Table 4.
Subjective Statements and Ratings
| Statement 1: The note reflects the writer’s understanding of the patient’s overall status and synthesizes the main problems and goals into a clear assessment and plan. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation Method | ||||
| Template | Free Form | Dictated | P-value | |
| PCPs | 3.90 | 4.18 | 4.03 | 0.20 |
| Specialists | 4.24 | 4.30 | 4.12 | 0.27 |
| Statement 2: The note is formatted and laid out in a way that makes it easy to read and find relevant and critical information. | ||||
| Documentation Method | ||||
| Template | Free Form | Dictated | P-value | |
| PCPs | 4.20 | 4.08 | 3.90 | 0.18 |
| Specialists | 4.22 | 4.03 | 3.88 | 0.02 |