Medical Report Notes - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

Administrative Details - Date of request: [Enter Date of Request] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the date the request was made by the insurance group) - Received from: [Enter Name of Insurance Provider] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the name of the insurance company making the request) - Claim number: [Enter Claim Number] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the claim number assigned by the insurance provider) - Patient name: [Enter Patient Name] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the full legal name of the patient) - Patient date of birth: [Enter Patient Date of Birth] (only include if explicitly mentioned, used to identify the patient's age) - Practice name: [Enter Practice Name] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the name of the practice or medical facility) - GP name: [Enter GP Name] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the name of the General Practitioner) - GP credentials: [Enter GP Credentials] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the credentials of the General Practitioner) General Practitioner Credentials - Report Prepared By: [Enter GP Name and Credentials] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the name and relevant credentials of the physician preparing the report) This report has been prepared by [Enter GP Name], an [Enter GP Credentials] with [Enter Years of Experience] in general practice. I have been treating [Enter Patient Name] since [Enter Start Date of Treatment], and I am their usual GP. Purpose and Scope: This report has been prepared at the request of [Enter Insurance Provider Name] to provide medical information regarding [Enter Patient Name]'s [Enter Condition]. The report is based on medical records and includes details of the patient's condition, treatment, investigations, and referrals. There may be some gaps in the medical record where relevant. Subjective Findings Demographic and Contextual Factors: - [Enter Patient’s Age and Occupation] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the patient's age and occupation) - [Enter Details of Work Environment and Conditions] (only include if explicitly mentioned, describe relevant work conditions contributing to the patient’s condition) Symptoms (Patient-Reported): - [Enter Symptoms Reported by Patient] (only include if explicitly mentioned, list the symptoms as described by the patient, such as pain, stiffness, radiating pain, etc.) - [Enter Reported Improvement or Flare-ups] (only include if explicitly mentioned, describe any reported improvements or flare-ups the patient experiences) Impact on Lifestyle: - Time Off Work: [Enter Time Off Work] (only include if relevant, describe any medical leave the patient has had, including the total duration if mentioned) - Functional Limitations: [Enter Functional Limitations] (only include if relevant, describe any limitations in the patient's functional abilities due to the condition) - Workplace Adjustments: [Enter Workplace Adjustments] (only include if relevant, describe any accommodations or adjustments made by the employer for the patient) Objective Findings Medical History & Diagnosis: - [Enter Date of First Presentation] (only include if relevant, describe when the patient first presented with symptoms or conditions) - [Enter Diagnosis and Date] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the diagnosis and when it was made, including any updates or changes) Test/Investigation Results: - [Enter Test and Date] (only include if relevant, provide results of tests and investigations, such as MRI, X-rays, or other relevant diagnostics) Medical Management to Date: Medications: - [Enter Medications] (only include if prescribed, list all medications including dosage, frequency, and any changes to prescriptions over time) Referrals: - [Enter Referrals Made] (only include if relevant, provide details of referrals to specialists, including the date and reason for referral) Hospitalizations: - [Enter Hospitalizations] (only include if relevant, list any hospitalizations related to the condition) Procedures/Therapies: - [Enter Procedures/Therapies] (only include if relevant, describe any therapies or procedures performed, such as physical therapy or injections) Ongoing/Planned Management Medications: - [Enter Ongoing Medications] (only include if relevant, describe any medications the patient is still taking or expected to take) Referrals: - [Enter Follow-up Referrals] (only include if relevant, describe any follow-up referrals scheduled, including dates and reasons) Hospitalizations/Procedures/Therapies: - [Enter Ongoing Procedures or Therapies] (only include if relevant, describe any ongoing procedures or therapies, such as continuing physical therapy or injections) Prognosis: - [Enter Prognosis] (only include if relevant, describe the patient’s prognosis, including the long-term outlook of their condition) Medical Opinion / Response to Requested Questions: [Enter Response to Questions] (only include if relevant, provide the GP’s medical opinion on how the patient’s condition affects their ability to perform daily tasks and work, including any necessary accommodations) I confirm that the information in the above report is true and correct. This report will not be altered but I will provide a supplementary report with more details should it be deemed necessary. Certification and Signature GP’s Name and Signature: [Enter GP Name and Signature] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the GP's name and signature) GP’s Phone Number: [Enter GP’s Phone Number] (only include if relevant, provide contact number for the GP) GP’s Email Address: [Enter GP’s Email Address] (only include if relevant, provide the GP's email address) Date: [Enter Date of Report Preparation] (only include if explicitly mentioned, provide the date the report was prepared) (Never come up with your own patient details, assessment, plan, interventions, evaluation, and plan for continuing care - use only the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note as a reference for the information included in your note. If any information related to a placeholder has not been explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, you must not state the information has not been explicitly mentioned in your output, just leave the relevant placeholder or omit the placeholder completely. Use as many lines, paragraphs, or bullet points, depending on the format, as needed to capture all the relevant information from the transcript.)