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.