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Chp 2 Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP Method | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, & Plan |
| What is included in the Subjective section of a health record? | The main reason for the visit, the timing of the problem, previous surgeries/medical problems, family health history, & current allergies and medications |
| Acute | it has just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom |
| localized | stays in a certain part of the body |
| What is included in the Plan portion of a health record? | Medicine or home remedies, prescribers course of treatment |
| What is included in the Objective portion of a health record? | Special images taken of patient, diagnostic tests ran through laboratories, and other data gotten through the provider |
| What is included in the Assessment portion of a health record? | The diagnosis and provider may offer other a differential diagnosis |
| etiology | the cause |
| Clinic Note | A handwritten, electronic, or dictated note a healthcare professional uses to document a visit in an office setting |
| Consult Note | A note from a specialist that is sent to a primary care provider for a patient |