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Med Term: Session 3
SOAP, Records, and Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The SOAP Method | A pattern used in medical notes to maintain a consistent organization and layout. |
| Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan | The four parts of the SOAP Method |
| Clinic Note | A documentation of a patient's visit in an office setting |
| Consult Note | A note from a visit to a specialist or consultant |
| Admission Summary | A detailed summary of a patient's medical history and physical exam upon admittance to a hospital |
| Operative Report | A report that documents in detail the procedure used in an operation |
| Sig | The second line of a prescription, which contains patient's instructions |
| Dispense | Tells the pharmacist the amount of medicine to give a patient |
| PO | The abbreviation for the administration of a medicine by mouth |
| SC | The abbreviation for an injection under the skin, but not into a vein |