SOAP notes and abbreviations Flashcards
S in SOAP
Subjective - patient’s experiences, personal views or feelings
O in SOAP
Objective: Observable signs and the results of tests that the clinician has performed
A in SOAP
Assessment: evaluation of the patient’s signs/symptoms and progree
P in SOAP
Plan: determination of how to proceed or alter the plan of Care
pt
Patient
CC
Chief complaint
y.o.
years old
c/o
complains of
WDWN
well-developed and well nourished
CP
chest pain
WNL
within normal limits
Hx
history
s/p
status post
Sx
Symptoms
R/O
Rule out *meaning that this needs to be determined
D/C
discharge, discontinue
SOB
shortness of breath
T
temperature
RRR
regular rate and rhythm
UE
Upper Extremity
LE
Lower extremity
R
respiration
BP
Blood Pressure
P
pulse