| S=Subjective: | (Opinion) Reason for patient visit; description of symptoms the client observes in the patient |
| O=Objective: | (Fact) Findings of a physical exam, results of diagnostic tests |
| A=Assessment: | (Conclusions) Definitive and differential diagnostics; prognosis |
| P=Plan: | (Actions) Plan of action for immediate problem (diagnostic tests like lab, radiographic, behavior changes at home with feeding schedules, type of food, etc.). Recommendations for care at home by owner (cleaning ears, how to use meds, brush teeth), post-surgical instructions, referral recommendations, Follow-up directions (re-checks, etc) and what to consider for further treatment/testing if current method does not solve the problem. |
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