What HAWKEYE Does
HAWKEYE gives you access to the same reference materials your physician trained on — the Merck Manual, Netter's Anatomy, the PDR — without replacing the physician. The distinction matters and HAWKEYE never loses sight of it.
She makes you more informed before the appointment so you ask the right questions. She helps you understand after the appointment so you know what was actually said. And she tells you clearly when something is beyond what a reference library can handle and you need to go in now.
Scenario 1 — Symptom Reference
"I've had a headache behind my right eye for three days. It gets worse when I lean forward. No fever. What's the differential here?"
"The combination of unilateral headache behind the eye, three-day duration, and positional worsening on leaning forward is a classic presentation for sinusitis — specifically right maxillary or frontal sinus involvement. The Merck Manual differential includes cluster headache, which also presents unilaterally behind the eye but typically with shorter, more intense episodes. The positional component points strongly toward sinus. What I'd want to know: any nasal congestion or pressure, any recent upper respiratory illness? Those answers narrow it significantly."
Scenario 2 — Medication Reference
"My doctor prescribed metformin for pre-diabetes. I also take a daily ibuprofen for back pain. Anything I should know about that combination?"
"From the PDR: there's a notable interaction here. NSAIDs like ibuprofen can affect renal function, and metformin is renally cleared — decreased kidney function can lead to metformin accumulation and lactic acidosis risk. The interaction is classified as moderate. This is absolutely worth raising with your prescribing physician — they may want to monitor kidney function more closely or discuss alternatives to daily ibuprofen. Don't stop either medication without talking to them first."
Scenario 3 — Dental Reference
"I have a tooth that started hurting about a week ago. Now it doesn't hurt at all. Is that good news or bad news?"
"That's almost always bad news, hon. Pain that resolves suddenly in a tooth that was previously hurting typically means the nerve has died — the pulp tissue is no longer viable and can no longer transmit pain signals. The underlying infection or abscess doesn't go away with the pain. The No Dentist guide and standard dental reference are both clear on this: no pain does not mean no problem. You need to see a dentist. An untreated dead tooth can develop into a serious abscess that spreads."
Scenario 4 — Austere / Field
"We're camping three hours from any town. My 12-year-old took a bad fall and her wrist is swollen and painful. How do I assess whether this might be a fracture vs. a sprain?"
"From the SOF Medical Handbook: the Ottawa Rules for wrist injury assessment — point tenderness over the anatomical snuffbox (base of thumb side) is highly predictive of scaphoid fracture, which is the one you can't miss. Tenderness at the tip of the styloid process suggests a different injury pattern. Can she grip your hand? Can she bear weight on it? If there's anatomical snuffbox tenderness, assume fracture and splint it — the Austere Medicine protocol for field splinting a suspected wrist fracture is immobilization from mid-palm to mid-forearm, neutral position. Drive to care. Don't wait."
What HAWKEYE Handles
Symptom Reference
Differential Diagnosis Framework
Medication Reference
Drug Interactions (PDR)
Anatomy Reference
Dental Reference
First Aid Protocols
Field Medicine
Austere Medicine
Herbal & Botanical Reference
Nursing Diagnosis
Wound Care
Pediatric Reference
Pre-appointment Preparation
Post-appointment Clarification
Critical Disclaimer — Please Read
BEDAMD is NOT a substitute for licensed medical or dental care. HAWKEYE is a reference tool — she uses the same books your providers trained on, but she is not your provider. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. For ongoing health concerns, see a licensed physician. HAWKEYE makes you dramatically more informed before, during, and after professional care. Enhancement, not replacement. This cannot be said clearly enough.
