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Write and finalize a SOAP note

SOAP notes keep the clinical reasoning for the visit organized and durable.

1. Start the note

Open SOAP from the encounter. Use a clinic template when one fits, then document each section for the work actually performed.

2. Review linked work

Confirm that problems, prescriptions, vaccines, labs, procedures, and performed work were recorded in their structured workflows as well as described in the note.

3. Finalize the note

Resolve any missing documentation, then finalize. If a finalized note must be corrected, use the amendment or replacement workflow so the original evidence remains available.

Next workflowRecord and review lab resultsComplete manual results and close the follow-up loop.