What should a SOAP note include in South Africa?
In South Africa, a SOAP note should include the Subjective history, Objective findings, Assessment and Plan, and be dated, signed and kept for at least six years under HPCSA Booklet 9. HeroMed's AI Scribe drafts the SOAP note during the consultation, keeps it in the patient record, and turns the signed note into the invoice and scheme claim in one click.
Written by the HeroMed team · Last reviewed 3 October 2026
In South Africa, a SOAP note should include the Subjective history, Objective findings, Assessment and Plan, and be dated, signed and kept for at least six years under HPCSA Booklet 9. HeroMed's AI Scribe drafts the SOAP note during the consultation, keeps it in the patient record, and turns the signed note into the invoice and scheme claim in one click.
The full guide has a template, a worked example and the HPCSA Booklet 9 record-keeping rules: SOAP Notes in South Africa.