Plan. Lastly, the plan. The plan is what the healthcare provider will do to treat the patient such as ordering further labs radiological workup, referrals, given procedures performed medications given an education provided the plan will also include goals of therapy and patients specific drug and disease state monitoring parameters. A note of what was discussed or advised with the patient as well as timings for further review or follow up are generally included. Pro tip, it is best practice to always double check your patients record before speaking to the owner. If there is a previous record, take a look at the patient's medical history and see if they have any current or previous illnesses or diagnoses of which to be aware.

This also makes you look like you remember them when you can walk into the room and formed an acting like you personally remember them from a previous visit. Once again, most times a veterinarian will add the plan notes themselves or date Tell them to you