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The essential SOAP note in an EHR age.
Patricia F Pearce1, Laurie Anne Ferguson, Gwen S George
1Patricia F. Pearce is an associate professor at Loyola University School of Nursing in New Orleans, La. Laurie Anne Ferguson is an associate professor at Loyola University, School of Nursing, New Orleans, La. Gwen S. George is an associate professor at Texas A & M International University, Laredo, Tex. Cynthia A. Langford is an associate professor at Loyola University, School of Nursing, New Orleans, La.
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|January 23, 2016
Summary
This review covers the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note, a key documentation method. It emphasizes the value of SOAP notes for clinicians and students in patient care and record-keeping.
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Area of Science:
- Medical Documentation
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- The Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note is a widely used format in healthcare.
- Effective documentation is crucial for patient care continuity and medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the traditional Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note format.
- To highlight the importance of detailed documentation in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note format.
- Analysis of the utility of SOAP notes for healthcare providers and students.
Main Results:
- The Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note provides a structured approach to patient information.
- Information within SOAP notes is valuable for history taking and physical examinations.
- Detailed documentation is essential regardless of the use of electronic health records.
Conclusions:
- The Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note remains a relevant and important tool in medical documentation.
- Emphasis on critical documentation details within the SOAP note format is vital for effective healthcare delivery.