Submission Instructions:
- Your SOAP note should be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspellings.
- You must use the template provided. Turnitin will recognize the template and not score against it.
Demographics
1 to >0.8 pts
Begins with patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender (5 demographics)
Chief Complaint (Reason for seeking health care)
4 to >3 pts
Includes a direct quote from patient about presenting problem
History of the Present Illness (HPI)
5 to >3 pts
Includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity)
Allergies
2 to >1.5 pts
Includes NKA (including = Drug, Environmental, Food, Herbal, and/or Latex or if allergies are present (reports for each severity of allergy AND description of allergy)
Review of Systems (ROS)
2 to >1.5 pts
Includes all 8 vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.
Labs
4 to >2 pts
Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications and the medical diagnosis for the medication (including name, dose, route, frequency)
Past Medical History
3 to >2 pts
Includes (Major/Chronic, Trauma, Hospitalizations), for each medical diagnosis, year of diagnosis and whether the diagnosis is active or current
Past Surgical History
3 to >2 pts
Includes, for each surgical procedure, the year of procedure and the indication for the procedure
Family History |
3 to >2 pts Includes an assessment of at least 4 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. |
Social History |
3 to >2 pts Includes all of the required following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current/previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation |
Health Maintenance / Screenings |
3 to >2 pts Includes a detailed assessment of immunization status and other health maintenance needs such as age-appropriate screenings and preventive measures Includes an assessment of at least 5 screening tests |
Physical Examination |
15 to >8 pts Includes a minimum of 4 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 5 body systems directed to chief complaint |
Diagnosis |
5 to >3 pts Includes a clear outline of the accurate principal diagnosis AND lists the remaining diagnoses addressed at the visit (in descending priority) |
Differential Diagnosis |
5 to >3 pts Includes at least 3 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis |
Pharmacologic treatment plan |
5 to >3 pts Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessment”. The plan includes ALL of the required following: drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above. |
Diagnostic / Lab Testing |
3 to >2 pts Includes appropriate diagnostic/lab testing 100% of the time OR acknowledges “no diagnostic testing clinically required at this time” |
Education |
3 to >2 pts Includes at least 3 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 3 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives |
Anticipatory Guidance |
3 to >2 pts Includes at least 3 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 2 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening)) |
Follow Up Plan |
2 to >1 pts Includes recommendation for follow up, including time frame (i.e. x # of days/weeks/months) |
Prescription |
3 to >2 pts Prescription includes all required components: patient information, date, drug name, dose, route, frequency, quantity to be dispensed, refills, and provider’s signature and credentials |
Writing Mechanics, Citations, and APA Style |
3 to >2 pts Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. APA style is correct, and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. |
SOAP NOTE TEMPLATE
Review the Rubric for more Guidance |
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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: |
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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 |
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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) |
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References |
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Grammar |
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:____________________________________________________________ |
Signature (with appropriate credentials):_____________________________________
References (must use current evidence-based guidelines used to guide the care [Mandatory])