General practice · Explanation & counselling

Blood pressure monitoring

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Curtin Year 5

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Marko Ilic, 45, had a blood pressure of 152/96 at a check-up and 150/94 two weeks later. He has no symptoms. The GP wants to confirm with a 24-hour monitor and home readings before deciding on treatment.

  1. Explain blood pressure monitoring and the management plan to Mr Ilic

  • You do not need to take a history or examine the patient
  • A home blood pressure monitor is on the desk