In problem-oriented charting (SOAPIE), 'P' represents the Plan, which details the strategies and actions to be taken by the healthcare team to address the patient's medical issues.
In problem-oriented charting (SOAPIE), the "P" stands for Plan. This method is a systematic approach to documentation used by healthcare providers to write notes in a patient's chart. The acronym SOAPIE stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Specifically, the Plan component includes the strategies and methods that will be used to address the patient's issues as identified in the previous parts of the charting process. It outlines the steps that the healthcare team plans to take in order to achieve the desired outcomes for the patient, which may include treatment, education, or further testing.