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What goes in the subjective part of a SOAP note?

The story reported by patient or witnesses is the key point.

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  1. The story reported by patient or witnesses ✔
  2. Only measured pulse rates
  3. Your equipment inventory

Why: Subjective information includes symptoms, history, and the event story as reported. Separate it from what you directly observe or measure.

Huh, didn't know that: SOAP stands for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan.

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My SOAP note is subjective: I think this trail is great.
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Answer: The story reported by patient or witnesses. Subjective information includes symptoms, history, and the event story as reported. Separate it from what you directly observe or measure.

  1. NOLS, Wilderness Medicine Acronyms www.nols.edu/blog/9-wilderness-medicine-acronyms-you-need-to-know
    This information is told to you by patients or bystanders
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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