Notes

These clinical note templates are designed to support clear, efficient documentation across NHS settings, including general practice and hospitals. They can be used by clinicians, students, and other healthcare professionals to reflect real patient encounters and support safe, structured record-keeping.

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ABCDE Assessment

A: Patent airway, no stridor
B: Chest clear on auscultation with normal breath sounds and air entry
C: HS |+||+0, regular, CRT <2sec
D: GCS 15 (4,5,6)
E: PEARL, Mouth: Moist MM
Tonsils: No redness, pus or exudate.
Abdomen SNT, Bowel sounds present.
Calf SNT no peripheral oedema.

Neurological Examination

Mental Status: Alert and oriented to person, place, and time.
Language and Speech: Fluent, intact naming, repetition, and comprehension.
Cranial Nerves:
II: Pupils equal and reactive, no relative afferent pupillary defect, normal visual fields and fundoscopic examination.
III, IV, VI: Extraocular movements intact, no gaze preference or deviation.
V: Normal sensation and motor function.
VII: No facial asymmetry.
VIII: Normal hearing to speech.
Motor: Full strength (5/5) in both upper and lower extremities.
Reflexes: Normal (2/4) throughout, bilateral flexor plantar response.
Sensory: Normal sensation to touch, temperature, and pinprick in all extremities.
Coordination: Normal finger-to-nose and heel-to-shin tests, no tremor or dysmetria.

A&E Template

A&E Template:

Presenting Complaint:

History of Presenting Complaint:

Past Medical History:

Medications:

Social History:

Family History:

Systems Review:

Immunisation History:

Previous A&E Attendances:

Current Health and Vital Signs:

GP Template

F2F | Seen alone

Presenting complaint:
Persistent cough and shortness of breath for 2 weeks. Associated with occasional wheezing.

History:
No red flag symptoms (e.g. chest pain, haemoptysis, weight loss, night sweats).
ICE: Patient is concerned this may be asthma and expects medication to relieve symptoms.
PMH: Hypertension (diagnosed 5 years ago).
DH: Lisinopril 10mg OD. No known drug allergies.
FH: Father had COPD.
SH: Lives alone, works as a teacher. Smokes 5 cigarettes/day (10 pack-year history). No alcohol or illicit drug use.

Examination:

  • Temp: 37.2°C
  • SpO₂: 95% on air
  • HR: 78 bpm
  • BP: 130/85 mmHg
  • RR: 18
  • Chest: Bilateral wheeze on auscultation

Impression:
Persistent cough — likely diagnosis: chronic bronchitis.
Differential diagnoses: asthma, COPD.

Plan:

Safety netting: Advised to seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or new red flags develop (e.g. chest pain, haemoptysis). Call 111 or attend A&E if acute deterioration.

Arrange spirometry to assess lung function

Prescribe Salbutamol inhaler for symptomatic reliefa

Consider respiratory referral if no improvement or worsening symptoms

Review in 2 weeks

Blood Sample

Date: [DD/MM/2025]
Time: [HH:MM]
Procedure: Venepuncture
Indication: Blood tests as requested on [form / electronic system]
Consent: Verbal consent obtained
Site: [e.g., Left antecubital fossa]
Technique: Aseptic technique used. Skin cleaned with alcohol wipe and allowed to dry. Appropriate vacutainer tubes filled.
Outcome: Blood sample obtained successfully with minimal discomfort. No immediate complications.
Post-procedure: Haemostasis achieved with cotton wool and tape. Patient advised to keep area clean and report any swelling or pain.
Tubes sent to lab for: [e.g., FBC, U&E, CRP]
Patient tolerated procedure well.

Obstetrics Template

Presenting Complaint:

 
History of Presenting Complaint: 

Obstetric History (GxPxxx):

Gravida:

Para:

Gestation (EDD):

Booking history:

Previous pregnancies (mode of delivery, complications):

Current pregnancy: [e.g. antenatal care, scans, complications so far]

Past Medical History:
 

Surgical History:

Medications:
 

Allergies:
 

Social History:

Family History:

Obstetric complications:

Medical/genetic conditions:

Systems Review:

Pain/bleeding/leaking fluid:

Foetal movements:

Urinary symptoms:

Immunisation History:

Previous Obstetric/Delivery Notes (if applicable):

 
Current Health and Vital Signs:

BP:

HR:

RR:

Temp:

SpO₂:

Fundal height:

Lie and presentation:

Foetal heart rate:

Abdomen OSCE