Pediatric Somnology Template

Sleep Pediatric

A professional Pediatric Somnology template for healthcare professionals.

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  • Identification

    Thank you for asking me to see [name], [age] yr old [gender], for [reason for visit].{pronoun] is accompanied by [mom/dad/parents]. Thank you for the kind referral. I will summarize the history for my records.

  • HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS/COMPLAINT

    As noted in your referral, [Patient first name], presents with difficulties related to [chief complaint]. [Describe the primary concern, including specific symptoms, their frequency, and any patterns observed. Mention any treatments or interventions and their effectiveness. **Avoid including any information belongs to FAMILY HISTORY or SOCIAL HISTORY in HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS/COMPLAINT. Avoid repeating any information belongs to HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS/COMPLAINT. ** ]

  • SLEEP HISTORY

    [Provide a detailed narrative of the patient's sleep environment, bedtime routine, and sleep patterns. Include information on the location and activities in bed, bedtime, sleep latency, night awakenings, wake-up time, and any differences in weekend sleep schedule. Describe the patient's feelings of restorativeness and alertness upon waking. Include any negative findings(If mentioned) related to snoring, choking, gasping, morning headaches, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movements, bruxism, parasomnias, or nightmares. ]

  • PAST MEDICAL HISTORY

    [Include all significant medical conditions with dates if available, hospitalizations, major illnesses, surgeries, and any chronic conditions]

  • DEVELOPMENT

    [List development if mentioned, for example, achievement of developmental milestones, appetite feeding issues, growth patterns. Do not include any interpretations of the milestones or recommendations related to milestones unless discussed in the transcript]

  • PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY

    [List any previous psychiatric diagnoses, treatment, i.e.Medications, therapies, hospitalizations]

  • SURGICAL HISTORY

    [List past surgeries, any info or discussion related to surgery that is not the surgical history of this patient should not be transcribed into SURGICAL HISTORY. Discussions about the surgery or possible future surgical plans should not be included here. Only the surgeries that have been experienced in the past are recorded here.]

  • REVIEW OF SYSTEMS

    (Include only if relevant/significant findings present. Relevant means related to the chief complaint being discussed. Write it in paragraph form, including only positive, relevant findings. ) - Constitutional:(e.g., Reports fatigue, weight gain, behavioral changes such as irritability or mood swings; denies appetite changes or general malaise) - ENT:(e.g., History of nasal trauma and deviated septum; reports sinus problems and frequent throat clearing; denies tonsillar/adenoid enlargement, ear infections, or croup history) - Respiratory:(e.g., Reports wheezing with exercise intolerance; denies cough or shortness of breath) - Cardiovascular:(e.g., Occasional palpitations; denies chest pain, cyanosis, swelling, congenital heart defects, or arrhythmias) - Gastrointestinal:(e.g., GERD symptoms with halitosis and constipation; denies abdominal pain, celiac disease, or diarrhea) - Genitourinary:(e.g., Reports urgency and dysuria; denies pelvic pain) - Musculoskeletal:(e.g., Reports growing pains, joint stiffness, and muscle cramping; denies injuries) - Integumentary:(e.g., Reports history of eczema and dry skin; denies itching, rashes, hives, infections, or wounds) - Neurological:(e.g., Reports headaches, hyperactivity, and tics; denies seizures or developmental delays) - Psychiatric:(e.g., Reports anxiety, low mood, nightmares, fear of the dark, and behavioral issues; denies OCD, ADHD, ASD, or bipolar symptoms) - Endocrine:(e.g., History of obesity and puberty-related hormonal changes; denies thyroid disorder, diabetes mellitus, or adrenal disorders) - Hematologic/Lymphatic:(e.g., Reports easy bruising and swollen lymph nodes; denies anemia, bleeding tendency, hemophilia, or frequent infections) - Allergic/Immunologic:(e.g., Reports seasonal allergies; denies food allergies)

  • CURRENT MEDICATIONS

    [List all Medication in bullet points if mentioned, otherwise list No Current Medication]

  • ALLERGIES

    [List all Allergies in bullet point if mentioned, otherwise list No Known Allergy]

  • IMMUNIZATIONS

    [Up-to-Date: Yes/No, Do not include any interpretations or recommendations related to immunizations unless discussed in the transcript]

  • FAMILY HISTORY

    [Summarize any family history of sleep disorders, psychiatric conditions, cardiovascular history, allergies, asthma, depression, restless legs syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea, etc. Include the age of parents, or occupation etc or benefits, if available. ] [Summarize any relevant history of heart disease reported in extended family]

  • SOCIAL HISTORY

    [Any issues with school performance] [Any Behavioral Issues: like hyperactivity, inattentiveness] [Amount of time spent on screens per day] [Environmental Factors: No pets, no smokers, no mold or flooding] [Family Dynamics: Family composition, ages of parents and siblings, parental concerns]

  • PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

    [Document the patient's vitals, including height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, heart rate, and any other relevant measurements if available and include exam findings from dictation]

  • TEST RESULTS

    [List any relevant lab results or imaging studies results]

  • IMPRESSION

    [List diagnosis and transcribe exactly as dictated without making any changes or corrections.]

  • PLAN / RECOMMENDATIONS

    [transcribe the plan and/or recommendations exactly as dictated without making any changes or corrections.]

  • Referral Acknowledgment

    Thank you for allowing me to participate in the care of the patient, followup planned in [2] months

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