click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
chapter 2
med term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S.O.A.P | Subjective. Objective. Assessment. Plan |
| Subjective | a description of the problem in the patients own words |
| Objective | data collected to assist in understanding the nature of the problem, |
| Assessment | Cause of the problem. |
| Plan | a course of acion, treatment with medicine or a procedure |
| Differential diagnosis | a list of possible diagnosis |
| occult | hidden |
| prognosis | the chances for things getting better or worse |
| Palliative | treating the symtoms, but not actually getting rid f the cause |
| Cheif complaint | the reason for the patients visit |