SOAP Notes are another words for a specific type of patient documentation form, for which SOAP is an acronym used to remember the four sections of the form: Subjective (summary), Objective (observations), Assessment, and Plan. Accurate patient field notes help focus the rescuer and increase patient care both in the field and once the patient reaches definitive care.
The SOAP Note is a widely used and accepted method of patient care documentation for healthcare providers. If you follow the proper steps and include the appropriate information detailed on the form, you will aid already overwhelmed healthcare workers and be able to expedite treatment.
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SOAP Notes are commonly admissible in a court of law and verify your field assessment and treatment. They may offer increased legal protection to both the rescuers and their affiliated organizations. You can download, print and use several SOAP Note formats here for free or purchase specialty Waterproof and Weatherproof SOAP Notes from us, below. Our current SOAP Notes include minor edits and updates as well as an assessment tool for someone experiencing emotional or psychological distress, compared to our 2018 formats.
The typical statute of limitations (legally speaking) when it comes to hanging on to a completed SOAP Note is about 4 to 7 years. Photos and photocopies are typically not admissible in court, as they can easily be altered.