A SOAP note is a method of documentation employed by healthcare providers to record and communicate patient information in a clear, structured, and in an o
A SOAP note is a method of documentation employed by healthcare providers to record and communicate patient information in a clear, structured, and in an organized manner. This assignment will provide students with the necessary tools to document patient care effectively, enhance their clinical skills, and prepare them for their roles as competent healthcare providers.
Instructions:
SOAP is an acronym that stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. The episodic SOAP note is to be written using the attached template below.
For all the SOAP note assignments, you will write a SOAP note about one of your patients and use the following acronym:
S =Subjective data: Patient’s Chief Complaint (CC).O =Objective data: Including client behavior, physical assessment, vital signs, and meds.A =Assessment: Diagnosis of the patient's condition. Include differential diagnosis.P =Plan: Treatment, diagnostic testing, and follow up
Click here to access and download the SOAP Note TemplateDownload Click here to access and download the SOAP Note Template
Submission Instructions:
- Your SOAP note should be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspellings.
SOAP NOTE TEMPLATE Review the Rubric for more Guidance |
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Demographics |
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Chief Complaint (Reason for seeking health care) |
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History of Present Illness (HPI) |
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Allergies |
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Review of Systems (ROS) |
General: HEENT: Neck: Lungs: Cardio Breast: GI: M/F genital: GU: Neuro Musculo: Activity: Psychosocial: Derm: Nutrition: Sleep/Rest: LMP: STI Hx: |
Vital Signs |
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Labs |
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Medications |
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Past Medical History |
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Past Surgical History |
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Family History |
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Social History |
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Health Maintenance/ Screenings |
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Physical Examination |
General: HEENT: Neck: Lungs: Cardio Breast: GI: M/F genital: GU: Neuro Musculo: Activity: Psychosocial: Derm: |
Diagnosis |
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Differential Diagnosis |
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ICD 10 Coding |
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Pharmacologic treatment plan |
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Diagnostic/Lab Testing |
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Education |
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Anticipatory Guidance |
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Follow up plan |
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Prescription |
See Below (scroll down) |
References |
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Grammar |
Signature (with appropriate credentials):_____________________________________
References (must use current evidence-based guidelines used to guide the care [Mandatory])
EA#: 101010101 STU Clinic LIC# 10000000 |
Tel: (000) 555-1234 FAX: (000) 555-12222 |
Patient Name: (Initials)______________________________ Age ___________ Date: _______________ RX ______________________________________ SIG: Dispense: ___________ Refill: _________________ No Substitution Signature:____________________________________________________________ |
SOAP Note Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demographics |
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1 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Chief Complaint (Reason for seeking health care) |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome History of the Present Illness (HPI) |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Allergies |
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2 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Review of Systems (ROS) |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Vital Signs |
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2 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Labs |
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2 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Medications |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Past Medical History |
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