Allergy Consult

Template structure

This is the structure Notat follows when it writes the note from the visit — you never fill it in by hand.

Allergy Consult Note

[Date and time if mentioned]

Patient Identification: [Patient name, age, gender, with a history of..., presenting with...]

History of Present Illness:
(Begin with the chief complaint and duration. Then provide a chronological, problem-oriented narrative that focuses on the reason for consultation. Group related symptoms into coherent separate paragraphs rather than a single block of text. For each main problem or symptom cluster, explicitly address where available: onset, duration, tempo/progression, location and radiation, quality, severity, aggravating and relieving factors, associated symptoms, and key negatives. Include relevant baseline function, prior episodes, relevant past investigations or imaging, prior treatments and response, and any recent triggers. Comment on relevant risk factors for the presenting problem when available. Summarize functional impact where available.  End with a review of systems related to the presenting problem)

[Paragraph 1]

[Paragraph 2]

[Review of systems specific to the speciality]

Past Medical History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Relevant medical conditions, especially atopic diseases (asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis, etc.)]
- [Other chronic illnesses]

Medications:
(hyphenated list)
- [Medication name, dose, route, frequency]
- (e.g., Cetirizine 10 mg oral daily)

Allergies:
(hyphenated list)
- [Drug, food, environmental, or other allergies, with reaction type and severity]
- (e.g., Penicillin: urticaria)

Family History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Relative: Condition or pertinent diagnosis, especially atopic or allergic diseases]
- (e.g., Mother: asthma)

Social History:
(hyphenated list)
- [Tobacco: type, amount, duration, quit date if applicable]
- [Alcohol: type, amount, frequency]
- [Recreational substances: type, amount, frequency]
- [Occupation: current job, exposures]
- [Home environment: pets, mold, dust, other allergens]
- [Living situation: who lives with patient]

Physical Examination:
(hyphenated list)
- [Vital signs with units in one line] (e.g., HR: #, BP: #, T: #, RR: #, O2 sats: #%)
- [General appearance]
- [Skin: rashes, urticaria, angioedema]
- [HEENT: nasal mucosa, conjunctiva, oropharynx]
- [Respiratory: breath sounds, wheezing]
- [Other relevant systems]

Investigations:
(hyphenated list)
- [Relevant completed investigations (e.g., skin prick testing, serum IgE, CBC with differential, specific allergen testing)]
- [Other pertinent lab or imaging results]

Assessment & Plan:
[One-sentence patient summary including age, sex, and primary allergic concern]

#) [Assessment as a numbered item if multiple issues]
(hyphenated list with each corresponding plan item on a new line)
- [Further investigations or allergy testing planned]
- [Medication adjustments or new prescriptions]
- [Allergen avoidance strategies]
- [Education and counselling provided]
- [Referrals to other specialists if needed]
- [Follow up plan]
- [Return precautions]