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Document Normal Findings in the Hand

  1. Open the SOAP template.
  2. In the Physical Exam panel, click Hand in the left pane.
    The right and left options appear in the sub-menu.
  3. Click right to open the Hand Right - PE template or click left to open the Hand Left - PE template.
    Hand Right - PE

  4. If appropriate, click the Quick Exams field and select Normal from the list.
    The respective fields in the Hand Right - PE template are filled with the normal values.
  5. Select the diagnosis codes from the Dx1 or Dx2 fields. You can enter two diagnosis codes for this physical exam.
  6. Click the corresponding Status field to select the status of diagnosis.
  7. Click OK.