Create an Addendum to the SOAP Note
Q: How do I create an addendum to the SOAP Note?
1. Open the SOAP Note
Open an existing SOAP Note or create a new SOAP Note.
See: Create a SOAP Note for help.
2. Create the Addendum
![2. Create the Addendum](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/489/024/original/388acbcd-b68c-4b93-9a1a-e525a5010c62.png)
- Right click on the SOAP Note tab
- Select New
- Select General
- Select Rich Text
3. Add the Task Item
![3. Add the Task Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/489/026/original/73ab7b48-67c3-4804-8609-b9430c6fee9c.png)
Since a new document was created, a task item must be added. Edit the task item as desired, then click Add.
4. Rename Rich Text Tab
![4. Rename Rich Text Tab](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/489/028/original/3a527088-baed-4098-88b0-8588e4455984.png)
To rename the Rich Text tab:
- Right click on the Rich Text tab
- Select Rename
- Enter the desired name
- Click OK
- The Rich Text tab has now been renamed to "Addendum"
5. Sign Off on the Addendum
![5. Sign Off on the Addendum](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/489/032/original/22ce469d-a2ef-4b4a-ba77-55985c2ad45f.png)
Complete the addendum information (free text only - SMARText will not function in an addendum). To sign off on the addendum, click the Sign Off button located on the mini-toolbar.