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,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, 09:25 AM EAT
Case OverviewThis case focuses on the evaluation of a
45-year-old male presenting with persistent fatigue for 6
weeks, accompanied by concerning symptoms such as
unintentional weight loss and night sweats. The objectives
are to guide learners through a comprehensive clinical
assessment, including a detailed history, targeted
physical exam, broad differential diagnosis, appropriate
diagnostic testing, and an evidence-based management
plan. The case emphasizes distinguishing benign from
serious causes of fatigue, identifying red flags (e.g.,
, weight loss, night sweats), and addressing patient
concerns to optimize outcomes. It is designed for the i-
Human platform at Chamberlain University to enhance
clinical decision-making skills in a primary care setting.
Case DetailsHistory of Present Illness (HPI)Bertie
Bridges, a 45-year-old male, presents to the primary care
clinic with a chief complaint of fatigue persisting for 6
weeks. He provides the following detailed history:
Onset: Gradual, beginning around early June 2025,
with progressive worsening.
Severity: Moderate to severe, rated as 7/10 in terms
of impact on daily life, significantly affecting work and
personal activities.
Quality: Describes feeling “drained” and “exhausted,”
with low energy, difficulty concentrating, and a sense
of “heaviness” throughout the day.
,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, 09:25 AM EAT
Case OverviewThis case focuses on the evaluation of a
45-year-old male presenting with persistent fatigue for 6
weeks, accompanied by concerning symptoms such as
unintentional weight loss and night sweats. The objectives
are to guide learners through a comprehensive clinical
assessment, including a detailed history, targeted
physical exam, broad differential diagnosis, appropriate
diagnostic testing, and an evidence-based management
plan. The case emphasizes distinguishing benign from
serious causes of fatigue, identifying red flags (e.g.,
, weight loss, night sweats), and addressing patient
concerns to optimize outcomes. It is designed for the i-
Human platform at Chamberlain University to enhance
clinical decision-making skills in a primary care setting.
Case DetailsHistory of Present Illness (HPI)Bertie
Bridges, a 45-year-old male, presents to the primary care
clinic with a chief complaint of fatigue persisting for 6
weeks. He provides the following detailed history:
Onset: Gradual, beginning around early June 2025,
with progressive worsening.
Severity: Moderate to severe, rated as 7/10 in terms
of impact on daily life, significantly affecting work and
personal activities.
Quality: Describes feeling “drained” and “exhausted,”
with low energy, difficulty concentrating, and a sense
of “heaviness” throughout the day.
