title: The SOAP format enhances communication.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies at the University of Otago, Christchurch.
authors.forename: Mary Jo
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Gagan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008501:Medical Records, Problem-Oriented / Q000592:standards*; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration*