In mini-SOAPP, what does S stand for?

• A. Plan - document which protocols and treatments were administered.
• B. Subjective - document the patient's chief complaint and history of present illness.
• C. Assessment - document the EMT/paramedic's impression of the problem.
• D. Objective - document vital signs and pertinent physical findings.

Answer: (B)

S stands for Subjective—the information the patient provides about their symptoms, chief complaint, and history of present illness. This part captures the patient’s own words and experiences, including onset, description of symptoms, what makes them better or worse, and relevant history. In mini-SOAPP, this is kept separate from Objective data (vital signs and physical findings), Assessment (the clinician’s impression), and Plan (protocols and treatments administered or planned). So the patient-reported details about what brings them in and how they’re feeling are the essence of the Subjective section, which is why that choice fits best. The other sections correspond to the measured data, professional judgments, and planned actions, respectively.