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Geriatric SOAP Note Example: Urinary Incontinence and Medication Review

A geriatrics note where function, falls, cognition and medications matter as much as the diagnosis, and goals of care are part of the plan.

By Francisco Sanchez, BSN, RN · ER nurse and FNP student · Updated October 2026

Fictional patient, written for learning. Follow your program's and facility's documentation standards.

Why this note works

• It names both sources (patient and daughter) and documents ADLs and IADLs.
• Every medication is listed and checked against the Beers criteria, with a plan to stop or taper.
• Geriatric syndromes (falls, cognition, continence) are each assessed, not just the presenting complaint.
• Goals of care and advance care planning are in the plan, with a named next step.

What students often miss

• Polypharmacy and medications to stop
• Fall risk
• Advance care planning

Geriatrics SOAP note template

Function and goals matter as much as diagnoses. Look for the geriatric syndromes.

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