diagnosis

Question 1

what does SOAP stand for?

Answer 1

Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan

(these are the steps to take during any treatment)

Question 2

what does “subjective” refer to in relation to SOAP?

Answer 2

subjective refers to what the patient says (any data they provide about their condition, signs, and symptoms)

Question 3

what does “objective” refer to in relation to SOAP?

Answer 3

objective refers to what you as the practitioner see

Question 4

what does “assessment” refer to in relation to SOAP?

Answer 4

assessment refers to the diagnosis and seeing what patterns show up

Question 5

what does “plan” refer to in relation to SOAP?

Answer 5

plan refers to a treatment principle, which will inform the acupuncture points and techniques you will use in treatment, as well as any herbal formulas you will prescribe

Question 6

what are the 8 Parameters of Diagnosis?

Answer 6

Yin & Yang
Interior & Exterior
Cold & Heat
Deficiency & Excess

Question 7

what are the 4 Pillars of Diagnosis?

Answer 7

1. Looking (observation)
2. Listening (and smelling)
3. Asking (inquiry)
4. Palpation