Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

What does the plan in the SOAP format usually include?

1. A diagnosis

2. Future goals and ambitions

3. What will be done as a consequence of the assessment

4. A summary of the client's complaints

The correct answer is: What will be done as a consequence of the assessment

The SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) is a widely used clinical documentation format for healthcare professionals. The plan section usually includes the specific actions that will be taken as a result of the assessment. These actions can include treatment plans, medication changes, referrals to specialists or therapists, and any additional interventions or follow-up needed. A diagnosis, future goals and ambitions, and a summary of the client's complaints may be mentioned in the other sections of the SOAP format, but they are not typically included in the plan section specifically. Therefore, the correct answer is C What will be done as a consequence of the assessment.