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This guide provides an in-depth overview of the S.O.A.P. (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) format used in clinical training at UCLA. It covers essential components of patient assessment, including obtaining patient information, analyzing vital signs, and documenting the history of present illness. The guide also discusses physical examination techniques, differential diagnoses, and treatment planning. Designed for medical students and professionals, this resource emphasizes thorough patient evaluation and effective communication within healthcare settings.
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Global Medical Training at UCLA TJ & Poorva S.O.A.P.
S.O.A.P. • SUBJECTIVE • OBJECTIVE • ASSESSMENT • PLAN
SUBJECTIVE: PATIENT INFO • First, introduce yourself! • Obtain basic info • Past medical history (PMH) • Social life • Chief complaint (secondary complaint) • Vitals (objective) • Temperature • Pulse Rate • Blood Pressure
SUBJECTIVE: PRESENT ILLNESS • History of present illness (HPI): • Onset • Location • Duration • Characteristics • Aggravating factors • Relieving factors • Severity
SUBJECTIVE: Checklist of systems • Cont • Visual • Ears, Nose, Throat • Cardiology • Pulmonary • Gastrointestinal (GI) • Endocrine • Muscular • Dermatology • Neurology • Hematology • Psychology
OBJECTIVE: PHYSICAL EXAM • Inspection/Observation • General, eyes, ears/nose/throat (ENT), cardiovascular (CV), respiratory, gastrointestinal, muscular, skin, neurology, psychology • Auscultation • Palpation • Percussion
ASSESSMENT/PLAN • Discussion of case • Assessment • Preliminary diagnosis presented to attending physicians • Plan/Treatment • Prescribe medication • PREVENTATIVE ADVICE! • Rx • Doctor’s prescription