The following quotes were taken from actual medical records dictated by physicians. These appeared in a column written by Richard Loderer, Ph.D. for the Journal of Court Reporting.
By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped and he was feeling better.
Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.
The patient states there is a burning pain in his penis which goes to his foot.
On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it had completely disappeared.
She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.
The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1983.
I will be happy to go into her GI system, she seems ready and anxious.
Patient was released to outpatient department without dressing.
I have suggested that he loosen his pants before standing and then, when he stands with the help of his wife, they should fall to the floor.
The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.
Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
The patient will need disposition, and therefore we will get Dr. ___ to dispose of him.
Healthy appearing, decrepit 69 year old male, mentally alert but forgetful.