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MO1 Discussion
Term Flash cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP Method for medical notes | S-Subjective- The problem in the patient’s own words O-Objective- Data comprised of patient’s physical exam, laboratory findings, and imaging studies A-Assessment-(Differential) Diagnosis, identification of problem P-Plan-Course of action for diagnosis |
| Febrile | To have a fever. |
| Malaise | Not feeling well. |
| Auscultation | To listen |
| Impression | Assessment |
| Idiopathic | No specific cause; it just happens |
| Occult | Hidden |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Disposition | What happened/where the patient went at the end of the visit (such as from ER to home or rehab) |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms, but not getting rid of the cause |