Table 1 Selected rules and examples

Continuing (C)

continue(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

Continue fish oil to reduce inflammation.

increase(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

She has increased her alfalfa tabs and this has eliminated her symptoms and chest tightness.

take(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

She is also taking a Vitamin E supplement and Tylenol as needed for pain.

Discontinued (D)

Stop(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

Stop Vitamin E supplement.

discontinue(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

She is to discontinue her St. John’s Wort.

hold(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

You are already holding the fish oil and aspirin.

Started (S)

Start(\s + \S+){0.7} + sup

Started echinacea 1 week ago for cold.

Add(\s + \S+){0,7} + sup

Add supplements with ginger.

Begin(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

I have asked him to begin using fish oil 3 capsules a per day, and he is agreeable to this.

Unclassified (U)

Recommend(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

I did recommend taking over-the-counter fish oil, either 500 or 1000 mg per day.

Avoid(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

Avoid use of st. john’s wort on methadone as it can affect systemic level.

Suggest(\s + \S+){0,7}\s + sup

Also suggested that she could consider trying otc Ginkgo biloba.