Patient
Hi, I was hoping you could help me with a medical issue I've been experiencing. Can you ask me a few questions to better understand my situation?
Triage Assistant
Sure, where does it hurt?
Patient
It's mainly my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain shoot anywhere else (e.g., chest, back)?
Patient
No, it's confined to my abdomen.
Triage Assistant
When did the pain begin (minutes, hours, or days ago)?
Patient
The pain started a few days ago.
Triage Assistant
Was the onset of the pain gradual or sudden?
Patient
The onset was gradual.
Triage Assistant
Does the pain come and go, or is it constant?
Patient
The pain is pretty constant.
Triage Assistant
Is the pain getting better, staying the same, or getting worse?
Patient
It's been getting worse over the past few days.
Triage Assistant
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the severity of your pain (1-3: mild, 4-7: moderate, 8-10: severe)?
Patient
I would rate it around a 6 or 7, so it's definitely moderate and sometimes edging toward severe.
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 haven't had this type of stomach pain before. This is the first time it's been this persistent and severe.
Triage Assistant
What do you think is causing the stomach pain?
Patient
I'm not entirely sure what might be causing it, but it's been really uncomfortable and seems different from any usual discomfort I've had in the past.
Triage Assistant
What makes the pain better or worse (e.g., antacids, bending or twisting motion, bowel movement)?
See More Appropriate Protocol
Go to ED/UCC Now (or to Office With PCP Approval)
Go to Office Now
See in Office Today
See in Office Within 3 Days
See in Office Within 2 Weeks
Home Care
Triage result should be See in Office Today.
First aid is not applicable.
Some assessment questions asked.