There are different ways in which to complete a Psychiatric SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) Note. This is a template that is meant to guide you as you continue to develop your style of SOAP in the psychiatric practice setting.
Criteria
Clinical Notes
Informed Consent
Informed consent given to patient about psychiatric interview process and psychiatric/psychotherapy treatment. Verbal and Written consent obtained. Patient has the ability/capacity to respond and appears to understand the risk, benefits, and (Will review additional consent during treatment plan discussion)
Subjective
Verify Patient
Name: Joshua
Age: 12
Minor: Yes
Accompanied by: Grandmother
Demographics: White
HPI: presents with a history of increased irritability, angry outbursts, poor sleep, and poor concentration. According to his grandmother, his behavior has been declining recently with the recent introduction of the younger sister to the home, with more sources of jealousy and defiance.
Past Medical and Psychiatric History
Joshua possesses a rich trauma history such as being neglected during childhood, abused physically, and lacking attachment because of being taken out of parental care. He was diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and ADHD recently. In the academic field, Joshua is about two years behind in reading and does not like remedial reading but likes the art class. He does not have suicidal or homicidal ideation. Grandmother states that she feels overburdened and unequivocal with school involvement because of her trauma history.
Verify Patient: Name, Assigned identification number (e.g., medical record number), Date of birth, Phone number, Social security number, Address, Photo.
Include demographics, chief complaint, subjective information from the patient, names and relations of others present in the interview.
HPI:
Past Medical and Psychiatric History,
Current Medications, Previous Psych Med trials,
Allergies.
Social History, Family History.
Review of Systems (ROS) – if ROS is negative, “ROS noncontributory,” or “ROS negative with the exception of…”
Objective
Joshua was well dressed, awake, and oriented. Mood was congruent with an irritable effect. There were a normal rate and tone of speech. The line of thought was linear and there was no sign of psychosis. There was loss of attention and concentration. The judgment and insight were also equitable. None of the abnormal motor activities. No reported vitals. No current medications.
This is where the “facts” are located.
Vitals,
**Physical Exam (if performed, will not be performed every visit in every setting)
Include relevant labs, test results, and Include MSE, risk assessment here, and psychiatric screening measure results.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (F91.3) is a commonly recognized psychiatric disorder.
Other Specified Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder (F43.8).
The symptoms of Joshua can be explained by the emotional dysregulation as a result of the trauma in combination with ADHD and environmental stressors. Academic and caregiver stress enhance functional impairment.
Patient has the ability/capacity appears to respond to psychiatric medications/psychotherapy and appears to understand the need for medications/psychotherapy and is willing to maintain adherent.
Reviewed potential risks & benefits, Black Box warnings, and alternatives including declining treatment.
Include your findings, diagnosis and differentials (DSM-5 and any other medical diagnosis) along with ICD-10 codes, treatment options, and patient input regarding treatment options (if possible), including obstacles to treatment.
Informed Consent Ability
Plan
(Note some items may only be applicable in the inpatient environment)
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