TEMPLATE
S: Subjective
Information the patient or patient representative told you.
Initials:
TJ
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Height:
170 cm
Weight:
90kg
BP:
142/82
HR:
86
Temp:
101.1 F
SPO2:
99%
Pain (1-10):
Allergies
Medication
PenicillinDeveloped a rash when she was a child around 2 years old
Food
Environment
Cats rash, sneezing, trouble breathing requires inhaler.
History of Present Illness (HPI)
CC is a BRIEF statement identifying why the patient is here - in the patient’s own words - for instance
"headache", NOT "bad headache for 3 days”. Sometimes a patient has more than one complaint. For
example: If the patient presents with cough and sore throat, identify which is the CC and which may be
an associated symptom
Chief Complaint (CC): “Scrape on my foot… It looks pretty nasty and the pain is killing me!”
Onset: One week ago
, SOAP NOTES
Location:TEMPLATE
Plantar surface of right
foot Duration: Constant
Characteristics: Patient reported tripping on her back steps and scraping the bottom of her foot.
Aggravating Factors: Walking and standing on her foot.
Relieving Factors: Tramadol for pain and rest.
Treatment: Mrs. Jones was seen in the Emergency department three days ago. X-ray was negative for
fractures, her wound was cleansed and dressed by staff and she was sent home with a prescription of
tramadol for pain. At home Mrs. Jones cleans her wound with soap and water twice a day and peroxide
when her foot is “irritated”.
Current Medications
Medication Dosage Frequency Length of Time Reason for Use
Used
Albuterol 90mcg/actuatio 1-2 puffs Since pt was For asthma exacerbation
inhaler n 2-3 times a day 2.5 years old
as needed
Ibuprofen 200mg 3 tablets up Last used 3 For menstrual cramping
to 3 times a weeks ago
day
as needed
Acetaminophe 500mg 1-2 tablets Last used 1 For headaches
n twice daily as week ago
needed
Tramadol 50mg 3 times daily Three days ago For foot pain
as needed
Past Medical History (PMHx) – Includes but not limited to immunization status (note date of last tetanus
for all adults), past major illnesses, hospitalizations, and surgeries. Depending on the CC, more info may
be needed.
Tina was diagnosed with asthma when she was 2.5 years old. She uses an albuterol inhaler for asthma
exacerbations, especially around cats. She has been hospitalized several times for her asthma, last
reported time was when she was 16 years old. Tina believes she had chicken pox in the second or third
grade and was treated with rest at home. She was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 24. She
started her period when she was 11 years old. She believes she is up to date on all immunizations, and
reports receiving all immunizations as a child.