SOAP is a medical acronym used to remember and organize patient notes; it stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. Accurate patient field notes help focus the rescuer and increase patient care both in the field and once the patient reaches definitive care. Patient notes are admissible in a court of law and verify your field assessment and treatment. They may offer increased legal protection to both the rescuers and their organizations. You can download, print and use our 2023 Patient SOAP notesfor free or purchase them from us below. The 2023 edition includes some minor edits and updates as well as an assessment tool for someone experiencing emotional or psychological distress.