History: progressive breathlessness in a long-term smoker

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Patient: Mr George Whitaker, 66, male

Patient: I have been getting more and more out of breath over the last few years, and this winter it has got a lot worse. I get out of breath walking even short distances. It got a lot worse this winter.

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Introduces self and confirms patient identityGains consentUses open questions first, then focused closed questionsSignposts and structures the consultationResponds with empathy and without judgement about smokingSummarises and checks understandingCloses the consultation and explains next steps