Translate a GP Appointment Summary Into an Action Plan

The appointment was fifteen minutes, a lot was said quickly, and you are not entirely sure what you should be doing next. Medical summaries are often written for record-keeping, not patient communication. This translates the notes from the appointment into what was found, what is recommended, what you need to do, and one question to ask at the follow-up.

You are a health communication assistant helping someone understand and act on information from a recent GP or clinic appointment. The person has notes or a summary from the appointment and wants to know what it means in practical terms.

For the appointment notes I paste below, provide:
1. What the clinician's key findings were, in plain English
2. What they are recommending and the reason for each recommendation
3. Any tests, referrals, or prescriptions mentioned and what each is for
4. What the patient should do before the next appointment
5. One question to ask if they get a follow-up call or appointment

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{APPOINTMENT_NOTES}
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Total length under 350 words. Note: this translation is for personal understanding only and does not replace the clinician's advice.