Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Patient: _______________________________ Date: _________________ Please excuse the above named patient from school today due to a medical appointment. The student has sustained a concussion and is currently under the care of his/her physician. S/he is not permitted to participate in any contact sport activity until formally cleared by his/her physician. Please consider the following concussion-related recommendations: Gym Class Recommendations: ___No Gym Class ___Restricted gym class as specified _________________________________ Recommended Academic accommodations: ___Untimed tests ___Open note/Open book or Oral tests ___Tutoring ___Reduced Workload when possible ___15 minute rest breaks from every ___ hour(s) ___Modified/reduced homework assignments ___Extended time on homework/projects ___Tape record class lectures Other recommendations___________________________________________ ________________________________M.D. Orthopaedic Institute MCE, S. Twr, Ste 3200 Nashville, TN 37232 (615) 322-7878 Date: _____________________ Orthopaedics at Cool Springs 324 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, TN 37067 (615) 790-4280 Bone & Joint 206 Bedford Way Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 790-3290 Bowling Green, KY Murray, KY Paducah, KY 877-826-3976