A patient is visiting a foot specialist, likely a podiatrist, to have their toenails trimmed and an ingrown toenail treated. The patient is in some discomfort and pain during the procedure, but the specialist is gentle and reassuring. The specialist explains the procedure and the importance of keeping the area clean to prevent infection. After the procedure, the specialist prescribes a cream to be applied daily and schedules a follow-up appointment in two weeks to check on the patient's progress.
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1. The speaker is a foot specialist who is treating a patient's ingrown toenail.
2. The patient has been experiencing pain and discomfort due to the ingrown toenail.
3. The speaker trims the patient's toenails, including the ingrown one, to prevent further irritation.
4. The speaker uses a tool to clean and file the edges of the nail to prevent sharp edges.
5. The patient has a thick toenail that requires special care.
6. The speaker is using a polysporin ointment to dress the wound and prevent infection.
7. The patient will need to apply a cream to the affected area once a day for a week.
8. The patient will need to return in two weeks for a follow-up appointment.
9. The speaker's father is a retired doctor who used to work in the same office.
10. The speaker has been working in the office since they were a little baby, watching their father work.
11. The patient has been coming to the office since they were a baby, watching the speaker's father work.
12. The speaker is moving their office to a new location on Dundas, west of Confederation.
13. The patient's doctor is located on Eglinton, which is a long distance away.
14. The patient's toe was red, tender, and sore due to the ingrown toenail.
15. The speaker did not prescribe an oral antibiotic, as the infection was not severe enough.