The "SOAP" -- subjective, objective, assessment, plan -- format has been in common use for decades as a way of organizing physician progress notes in medical records, but it was created during a ...

In this study, the authors demonstrate widespread adoption and satisfaction with the novel APSO (Assessment, Plan, Subjective, Objective) format for progress notes at a large, integrated health ...

SOAP means Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan, which is aimed at creating a comprehensive and coherent record of encounters with patients. However, mistakes in writing SOAP notes can ...

28-year-old intern presents for follow-up. No acute complaints. Pager-related symptoms much improved, not yet fully resolved. Intern reports more efficient EMR use. She also reports better preparation ...

Preintern is a 28-year-old female. Recent medical school graduate, eager to begin residency July 1. Today reports, "I'm definitely interested in subspecializing, but not 100% decided. I still want to ...