Phone Visit
Narrative: SPRUCE MESSAGE VISIT Date: 2024-11-23 Encounter: Spruce text message CC: Pre-operative physical required prior to scheduled inguinal hernia repair on December 2. HPI: Malcolm, approximately age 3, was scheduled for right inguinal hernia repair by Dr. Linden on December 2, 2024. The surgical team required a pre-operative physical within 30 days of surgery. Malcolm was reported to be in good overall health with no current illness. He weighed 38 lbs. Known food allergies to peanuts and eggs; no medication allergies. Dr. Hobbs opted to complete the form remotely given Malcolm's current good health. Assessment: Malcolm was clinically well and cleared for surgery. Dr. Hobbs completed the pre-operative form remotely without requiring an in-person visit. Plan: Pre-operative clearance form completed and faxed directly to the surgical team. Procedure: right inguinal hernia repair by Dr. Linden, December 2, 2024. Key clinical quotes: "Happy to. Often I'm able to just fill the form out." "Let me know exactly what procedure he's having, who's doing it, confirm the date and time of surgery, remind me of any allergies and the last weight you have on him" Source: Spruce conversation t_27C02FVS44O00