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IAO
S = subjective
Usually given by the patient or caregivers.
May includes:
◦ Complaints (symptoms)
◦ History of presenting illness (recent hx that
pertains to those symptoms)
◦ Past medical history
◦ Medication history (including compliance & ADR)
◦ Allergies
◦ Social & family hx
O = objective
Data that can be measured objectively.
Includes:
◦ Vital signs
◦ Physical findings (physical examination)
◦ Lab test results
◦ Serum drug concentrations
◦ Various diagnostic test results (ECG, CXR,
biopsy…)
◦ Medication chart (profile) etc.
A = assessment
Includes:
◦ Medical problems (diagnosis)
◦ DRPs
◦ Clinical progress (eg: “gastritis – resolved”)
P = plan
Includes:
◦ Add / remove / change drug.
◦ Dosage modification
◦ Monitoring
◦ Communication with pt & health care prof
◦ Counselling, etc.
F = findings
A = assessment
R = resolution
M = monitoring
I = care issues
This is similar to A in the SOAP
Includes: DRPs, but it can be “condition-
based” as well. Eg: To review tx of
hypertension.
A = action (“pharm care action”)
This is similar to P in the SOAP
O = outcome
To document the outcome of the action
carried out.
Disease-related
◦ Are all patient’s health complaints being treated?
◦ Is the patient progressing well?
◦ Any drugs contraindicated with the condition?
◦ Any dosage adjustment needed? (renal & liver dz)
◦ Is there possibility that the condition is caused or
worsen by drug use?
Eg: Diabetes
◦ Check signs and symptoms of DM and complication
◦ Vital signs, blood glucose, HbA1c, urea, Srcr etc.
◦ Check hypoglycaemic events
Medication-related
◦ Special precaution & contraindication?
◦ Proper dosage & regimen?
◦ Proper administration?
◦ Any unwanted side-effects?
◦ Actual and potential interactions?
Eg: Insulin
◦ Proper dosage and regimen?
◦ Review Insulin injection technique.
◦ Proper storage of unused insulin?
◦ Hypoglycaemic events?
◦ Use of other drugs or herbs which may interact with
insulin or lower / raise the blood sugar?
Patient-related
◦ Knowledge, attitude & perception about the drugs
and conditions.
◦ Compliance
◦ Counselling & education
Non-pharmacotherapy (diet and exercise)
JB is a 74-year-old man who comes to the
pharmacy for a refill of his antihypertension
medication, atenolol. As he approaches the
pharmacy counter, he loses his balance
slightly, but he catches himself on the
counter. The pharmacist asks: “Are you OK,
Joe?”. The patient answers: “O yes, I’m fine. I
just stumble a little. I do that quite often
these days. I need a refill of my blood
pressure medicine.”
RPh: So how long have you been having problems with your
balance?
Joe: Oh, it’s not a problem. I’ve just been a little light-headed the
past couple of weeks. I guess it’s just old age.
RPh: How is your energy level?
Joe: I don’t do a whole lot anymore, so I guess I don’t need much
energy at my age.
RPh: How have you been feeling otherwise? Have you been
having any other problems?
Joe: No, otherwise I feel OK.
RPh: Why don’t you have a seat over here and let me check your
heart rate and blood pressure.
(Joe’s HR is 48 BPM and BP is 114/72 and 112/70 mmHg)
Date & Care issues Action Outcome
time
DOCUMENTATION
Knowledge and skills update
Communication with patients
Communication with doctors
Time management