 1 week for lab results (CBC, LFT, RFT, Lipid profile, TSH, FBG, HbA1C,
25 hydroxy vitamin D, Urinalysis)
Referral to psychological clinic for CBT
PROGRESS NOTES
Date/Time Prob
SOAP
No.
29/8/2021 A 22 y/o Saudi male, not known to have any medical illnesses
Presented to the clinic for reviewing his lab results
No active complaints or worries
No improvement or decline of psychological symptoms
Labs:
- HbA1C: 5.8% (prediabetes)
- 25-hydroxy-vitamin D: 14.9 (mild to moderate deficiency)
- Urinalysis: dark yellow, positive epithelial cells, mucosal
threads, bacteriuria 2+ (No specific diagnosis)
Management:
Clarified to the patient about his diagnosis of prediabetes and the
nature of disease and management by lifestyle modifications at his
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Management:
• Clarified to the patient that his hand symptoms might be secondary to vit B12
deficiency.
• Reassured the patient about the availability of B12.
• Advised the patient to apply warm compressors, 2-3 times a day and to stop
Allopurinol as it's not indicated as he has not active symptoms or pain in his toe.
In addition, explained the Gout-related diet as an alternative to decrease the risk
of future attacks.
Plan
F/U in 1 week to re-assess the symptoms and discuss B12 levels, vit D levels, CBC,
HbA1C, FBG results and CXR
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PROGRESS NOTES
Date/Time Prob
SOAP
No.
10/10/2021 A 49 years, Tunisian, married, male, works as an instructor
K/c of Gout (on dietary changes)
Presented to the clinic to review his lab results, especially vit B12
levels as it was his main concern.
No active complaints or worries.
There is an improvement in his acid reflux symptoms.
Labs:
- CBC is normal
- HbA1C: 5.5%
- RFT: is normal
- Fasting glucose normal
- Vit B12 and vit D are decreased
CXR
Showed a 2*2 cm, cavitary lesion, with the main concern of past TB, in
which the patient stated that he has previously taken the 6 months regimen
when he was young (teens), and retook it in Tunisia 2 years ago after his
PHC doctor's recommendation.
Management:
Clarified to the patient that his hand symptoms might be caused by
vit b12 deficiency and/or vit D deficiency, and his ribcage pain is
best explained by the cavitary lesion and his past history of TB.
Advising the patient to keep Gout-related diet, sun exposure and
regular exercising for 5 times a week, 30-45 minutes, with no 2
consecutive days of rest.
Plan:
Prescribe vit b12 and vit D, explained the doses and duration of use.
Following up the patient after 6 months to assess the lesion.
Informed him about the signs of an attack, for an early visit to ER.
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Lower limb: no edema, palpable pulses, Intact sensory and motor neurological
examination.
Differential diagnosis:
GERD
H. Pylori infection
Hypersensitivity of the esophagus
Management:
• Clarified that the current issue is an acid reflux which might resolve like the
previous episode but this time with the help of the medication.
• Reassured the patient that there are several solution for the acid reflux.
• Advised the patient to not eat directly before bed time for around 2-3 hours.
Trying to rise his upper body to reduce the acid reflux after drinking or eating.
Also, continue exercising as he does.
• Prescribed for him Valsartan 80mg, OID and Nexium and refilled metformin
500mg and Concor 10mg.
Plan
F/U in 1 weeks to re-assess the symptoms and discuss Lipid profile, CBC, LFT,
RFT, HbA1C, FBG results
Re-offer referral to cardiology regarding his ectopic beats and the possibility of
referral to GI if any of the alarming symptoms appear.
Referral to dietitian
PROGRESS NOTES
Date/Time Prob
SOAP
No.
10/10/2021 A 48 years old Indian male, known case of hypertension,
dyslipidemia, arrythmia, prediabetes, acid reflux, obesity.
Presented to the clinic for reviewing his lab results
No active complaints or worries.
There is an improvement in his acid reflux symptoms.
Labs:
- CBC is normal
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Management:
Clarified to the patient that he should pay a close attention to his
glucose level and the fact that he is at risk of developing diabetes
and the urgency to start Statins.
Reassuring the patient that by his lifestyle modifications and being
compliant to the medication, great outcomes are expected.
Advising the patient to keep contact with the dietitian and motivate
him to continue exercising.
Plan:
Atorvastatin 80 mg, OID and explained the mechanism of action
with the possible adverse effect and if the patient had Severe muscle
pain and/or severe right upper quadrant pain he should come directly
to the urgent care.
Following up the patient after 3 months.
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Past Surgical Hx
● Laparoscopic cholecystectomy 5 years ago with no complications or ICU
admission
Family Hx
● Brother had hypertension, compliant on his medications
● No known Allergies
OB/Gyn Hx
MANAGEMENT • Clarified to the patient the proper technique to take her BP readings
at home.
• Reassured the patient about her labs (HbA1c 6.8%, FBG 135mg/dl,
lipid profile, TFT,CBC) and ASCVD 6%, eGFR 68%,
Microalbuminuria (-).
• Advised the patient about the use of anti-HTN drugs, taking
Lisinopril in the morning and Atenolol at night for better BP control.
• Discussed with the patient the availability of Janumet which is the
combination of what she is taking, in which the patient agreed to the
change with no concerns.
• Taught the patient about the importance of foot care (Moisturize,
avoid extreme weathers, etc.), and regular checking of footwear.
• Explained to the patient the utility of Nexium in prevent her
heartburn and the way to take it before breakfast.
Plan:
F/U and having a (Hba1c) check after 3 months
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Do you have any concerns about your clinical abilities and judgement? rYes r No
Anything going especially well?
Our clinical skills have improved during this rotation but not even close for perfection.
May this rotation be an introduction for more development in our clinical sense in the near future.
Please describe area’s you think you should particularly focus on for development
Holistic approach of history taking and focused physical examination.
Please complete the questions using a number from 1 to 9 as applicable to this student.
1–3 4–6 7–9 Unable to
How do you rate your student?
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Above average comment
Please describe area’s you think you should particularly focus on for development
Family Medicine rotation exceeded my expectation. It was one of the excellent rotations I
have ever been into. In addition, I benefited from how to approach patients in very
comprehensive and easy way, and the fact that it focuses on the patient as a whole brings sorts
of comfort to the patient which was special.
(Hussain Al Jubran)
A speciality that pushed me to have a wider skillset and experience. Although, my love for
surgery is far greater, I,ll always be grateful for the medical knowledge given in this rotation.
(Omar Bamalan)
Being able to tailor both plan and management to each patient’s unique situation (illness)
and dealing with a variety of cases and different age groups led me to the appreciation of such a
speciality,.
(Mohammed Al Hajji)
I personally learnt a lot from this experience and Alhamdulillah I had the chance to look
closely at the family medicine speciality. Great environment and huge support from our great
doctors and the topics are very interesting.
(Mohammed Alsharit)
This rotation taught me to look at patients as a whole, not only as sick patients. Family
medicine is one of the specialities that value the relationships with the patients.
(Ahmed Alshaikhi)
A journey full of knowledge and diversity. I hope to see future family doctors in all primary
care centers across the kingdom.
(Omar Bakhurji)