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SOAP Note Template

The classic consult structure — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan — laid out on one page with a vitals row and space that matches how consults actually run.

What's inside

  • Patient, clinician and visit header
  • S — complaint and history section
  • O — vitals row (BP, HR, temp) plus examination findings
  • A — assessment section
  • P — plan, prescriptions and follow-up date

How to use it

  1. One page per consult — write during or straight after the visit.
  2. Keep the assessment separate from the plan; future-you will thank you.
  3. File chronologically in the patient's record.

Frequently asked questions

What does SOAP stand for?

Subjective (what the patient reports), Objective (what you observe and measure), Assessment (your clinical impression), and Plan (what happens next). It's the most widely used consult-note structure in clinical practice.

Who uses SOAP notes?

Doctors, dermatologists, physios, chiropractors, podiatrists and most allied-health professionals — any clinician who needs consult notes that another practitioner can pick up and follow.

Can SOAP notes be digital and still be sign-and-lock?

Yes — in Wemu, clinical notes support signing, locking, amendments with an audit trail, and privacy controls so only the right practitioners see them.