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An example of this is a patient stating he has ?stomach pain,? which is a symptom, documented under the subjective heading. Versus ?abdominal tenderness to palpation,? an objective sign documented under the objective heading.

Objective means that it is measurable and observable. In this section, you will report anything you and the client did; scores for screenings, evaluations, and assessments; and anything you observed. The O section is for facts and data. The O section is NOT the place for opinions, connections, interpretations, etc.

SOAP notes include a statement about relevant client behaviors or status (Subjective), observable, quantifiable, and measurable data (Objective), analysis of the information given by the client (Assessment), and an outline of the next course of action (Planning).

Objective section in which the result of tests and measures performed and the therapist's objective observations of the patient are recorded. Health care professionals observation of the treatment being provided such as specific interventions implemented, client's performance and levels of assistance needed.

The assessment section is where you document your thoughts on the salient issues and the diagnosis (or differential diagnosis), which will be based on the information collected in the previous two sections. Summarise the salient points: ?Productive cough (green sputum)? ?Increasing shortness of breath?

In the mental health assessment, the objective part of SOAP notes relates to how the body functions and assesses neurological functioning with the Mental Status Exam (.icanotes.com). While symptoms are documented in the Subjective section, signs should be noted in the Objective section.

A few examples of data included in the objective section: The intensity, duration, location and settings of various modalities. The distance, device, weight bearing status, deviations, compensations and level of assistance for gait (or transfer) training. Goniometric measurements or MMTs results. Vital signs.