,
,Patient Information
Name: Bertie Bridges
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
Chief Complaint: Fatigue for 6 weeks
Setting: Primary care clinic
Date and Time: July 16, 2025, 09:21 AM EAT
Case OverviewThis case focuses on the evaluation of
a 45-year-old male presenting with fatigue persisting
for 6 weeks. The objectives are to guide learners
through a comprehensive clinical assessment,
including obtaining a detailed history, performing a
targeted physical exam, formulating a broad
differential diagnosis, selecting appropriate
, diagnostic tests, and developing an evidence-based
management plan. The case emphasizes
distinguishing benign from serious causes of fatigue,
recognizing red flags, and addressing patient
concerns to optimize outcomes. It is designed for use
in the i-Human platform at Chamberlain University to
enhance clinical decision-making skills.
Case DetailsHistory of Present Illness (HPI)Bertie
Bridges, a 45-year-old male, presents to the primary
care clinic complaining of fatigue for 6 weeks. He
describes the fatigue as follows:
Onset: Gradual, starting approximately 6 weeks
ago (early June 2025).
,Patient Information
Name: Bertie Bridges
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
Chief Complaint: Fatigue for 6 weeks
Setting: Primary care clinic
Date and Time: July 16, 2025, 09:21 AM EAT
Case OverviewThis case focuses on the evaluation of
a 45-year-old male presenting with fatigue persisting
for 6 weeks. The objectives are to guide learners
through a comprehensive clinical assessment,
including obtaining a detailed history, performing a
targeted physical exam, formulating a broad
differential diagnosis, selecting appropriate
, diagnostic tests, and developing an evidence-based
management plan. The case emphasizes
distinguishing benign from serious causes of fatigue,
recognizing red flags, and addressing patient
concerns to optimize outcomes. It is designed for use
in the i-Human platform at Chamberlain University to
enhance clinical decision-making skills.
Case DetailsHistory of Present Illness (HPI)Bertie
Bridges, a 45-year-old male, presents to the primary
care clinic complaining of fatigue for 6 weeks. He
describes the fatigue as follows:
Onset: Gradual, starting approximately 6 weeks
ago (early June 2025).
