Creating accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation is vital in urology to ensure patient safety and effective care. This guide will walk through the process of writing and formatting a new urology patient document using a structured template. We will use a detailed example to illustrate each component of the documentation process.

Chief Complaint

The chief complaint (CC) is the primary reason for the patient's visit. It should be concise and specific. For instance:

Example: Patient presents to the office today to discuss:

• Frequent urination

• Blood in urine

• Lower abdominal pain

History of Present Illness (HPI)

The HPI is a chronological account of the patient’s current condition and symptoms. It should include the onset, location, duration, characteristics, aggravating or alleviating factors, and any previous treatments.

Example: The patient is a 58-year-old male who reports experiencing frequent urination, hematuria, and lower abdominal pain for the past two weeks. He states, "I feel like I need to go to the bathroom all the time, and it's really uncomfortable." A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was performed on 10/25/2024 at City Hospital. I personally reviewed and independently interpreted the scan and agree with the findings, which showed mild bladder wall thickening. The patient works as an accountant and enjoys gardening in his free time.

Past Medical History (PMH), Past Surgical History (PSH), Medications (MEDS), Allergies, Social History (SH), and Family History (FH)

These sections provide a comprehensive view of the patient's health background and any factors that might influence their current condition.

Example:

• PMH: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes

• PSH: Appendectomy

• MEDS: Lisinopril, Metformin

• ALLERGIES: Penicillin

• SH: Non-smoker, occasional alcohol use

• FH: Father with history of prostate cancer

Assessment and Plan

This section involves evaluating the patient’s symptoms to form a diagnosis and a corresponding management plan. It should include codes for diagnosis and specify treatment plans.

Example:

• Frequent urination (R35.0)

  • Assessment: Likely due to bladder irritation.

  • Plan: Prescribe anticholinergic medication to reduce symptoms.

  • Counseling: Discussed the potential causes and management of frequent urination.

• Hematuria (R31.9)

  • Assessment: Possible urinary tract infection or other underlying condition.

  • Plan: Order urinalysis and urine culture.

  • Counseling: Explained the importance of identifying the cause of blood in urine.

• Lower abdominal pain (R10.30)

  • Assessment: Likely related to bladder issues.

  • Plan: Monitor symptoms and reassess in two weeks.

  • Counseling: Advised on pain management strategies.

Orders

List any tests or prescriptions ordered during the patient’s visit.

Example: Urinalysis, Urine culture, Prescribe anticholinergic medication

Follow-Up

Outline the plan for follow-up consultations or additional tests.

Example: Follow-up in two weeks with results of urinalysis and urine culture.

Short Summary

A brief recap of the patient's visit, summarizing the main points and actions taken.

Example: The patient presented with frequent urination, hematuria, and lower abdominal pain. A plan was made to manage symptoms and investigate underlying causes.

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Notis AI Medical Scribe is designed to cut documentation time by up to 80%, allowing urologists to focus more on patient care. Its voice-to-text technology boasts a remarkable 99% accuracy rate, ensuring precise and reliable medical notes.

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By incorporating AI medical scribes like Notis into their practice, urologists can enhance their documentation process, improve patient care, and reduce burnout. The integration of such technology not only optimizes time management but also ensures high-quality, precise patient documentation.