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1414| ** Progress Notes** | Session summaries | Outpatient/residential | Varies by format (DAP, BIRP, GIRP) |
1515| ** Treatment Plan Format** | Treatment planning documentation | All settings | Goals, objectives, interventions, timeline |
1616
17+ ## Response Style
18+
19+ - Start with the relevant quick-reference template.
20+ - Ask if the user wants the detailed examples and expanded guidance.
21+
22+ ## Quick Reference
23+
24+ | Need | Use |
25+ | ------| -----|
26+ | Session note | SOAP or DAP/BIRP/GIRP |
27+ | Treatment plan | Treatment Plan Template |
28+ | Safety issue | Safety Documentation Protocols |
29+
1730## Usage
1831
1932This skill can be invoked when you need to:
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6275- Any changes to treatment plan
6376- Safety planning if applicable
6477
65- * [ Detailed SOAP note writing guide with examples to be added] *
78+ ** SOAP Writing Guide (Quick):**
79+ - ** S:** Brief symptom summary in patient's words, changes since last session, stressors
80+ - ** O:** Mental status exam, observed behavior, validated scores (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.)
81+ - ** A:** Clinical impression, severity, risk assessment, progress toward goals
82+ - ** P:** Interventions delivered, homework, follow-up timing, safety plan if needed
83+
84+ ** Example (abbreviated SOAP):**
85+ ```
86+ S: "I've been less anxious this week but still waking at 3am."
87+ O: MSE WNL, GAD-7 = 11 (moderate), PHQ-9 = 8 (mild)
88+ A: Moderate anxiety with partial response; no SI/HI; risk low
89+ P: CBT worry time, sleep hygiene plan, follow-up in 2 weeks
90+ ```
6691
6792### Progress Note Formats
6893
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83108- ** R - Response:** Client's engagement and response
84109- ** P - Plan:** Next steps and homework
85110
86- * [ Detailed examples of each format to be added] *
111+ ** Brief Examples:**
112+
113+ ** DAP Example:**
114+ ```
115+ D: Reports panic episodes 2x this week; sleep 5-6 hours; GAD-7=13
116+ A: Moderate anxiety with persistent impairment; risk low
117+ P: Continue CBT, add interoceptive exposure; follow-up in 1 week
118+ ```
119+
120+ ** BIRP Example:**
121+ ```
122+ B: Tearful, low energy, limited eye contact; PHQ-9=16
123+ I: Behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring
124+ R: Engaged, identified 2 pleasant activities
125+ P: Activity schedule; check-in next week
126+ ```
127+
128+ ** GIRP Example:**
129+ ```
130+ G: Goal 1 - reduce avoidance behaviors
131+ I: Exposure hierarchy planning
132+ R: Patient agreed to first two steps
133+ P: Practice exposure twice before next visit
134+ ```
87135
88136### Treatment Plan Documentation
89137
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121169 - When plan will be reviewed/updated
122170 - Discharge criteria
123171
124- * [ Detailed treatment plan template and examples to be added] *
172+ ** Treatment Plan Template (Concise):**
173+ ```
174+ PROBLEM:
175+ DIAGNOSIS:
176+
177+ GOAL:
178+ OBJECTIVE 1:
179+ Intervention:
180+ Responsible:
181+ Target Date:
182+ OBJECTIVE 2:
183+ Intervention:
184+ Responsible:
185+ Target Date:
186+
187+ MEASUREMENT:
188+ REVIEW FREQUENCY:
189+ ```
190+
191+ ** Example (Condensed):**
192+ ```
193+ PROBLEM: Depressive symptoms with functional impairment
194+ DIAGNOSIS: Major Depressive Disorder, Moderate
195+ GOAL: PHQ-9 < 5 within 12 weeks
196+ OBJECTIVE 1: 3 pleasurable activities/week by week 4
197+ Intervention: Behavioral activation, weekly therapy
198+ Responsible: Therapist
199+ Target Date: [Date]
200+ MEASUREMENT: PHQ-9 every 2-4 weeks
201+ REVIEW FREQUENCY: Monthly
202+ ```
125203
126204## Documentation Best Practices
127205
128- * [ Comprehensive best practices guide to be added] *
206+ ** Best Practices (Expanded):**
207+ - Use objective, behaviorally anchored language
208+ - Document clinical reasoning for key decisions
209+ - Include patient agreement and response to interventions
210+ - Record safety planning steps and resources provided
211+ - Avoid copy-forward without updating details
212+ - Maintain clear separation of facts vs. impressions
213+ - Follow organization and payer documentation rules
214+ See ` docs/references/documentation-standards.md ` for extended guidance.
129215
130216** General Principles:**
131217- Write clearly and concisely
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188274- Report date, time, agency
189275- Case number if available
190276
191- * [ Detailed safety documentation protocols to be added] *
277+ ** Safety Documentation Protocols (Expanded):**
278+ - Record ideation, intent, plan, means, and recent behaviors
279+ - Document protective factors and reasons for living
280+ - Note consultations, supervision, or collateral contacts
281+ - Include level-of-care decision rationale
282+ - Document crisis resources provided and patient response
192283
193284## Limitations & Considerations
194285
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226317- Understand copy-forward risks
227318- Regular review of historical notes for accuracy
228319
229- * [ Additional limitations and considerations to be added] *
320+ ** Additional Limitations and Considerations:**
321+ - Documentation requirements vary by jurisdiction and payer
322+ - EHR templates can miss nuance; customize for the case
323+ - Notes can be subpoenaed; write defensibly
324+ - Balance thoroughness with privacy and minimum necessary principle
230325
231326## References
232327
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242337** SOAP Note Format:**
243338- Weed LL. Medical records that guide and teach. N Engl J Med. 1968;278(11):593-600.
244339
245- * [ Additional references and clinical guidelines to be added] *
340+ ** Additional References:**
341+ - APA Record Keeping Guidelines (2007): https://illinoispsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Record-Keeping-Guidelines.pdf
342+ - HIPAA Privacy Rule (HHS): https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html
246343
247344---
248345
249- ** Status:** 🚧 Stub - Implementation pending
346+ ** Status:** ✅ Implemented
250347** Priority:** LOW - Phase 3
251- ** Last Updated:** 2026-02-01
348+ ** Last Updated:** 2026-02-03
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