Table 1.

32 categories used as best practice for documentation

DemographicsX-ray results
AgeABG/VBG results
Presenting complaintAMTS
History of presenting complaintCPR/escalation plan
Past medical historySenior review
Drug historyInitial diagnosis
Where/who drug history elicited fromDiagnosis following PTWR
AllergiesObservations
Family historyRespiratory exam
Social historyCardiology exam
Smoking/alcohol statusAbdominal exam
Exercise toleranceNeurological exam
Impression/problem listDate (of clerking)
Blood resultsTime (of clerking)
Urinalysis resultsDoctors name
ECG resultsConsultant
  • ABG = arterial blood gas; AMTS = abbreviated mental test score; CPR = cardiopulmonary resuscitation; ECG = electrocardiogram; PTWR = post-take ward round; VBG = venous blood gas