# Note templates and sections
## Available templates and their sections[](#available-templates-and-their-sections "Direct link to Available templates and their sections")
Notes generated by Nabla Core API follow different templates. Each template has a set of possible sections. Generating a note requires specifying a template, the generated note will then only contain sections relevant for the specified template.
Following is the list of all supported templates and their sections.
| Note template | Remarks | Exhaustive sections list |
| ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `GENERIC_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` | Recommended for general medicine. | `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_ILLNESS`, `PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_SURGICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_OBSTETRIC_HISTORY`, `FAMILY_HISTORY`, `SOCIAL_HISTORY`, `ALLERGIES`, `CURRENT_MEDICATIONS`, `IMMUNIZATIONS`, `VITALS`, `LAB_RESULTS`, `IMAGING_RESULTS`, `PHYSICAL_EXAM`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`, `PRESCRIPTION`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
| `GENERIC_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS_AP_MERGED` | Alternative version of `GENERIC_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` with the only notable change of having a single section for both *Assessment* and *Plan*.
**Only available in English.** | `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_ILLNESS`, `PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_SURGICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_OBSTETRIC_HISTORY`, `FAMILY_HISTORY`, `SOCIAL_HISTORY`, `ALLERGIES`, `CURRENT_MEDICATIONS`, `IMMUNIZATIONS`, `VITALS`, `LAB_RESULTS`, `IMAGING_RESULTS`, `PHYSICAL_EXAM`, `ASSESSMENT_AND_PLAN`, `PRESCRIPTION`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
| `GENERIC_SOAP` | Follows the *Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan* format. | `SUBJECTIVE`, `OBJECTIVE`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`. |
| `GENERIC_SOAP_AP_MERGED` | Follows the SOAP format, with the Assessment and Plan sections merged.
**Only available in English.** | `SUBJECTIVE`, `OBJECTIVE`, `ASSESSMENT_AND_PLAN`. |
| `GENERIC_SOAP_PLUS_EXAM_TESTS_AP_MERGED` | Follows the SOAP merged format, with 2 additional sections: Physical exam and Diagnosis tests ordered.
**Only available in English.** | `SUBJECTIVE`, `OBJECTIVE`, `PHYSICAL_EXAM`, `DIAGNOSTIC_TESTS_ORDERED`, `ASSESSMENT_AND_PLAN`. |
| `GENERIC_APSO_AP_MERGED` | Follows the SOAP format, with the Assessment and Plan sections first and merged.
**Only available in English.** | `ASSESSMENT_AND_PLAN`, `SUBJECTIVE`, `OBJECTIVE`. |
| `EMERGENCY_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` | Recommended for emergency medicine providers.
**Only available in English.** | `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_ILLNESS`, `PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_SURGICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_OBSTETRIC_HISTORY`, `FAMILY_HISTORY`, `SOCIAL_HISTORY`, `ALLERGIES`, `CURRENT_MEDICATIONS`, `IMMUNIZATIONS`, `VITALS`, `LAB_RESULTS`, `IMAGING_RESULTS`, `PHYSICAL_EXAM`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`, `PRESCRIPTION`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
| `EMERGENCY_SOAP` | Recommended for emergency medicine providers. Follows the *SOAP* format.
**Only available in English.** | `SUBJECTIVE`, `OBJECTIVE`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`. |
| `WCC_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` | Recommended for Well Child Care visits.
Includes a WCC-specific section with sub-sections:- Behavioural and social
- Language and communication
- Cognitive
- Movement and physical development
- Diet & pooping
**Only available in English.** | `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_ILLNESS`, `WELL_CHILD_CARE`, `PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_SURGICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_OBSTETRIC_HISTORY`, `FAMILY_HISTORY`, `SOCIAL_HISTORY`, `ALLERGIES`, `CURRENT_MEDICATIONS`, `IMMUNIZATIONS`, `VITALS`, `LAB_RESULTS`, `IMAGING_RESULTS`, `PHYSICAL_EXAM`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`, `PRESCRIPTION`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
| `WCC_SOAP` | Recommended for Well Child Care visits. Follows the *SOAP* format.
Includes a WCC-specific section with sub-sections:- Behavioural and social
- Language and communication
- Cognitive
- Movement and physical development
- Diet & pooping
**Only available in English.** | `SUBJECTIVE`, `WELL_CHILD_CARE`, `OBJECTIVE`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`. |
| `PSYCHIATRY_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` | Recommended for mental health care. | `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_ILLNESS`, `FAMILY_HISTORY`, `ALLERGIES`, `PAST_OBSTETRIC_HISTORY`, `PAST_SURGICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY`, `SOCIAL_HISTORY`, `CURRENT_MEDICATIONS`, `VITALS`, `IMMUNIZATIONS`, `PHYSICAL_EXAM`, `LAB_RESULTS`, `IMAGING_RESULTS`, `ASSESSMENT`, `MENTAL_HEALTH_EXAM`, `PLAN`, `PRESCRIPTION`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
| `PSYCHIATRY_SOAP` | Recommended for psychiatry medicine providers. Follows the *SOAP* format.
**Only available in English.** | `SUBJECTIVE`, `OBJECTIVE`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`. |
| `PSYCHOLOGY_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` | Recommended for psychological care. | `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_COMPLAINT`, `MENTAL_HEALTH_HISTORY`, `SOCIAL_HISTORY`, `MENTAL_HEALTH_EXAM`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
| `CARDIOLOGY_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` | Recommended for cardiology. | `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_ILLNESS`, `CARDIOVASCULAR_RISK_FACTORS`, `FAMILY_HISTORY`, `ALLERGIES`, `PAST_OBSTETRIC_HISTORY`, `PAST_SURGICAL_HISTORY`, `PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY`, `SOCIAL_HISTORY`, `CURRENT_MEDICATIONS`, `VITALS`, `IMMUNIZATIONS`, `PHYSICAL_EXAM`, `LAB_RESULTS`, `IMAGING_RESULTS`, `ASSESSMENT`, `PLAN`, `PRESCRIPTION`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
| `DIET_MULTIPLE_SECTIONS` | Recommended for nutritional guidance. | `LIFESTYLE`, `PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY`, `CHIEF_COMPLAINT`, `VITALS`, `FOOD_HABITS`, `OBJECTIVES_AND_ADVICE`, `APPOINTMENTS`. |
## Example note[](#example-note "Direct link to Example note")
Here are few examples of clinical notes generated using different templates.
* Using `GENERAL_MEDICINE` template:
```
{
"note": {
"title": "Headache and Back Pain",
"sections": [
{
"key": "CHIEF_COMPLAINT",
"title": "Chief complaint",
"text": "Severe headache. Back pain. Broken ankle from last week."
},
{
"key": "HISTORY_OF_PRESENT_ILLNESS",
"title": "History of present illness",
"text": "The patient presented today with a strong headache and severe back pain. The back pain is particularly intense and the patient also mentioned a recent ankle fracture that occurred last week. The patient expressed a desire to see a therapist and requested prescriptions for pain management, specifically mentioning Advil, Ibuprofen, or Augmentin. The patient's current weight is 72 kilograms and height is 1.80 meters."
},
{
"key": "VITALS",
"title": "Vitals",
"text": "Height: 1.80m. Weight: 72kg."
},
{
"key": "PLAN",
"title": "Plan",
"text": "Schedule appointment with a therapist."
},
{
"key": "PRESCRIPTION",
"title": "Prescription",
"text": "Ibuprofen 400mg, take every 6-8 hours as needed for pain."
}
]
}
}
```
* Using `DIET` template:
```
{
"note": {
"title": "Weight Management and Lifestyle Plan",
"sections": [
{
"key": "LIFESTYLE",
"title": "Lifestyle",
"text": "Sedentary professional activity, no regular physical activities."
},
{
"key": "PAST_MEDICAL_HISTORY",
"title": "Medical history",
"text": "Allergic to peanuts, experiencing regular headaches, family history of diabetes."
},
{
"key": "CHIEF_COMPLAINT",
"title": "Reason for visit and goals",
"text": "To improve overall health and manage weight."
},
{
"key": "VITALS",
"title": "Vitals",
"text": "Weight is 110 kg, height and BMI not mentioned."
},
{
"key": "OBJECTIVES_AND_ADVICE",
"title": "Objectives and advice",
"text": "- Start incorporating physical activity into daily routine.\n- Avoid peanuts and other allergens.\n- Reduce intake of processed and high-fat foods.\n- Increase intake of fiber, vegetables, and lean proteins."
},
{
"key": "APPOINTMENTS",
"title": "Appointment",
"text": "Next appointment in 4 weeks."
}
]
}
}
```