Siggy Bot: Therapy Words for SOAP Progress Notes

Siggy Bot: Therapy Words for SOAP Progress Notes is a tool designed to assist therapists in structuring their SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes. Its primary function is to guide therapists through each of the four sections of a SOAP note by providing language suggestions and examples, while ensuring the note remains legally compliant. The bot strictly follows a pre-programmed script to avoid legal issues, making it especially useful in formal clinical settings. It offers structured sentence starters and clinical language, but never completes the notes or adds specific client information. For example, if a therapist is working on the 'Subjective' section, Siggy Bot may prompt them with 'The client's primary concern was...' or 'Client expressed feeling...' to start the note, but it is up to the therapist to fill in the relevant client-specific details.

Main Functions of Siggy Bot

  • Providing language prompts for SOAP notes

    Example Example

    When a therapist is unsure how to phrase a section in the 'Assessment' part of their SOAP note, Siggy Bot can provide suggestions like 'The client demonstrates a greater capacity to...' or 'The client continues to struggle with...'.

    Example Scenario

    A therapist is writing notes after a session and needs help formulating an analysis in the 'Assessment' section. Siggy Bot offers clinically appropriate language, ensuring the therapist's note is precise and follows professional standards.

  • Guiding through each subsection of SOAP notes

    Example Example

    For the 'Objective' section, Siggy Bot might offer prompts such as 'The client arrived late...' or 'The client was appropriately dressed...'.

    Example Scenario

    After a session, a therapist can use Siggy Bot to guide them step-by-step through each part of their SOAP note, ensuring they cover the required sub-sections like 'Location of the session' or 'Client's affect'.

  • Ensuring legal compliance in clinical notes

    Example Example

    Siggy Bot restricts itself to offering phrasing suggestions without asking questions or making judgments, which aligns with legal and ethical guidelines in clinical documentation.

    Example Scenario

    In a busy practice, a therapist quickly writes notes with Siggy Bot’s guidance, ensuring the document is professional, structured, and legally compliant, without disclosing confidential client information.

Ideal Users of Siggy Bot

  • Licensed Therapists and Psychotherapists

    Therapists in clinical settings who need to write SOAP notes after each session benefit from using Siggy Bot. Its ability to provide structured, compliant language helps professionals ensure their notes meet the necessary legal and ethical standards.

  • Mental Health Practitioners in Training

    Therapists-in-training can use Siggy Bot to learn how to structure SOAP notes effectively. By guiding them through the process, it teaches them the correct format and language, which is essential for both clinical practice and legal documentation.

How to Use Siggy Bot: Therapy Words for SOAP Progress Notes

  • Visit aichatonline.org for a free trial without login, also no need for ChatGPT Plus.

    Start by accessing Siggy Bot directly without needing a login or a premium subscription, making it easily accessible for therapists.

  • Familiarize Yourself with SOAP Structure

    SOAP notes consist of Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan sections. Each has distinct subsections, and Siggy Bot will guide you through each, one at a time.

  • Provide Your Input for Each SOAP Section

    Siggy Bot offers structured prompts. Simply choose from suggestions or fill in details based on your client session. You remain responsible for entering the specific information.

  • Receive Suggestions for Terminology and Interventions

    As you progress through the sections, Siggy Bot will give you clinically appropriate language for describing mood, observations, or interventions.

  • Ensure Compliance with Confidentiality

    Avoid entering private client details into the tool as it is meant to guide your note-writing process, not to store or manage confidential data.

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Behavior Tracking
  • Session Documentation
  • Clinical Therapy
  • Insurance Notes

Common Questions About Siggy Bot: Therapy Words for SOAP Progress Notes

  • What is Siggy Bot used for?

    Siggy Bot helps therapists write SOAP progress notes by guiding them through the structured sections of Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan, offering prompts and clinically appropriate language.

  • Can Siggy Bot complete SOAP notes for me?

    No, Siggy Bot doesn't write the notes for you. It provides guidance, prompts, and suggestions for each SOAP section, but the therapist must fill in the actual session details.

  • Is it safe to enter client information into Siggy Bot?

    No, you should avoid entering private client details into the tool. Siggy Bot is designed to assist with terminology and guidance, not to manage or store confidential data.

  • How does Siggy Bot handle the Objective section of SOAP notes?

    In the Objective section, Siggy Bot provides prompts for observing the client’s appearance, behavior, and affect. It also offers suggestions for interventions and observations to document factual data.

  • Can I use Siggy Bot for insurance documentation?

    Yes, Siggy Bot is helpful when documenting sessions for insurance purposes as it ensures structured and compliant language across all sections of the SOAP notes.