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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

29-year-old intern presents for follow-up. Reports vacation last month went well. Spent on beach (denies Netflix). Mood much improved. Upon return, intern disclosed burnout symptoms to program ...