HOPC is a note format that many specialisations use. Heidi has included HOPC format as a general template that you can use.
HOPC stands for History of Presenting Complaint, a note structuring format often used in Australia Heidi is based. It organises clinical information into a clear, concise format that includes the following sections:
History of Presenting Complaint
Past Medical History
Physical Examination findings
Impression (Diagnosis)
Management plan.
This structure helps in maintaining a comprehensive and systematic approach to patient documentation. Users of our app can choose between HOPC and other formats (such as SOAP) for their notes, allowing for flexibility in aligning with preferred documentation practices.