DC Body Fluids

You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for a body fluid exposure. We have discussed the risks and benefits of HIV prophylaxis and you have chosen to not undergo prophylaxis at this time. 

Please follow up with Occupational Health tomorrow or the next weekday (8am-4pm Monday through Friday).  You can go to occupational health tomorrow.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers, vomiting, chest pain, shortness of breath, discharge from the needle stick, redness around the needle stick, or any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care. 

DC Blank

You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for _. Your evaluation, including _, suggests that your symptoms are due to __. 

Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one.  If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience __. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care. 

DC Bell's Palsy

You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for facial weakness. Your evaluation, suggests that your symptoms are most likely due to a condition called Bell’s Palsy. Your symptoms should resolve within time. 

Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one.  If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.

Return to the Emergency Department if you notice that your eyes are becoming dry and irritated, worsening or uncontrolled pain, difficulty walking or moving your arms or legs, slurred speech, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, vision changes, or for any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care. 

DC Back Pain

You were evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for back pain. Your evaluation suggests no acute abnormalities which require further intervention at this time. 

You should alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours to help control your pain. You should continue doing back exercises which could include going to physical therapy.

Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one.  If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening back pain, incontinence, numbness/tingling, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care. 

DC Asthma

You were evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for an acute exacerbation of your asthma. Your symptoms improved receiving an albuterol breathing treatment. 

Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one.  If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, headache, light headedness, nausea/vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care. 

DC Anxiety

You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for your anxiety. Your symptoms have resolved in the Emergency Department. 

Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed.
 

If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one.  If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this of local clinics or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience new or worsening anxiety, depression, thoughts of harming yourself or others, or for any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care. 

DC Ankle Pain

You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for ankle pain. The x-ray of your ankle XXXX 

You can alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours to help control your pain. Please also rest, ice, and elevate your ankle to control your pain. 

Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one.  If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness/tingling, change of color in your toes, or any other concerning symptoms. 

Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care.