Documentation in Sports Medicine

What is the purpose of documentation in terms of organization?

• To create a protocol and routine

• To keep track of each patient individually

• To cover yourself in the event of a lawsuit

• To determine if treatment is effective

How does documentation help with liability?

• It helps keep track of patient progress

• It creates a routine for evaluating patients

• It covers you in the event of a lawsuit

• It determines if a patient is ready to return to play

What role does documentation play in communication within a sports medicine team?

• It helps create a protocol and routine

• It keeps track of each patient individually

• It allows the team to stay updated on patient progress

• It determines if treatment is effective

Why is documentation important for assessing progress?

• It helps create a protocol and routine

• It determines if treatment is effective and if a patient is ready to return to play

• It covers you in the event of a lawsuit

• It keeps track of each patient individually

What is the primary responsibility of the Athletic Trainer according to Standard 7?

• To perform medical procedures

• To document procedures and services

• To train athletes in physical fitness

• To manage team schedules

In accordance with what must the Athletic Trainer document all procedures and services?

• Personal preferences

• International guidelines

• Local, state, and federal laws, rules, and guidelines

• Team policies

What does the acronym SOAP in SOAP notes stand for?

• Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

• Summary, Observation, Analysis, Procedure

• Situation, Observation, Assessment, Plan

• Subjective, Observation, Analysis, Plan

When should SOAP notes be written?

• Before meeting with an athlete

• As soon as possible after an evaluation/session with an athlete

• Only at the end of the day

• Once a week

How should SOAP notes be organized?

• Randomly

• Alphabetically

• Organized and chronological

• By color

What is important to use when writing SOAP notes?

• Slang and abbreviations

• Good handwriting and grammar

• Only digital tools

• Artistic fonts