Writing a SOAP Note

The four components of a SOAP note are Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. The length and focus of each component of a SOAP note varies depending on the specialty.
 * A SOAP note has 4 components--it's a different type of write up than a "Complete Written History" and may be much briefer, depending on the specialty.
 * The Wikipedia SOAP note article is excellent.
 * Focus on the differences between objective and subjective.