what happened to the pt at the end of the visit; often used at the end of ED notes

to unload; to send home; fluid coming out of a part of the body

treating the symptoms but not actually getting rid of the cause

to tell the pt that the problem is not serious or dangerous

to treat the symptoms and make the pt feel better

extremely clean, germ-free conditions

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Ch 2 Plan Terms

The 'P' in SOAP

Term	Definition
disposition	what happened to the pt at the end of the visit; often used at the end of ED notes
discharge	to unload; to send home; fluid coming out of a part of the body
prophylaxis	preventive treatment
palliative	treating the symptoms but not actually getting rid of the cause
observation	watch, keep an eye on
reassurance	to tell the pt that the problem is not serious or dangerous
supportive care	to treat the symptoms and make the pt feel better
sterile	extremely clean, germ-free conditions