Station 62

John Harris

Age: 58 years old male

Doctor

Patient’s Data​

Patient’s name: John Harris

Age: 58-year-old male

Past medical history

  • Hypertension
  • Shingles (3 months ago) 

Drug and Allergy History 

  • Ramipril 10mg once daily
  • No known drug allergy 

Recent Notes/Consultation  

Seen 3 months ago by Dr Mariam Eltayeb (Clinical practitioner access role) 

Presenting complaint: Patient developed painful rashes in anterior right sided abdomen, extending towards posterior region. 

Examination: On examination of abdomen, findings are consistent with shingles

Plan: Treat with acyclovir 800 mg five times daily (at approximately 4-hour intervals) for 7 days. Analgesia with co-codamol (1–2 tablets every 4–6 hours as required; maximum 8 tablets per day). safety netting and worsening advice given.

Patient booked routine video consultation to discuss some concerns.