ARCHETYPE SOAP headings (openEHR-EHR-SECTION.soap.v0)

ARCHETYPE IDopenEHR-EHR-SECTION.soap.v0
ConceptSOAP headings
DescriptionAcronym for a group of headings used to aid recording of consistent, problem-oriented notes in a patient's health record.
UseUse to provide a framework and design guidance for consistent modelling of SOAP(E) content within a template representing problem-oriented clinical notes.
PurposeTo provide a framework and design guidance for consistent modelling of SOAP content within a template representing problem-oriented clinical notes.
ReferencesWeed LL. Medical records that guide and teach. N Engl J Med. 1968 Mar 14;278(11):593-600. doi: 10.1056/NEJM196803142781105. PMID: 5637758.

Weed LL. Medical records, medical education and patient care. Press of the Case Western Reserve University, 1970.
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AuthorsAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Atomica Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@atomicainformatics.com
Date originally authored: 2020-10-28
Other Details LanguageAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Atomica Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@atomicainformatics.com
Date originally authored: 2020-10-28
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  • Custodian Organisation: openEHR Foundation
  • References: Weed LL. Medical records that guide and teach. N Engl J Med. 1968 Mar 14;278(11):593-600. doi: 10.1056/NEJM196803142781105. PMID: 5637758. Weed LL. Medical records, medical education and patient care. Press of the Case Western Reserve University, 1970.
  • Original Namespace: org.openehr
  • Original Publisher: openEHR Foundation
  • Custodian Namespace: org.openehr
  • MD5-CAM-1.0.1: 784DACCF65D07D9E332C1C016A8BAA80
  • Build Uid: 8cdebbf5-1edc-408c-93d9-57aca0bfafc1
  • Revision: 0.0.1-alpha
Keywordssubjective, objective, assessment, plan, education, problem, oriented
Lifecyclein_development
UIDc4ef831a-deaa-3968-97d9-fb3744e9394e
Language useden
Citeable Identifier1246.145.2802
Revision Number0.0.1-alpha
items
Subjective (S)Subjective (S): The subjective component, usually focused on the presenting complaint, history of present illness, relevant medical history and review of system.
For example: EVALUATION.reason_for_encounter and OBSERVATION.story.
Objective (O)Objective (O): The objective component, usually focused on observations, measurements, examination findings and diagnostic test results.
For example: OBSERVATION.exam, OBSERVATION.blood_pressure and OBSERVATION.laboratory_test_result.
Assessment (A)Assessment (A): The assessment component, usually focused on conclusions and synopses about progress or change.
For example: EVALUATION.differential_diagnoses, EVALUATION.problem_diagnosis, and EVALUATION.clinical_synopsis.
Plan (P)Plan (P): The plan component, usually focused on future investigations and treatment, goals of therapy and monitoring.
For example: INSTRUCTION.service_request, INSTRUCTION.medication_order, and INSTRUCTION.health_education_request.
Other contributorsIan McNicoll, freshEHR Clinical Informatics, United Kingdom
Sam Heard, Ocean Informatics, Australia
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