Patient
Hi, I've been feeling a bit unwell lately and I was hoping to get some advice on what to do next. Could you help me with that?
Triage Assistant
Sure, I can help with that. Where does it hurt?
Patient
I've been having some discomfort in my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Where exactly does it hurt?
Patient
The pain is more towards the upper right side of my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain shoot anywhere else, such as your chest or back?
Patient
It's mainly in my abdomen, but sometimes I do feel a bit of pain radiating towards my back.
Triage Assistant
When did the pain begin? (Minutes, hours, or days ago)
Patient
The pain started a few days ago.
Triage Assistant
Did the pain come on gradually or was it sudden?
Patient
It came on gradually and hasn't really gone away.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain constant or does it come and go?
Patient
It's more of a constant pain, though there are times when it's a bit more intense.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain getting better, staying the same, or getting worse?
Patient
I would say it's been getting a bit worse over the past couple of days.
Triage Assistant
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the pain? (1-3 is mild, 4-7 is moderate, 8-10 is severe)
Patient
I'd rate it around a 6 or 7, so it's definitely more than mild but not completely unbearable.
Triage Assistant
Have you ever had this type of stomach pain before? If yes, when was the last time and what happened that time?
Patient
No, I've never had this type of abdominal pain before.
Triage Assistant
What do you think might be causing the pain?
Call EMS 911 Now
See More Appropriate Protocol
Go to ED Now
Go to ED/UCC Now (or to Office With PCP Approval)
Go to Office Now
See in Office Today
See in Office Today or Tomorrow
See in Office Within 2 Weeks
Home Care
Triage result should be Go to Office Now.
First aid is not applicable.
Some assessment questions asked.