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[This post was originally published on 2nd Sep 2020. It has been updated on 24th May 2024]<\/b><\/p>\n

The Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note is the most common method of documentation used for patients\u2019 medical records. SOAP note templates enable healthcare providers to record and share information in a systematic, easy-to-read format. <\/span>SOAP notes for chiropractors<\/span><\/a> are so universal that using a chiropractic software equipped with SOAP note creation is basically essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best-designed chiropractic software combines automated and manual functions to create note-taking capabilities that allow for pinpoint accuracy and rapid data entry\u2014which are especially important for chiropractors, given the demand for specificity when detailing a patient\u2019s physical ailments.<\/span><\/p>\n

With zHealth Software, you get <\/span>customized chiropractic SOAP Note templates<\/span><\/a> to digitally create patient encounters and improve the quality and continuity of patient care. At zHealth, we transform your paper notes to customized chiropractic SOAP notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our team can even create chiro SOAP notes based on different patient types (such as Cash, Insurance, PI, WC) and your unique requirements. Our digital SOAP notes include everything from natural fill-in-the-blank fields to shortcuts that allow you to input data with just a few clicks. With our voice dictation feature in comprehensive SOAP notes, you can dictate your notes faster and save time, streamline the input of information, and complete documentation faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how zHealth\u2019s chiropractic SOAP notes software can help you revolutionize your documentation system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Subjective<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Subjection section of chiropractic notes captures everything a chiropractic patient shares about their complaint, along with their medical history and the review of intake forms. It is subjective as it conveys the patient\u2019s personal experience of their condition. Common complaints include neck pain, back pain, and other neuromuscular issues. When documenting a new patient\u2019s pain history or a new complaint, consider the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n

Mechanism of Injury: Detail how the symptoms began. If the patient denies any trauma, inquire about any new or repetitive activities at work or home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Onset: The chiropractic notes should record the exact date of injury using day\/month\/year format, rather than vague terms like \u201clast Tuesday.\u201d If the patient cannot provide a specific date, note \u201cinsidious onset\u201d with an approximate timeframe such as days, weeks, months, or years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palliative\/Provocative Factors: Identify what alleviates (palliative) or exacerbates (provocative) the symptoms. This might include icing, heat, bending, sleeping, or specific movements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quality: Document the patient\u2019s description of the pain. Common descriptors include achy, crampy, nagging, or throbbing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Radiation or Referral: Note if the pain radiates or remains localized. If there is no radiation, record \u201cpatient denies radiation or referral of symptoms\u201d or \u201csymptoms remain local.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Severity: Use a severity scale, such as \u201c0-4\u201d or \u201c0-10,\u201d along with a pain diagram or visual analog scale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temporal Factors: Include details such as:<\/span><\/p>\n