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Patient Visit Report

Name: Asterion, son of Pasiphaë
Age: 24 years
Last routine examination: five moons ago; no illness reported (as per the patient’s medical record).
Chief complaint: that he is restrained.
Other complaints: the continental breakfast portion size.
Description: the patient is disoriented (not knowing where he is) and confused about his own identity. Shows aggressive-suicidal behaviour. Talks about himself variously in first (“I’m a <illegible> hero”), third (“Have to destroy the Minotaur”, “Death to the Minotaur”, etc.), and both first and third person (“I’ll show him”). Uses formal titles for his close relatives (the Queen, the Princess) while can describe their appearance in greater than necessary detail. In spite of spending most of his life in the Maze, apparently unable to find his way around, e.g. to the bathroom. Paradoxically, immediately recognised me as his doctor (false memory) with the words “You’re late again, <illegible> quack”. Tachycardia.
Diagnosis: acute psychosis.
Immediate treatment: Her Majesty Pharmacy™ Herbal Sedative no. 21, orally, 1 dose with a cup of Valerian infusion.
Follow-up: continue with a daily dose of Herbal Sedative no. 21 for two weeks. Plenty of rest and <illegible>. 24-hour surveillance nurse attention. Weekly music therapy sessions (optional; flute is not recommended). Avoid alcohol and spicy food. Double portion of continental breakfast.
Revision: in two weeks’ time from today. In case of emergency, call me in.
Date: <illegible>
Signed: <illegible>

Note 1: the patient’s regular doctor could not be reached at the time of episode as she was off to a Mediterranean cruise. This report was completed by the Emergency Physician who was given access to the patient’s medical records under oath of non-disclosure.

Note 2: for the two weeks, the patient was kept at the Facility, then transferred back to the Maze after the medical revision.

To be continued...