Muscle Pain

Muscle Pain

Muscle pain, also known as myalgia, is a common problem that can affect people of all ages. It is typically characterized by a dull, throbbing, or aching sensation in…

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Chest Pain: Lub dub and more

Chest Pain: Lub dub and more

Chest Pain: Lub dub and more This is one of the most feared chief complaints by patients and providers alike.  The differential diagnosis for this complaint includes myocardial infarction,…

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The SOAP Note – Subjective

The SOAP Note – Subjective

The SOAP Note – Subjective The structure of the SOAP note is emphasized in its name.  It stands for subjective, objective, assessment and plan.  The SOAP note format has…

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Why we use templates

Why we use templates

Think about how you first practiced medicine. How long was your first clinic appointment? How much time did you spend writing your first medical SOAP note? You are probably a very different provider now. You are able to provide far more care in a much shorter time. How did you do this? You refined, refined and refined some more. Now you have certain tasks down to a science. You make quick work of the small tasks and simple problems. If you’re like most providers, you have used SOAP note templates to become more efficient. Let’s explore some of the concepts that make providers efficient and how using templates contributes to that efficiency.

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