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DC Inst – STI

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your ***. You were tested today for gonorrhea and chlamydia and the results are still pending; you have been given treatment for these infections presumptively anyway. You will receive a phone call in~3 days if the results are positive. You should follow up with your primary care provider for further STI testing.

***Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers 100.4° or greater, worsening or uncontrolled pain, rashes, sores, vomiting, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Sore Throat

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your sore throat. Your evaluation suggests your symptoms are due to ***.

***Please take your prescribed antibiotics as directed for the full course of the medication.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing, change in your voice, difficulty breathing, fevers 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Shortness of Breath

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for shortness of breath. Your symptoms improved with Albuterol and steroids, and your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time. ***You have been given a prescription for steroids, please take them as directed.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening shortness of breath, chest pain, headache, light headedness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Shoulder Dislocation

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for shoulder pain. Your evaluation, including physical exam and x-rays, revealed a shoulder dislocation. We have reduced your shoulder, please use the sling for comfort.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. ***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Please follow up with an orthopedic surgeon in 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness/tingling, change of color in your fingers, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Seizure

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a seizure. Your evaluation, including labs and a CT of your brain, were unremarkable. Do not drive until you are cleared by a physician.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days. Call 1-800-825-2631 to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience recurrent seizures, difficulty walking or moving your arms or legs, slurred speech, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, vision changes, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Renal Colic

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your flank pain. Your pain is most likely due to a kidney stone which will pass on its own.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, fever, painful urination, blood in urine, weakness, chest pain, difficulty breathing or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Rash

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a rash. Your evaluation suggests your symptoms are most likely due to ***.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within 2-3 days. Call 1-800-825-2631 to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or spreading rash, worsening or uncontrolled pain, fevers 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, shortness of breath, discharge from your rash, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Psych

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your psychiatric complaint. You were evaluated by both Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry staff and have been cleared to go home.

Please follow up with your psychiatrist within 2-3 days. Please use the resources given to you in the Emergency Department.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience thoughts of hurting yourself or others, audio or visual hallucinations, or for any other concerning symptoms.

 

DC Inst – Peritonsillar Abscess

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your sore throat. Your evaluation has revealed an early, small peritonsillar abscess. Your abscess was incised and drained in the Emergency Department.

Please take your prescribed antibiotics for the full course of the medication.
Please follow up with a Head and Neck doctor in about 1 week.

Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty swallowing, eating, or breathing, pain on moving your jaw, tongue swelling, fevers 100.4°F or greater, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Penile Pain

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You were examined in the UCLA Emergency Department today for penile pain. Your physical exam suggests that XXXX.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department immediately if you experience worsening penile pain, increasing discharge or redness from the penis, fevers or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.