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~Chief Complaint: pt c/o sinus pressure, nasal congestion, headache, cough only at night, bilateral ear pain for several weeks ~PCM: Bui ~Assessment: Unable to provide a thorough assessment. The pt states “ all she would like is a same day apt and she did not feel like being triage because she is sick”. Discussed with the pt the importance of triaging to ensure she receives the appropriate level of care base on her symptoms. Although, I provided the pt with an expection the pt was very vague in her answers. ~Pain: 8/10 bilateral ear
~Pertinent Medical Hx:
~Medications: Pt states sinus meds type “unknown”
~Plan and Disposition: Schedule the pt in the Cold/ Flu/Allergy Clinic
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