1, Good morning, how can I help you today?, Good morning, doctor, I’m here for my first visit because I’ve been experiencing some discomfort in my stomach for the past few days,
2, Can you describe the discomfort you’re feeling?, The discomfort I’m feeling is a sharp pain that comes and goes, mostly in the lower part of my stomach,
3, How long has this been happening?, This has been happening for about a week now,
4, Have you noticed any other symptoms?, Yes, I have noticed some other symptoms like nausea and occasional vomiting,
5, Have you experienced any changes in your bowel movements?, No, I have not experienced any changes in my bowel movements; everything seems normal,
6, Have you taken any medication for the pain?, Yes, I have taken some over-the-counter pain relievers, but they haven’t helped much with the pain,
7, Do you have any medical conditions or allergies that I should be aware of?, No, I don’t have any medical conditions or allergies that you should be aware of,
8, Have you had any recent changes in your diet or lifestyle?, No, I haven’t had any recent changes in my diet or lifestyle; my diet has been pretty consistent,
9, Would you allow me to perform a physical examination to better understand what’s going on?, Yes, I would allow you to perform a physical examination, that sounds good,
10, Could you please lie down on the examination table and lift your shirt slightly so I can examine your stomach?, (Lies down and lifts shirt) Sure, I will lie down and lift my shirt slightly,
11, Does it hurt when I press here?, Yes, it does hurt when you press there, that’s where the pain is the most intense,
12, Would you be okay with running some tests to get a clearer picture, including blood tests and an ultrasound?, Yes, I would be okay with running some tests, how soon can we do those tests?,
13, Can we get the blood tests done today and schedule the ultrasound for tomorrow?, Yes, we can get the blood tests done today and schedule the ultrasound for tomorrow, thank you,
14, In the meantime, would you try to rest and avoid any heavy meals, sticking to a bland diet until we know more?, Yes, I will try to rest and avoid heavy meals, sticking to a bland diet until we know more, thank you,
15, Would you come back to see me after the tests are done?, Yes, I will come back to see you after the tests are done, thank you, doctor, see you soon,