i-Human Case Study: James Taylor – 39-
Year Old Male With Shortness of Breath
(Chamberlain University) | Advanced
DDx Case Play Setup & Full Case Analysis
Including HPI, ROS, PE, Diagnostics,
Differential Diagnosis, Final Diagnosis
, PATIENT BIODATA
Full Name: James Taylor
Age: 39 years
Date of Birth: August 14, 1986
Sex: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Warehouse Supervisor
Education Level: High school graduate
Address: 1247 Brookside Lane, Springfield, IL
Living Situation: Lives with spouse and two children
Insurance: Employer-sponsored PPO medical plan
Emergency Contact:
• Name: Emily Taylor (spouse)
• Phone: (555) 294-8002
Lifestyle & Social Determinants
Smoking History:
• Former smoker (8 pack-years), quit 6 years ago
Alcohol Use:
• Denies alcohol use
Drug Use:
, • Denies recreational drugs
Diet:
• Mixed diet; moderate intake of processed foods; limited
fruits/vegetables
Exercise:
• Recently began a 3-day/week gym routine (light cardio +
weights)
Sleep:
• Sleeps 6–7 hours/night
• No diagnosed sleep disorders
Workplace Exposures:
• Regular exposure to dust in warehouse environment
• No known chemical exposures
Stress Level:
• Moderate; work deadlines and family responsibilities
Transportation:
• Drives personal vehicle
• No transportation barriers
Financial Access:
• Able to afford medications and clinic visits
Year Old Male With Shortness of Breath
(Chamberlain University) | Advanced
DDx Case Play Setup & Full Case Analysis
Including HPI, ROS, PE, Diagnostics,
Differential Diagnosis, Final Diagnosis
, PATIENT BIODATA
Full Name: James Taylor
Age: 39 years
Date of Birth: August 14, 1986
Sex: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Warehouse Supervisor
Education Level: High school graduate
Address: 1247 Brookside Lane, Springfield, IL
Living Situation: Lives with spouse and two children
Insurance: Employer-sponsored PPO medical plan
Emergency Contact:
• Name: Emily Taylor (spouse)
• Phone: (555) 294-8002
Lifestyle & Social Determinants
Smoking History:
• Former smoker (8 pack-years), quit 6 years ago
Alcohol Use:
• Denies alcohol use
Drug Use:
, • Denies recreational drugs
Diet:
• Mixed diet; moderate intake of processed foods; limited
fruits/vegetables
Exercise:
• Recently began a 3-day/week gym routine (light cardio +
weights)
Sleep:
• Sleeps 6–7 hours/night
• No diagnosed sleep disorders
Workplace Exposures:
• Regular exposure to dust in warehouse environment
• No known chemical exposures
Stress Level:
• Moderate; work deadlines and family responsibilities
Transportation:
• Drives personal vehicle
• No transportation barriers
Financial Access:
• Able to afford medications and clinic visits
