What is the purpose and structure of a SOAP note in urgent care documentation?

• A. The SOAP note stands for Source, Observation, Assignment, and Plan.
• B. Subjective captures the patient's report; Objective documents exam findings; Assessment provides differential diagnoses; Plan outlines tests, treatments, and follow-up; notes must be concise and privacy compliant.
• C. SOAP notes are used solely for billing and have no clinical value.
• D. The Plan section is optional.

Answer: (B)