INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Talk to the patient about how they're feeling to get an idea of the symptoms that they're experiencing. See what their Chief Complaint (CC) is and list that at the top of your SOAP note. The CC will help other medical professionals see what the patient's condition is so they know what to expect from the rest of the note. The Subjective section of your soap note is about what the patient is experiencing and how they are handling their concerns. Some common examples may include chest pain, decreased appetite, and shortness of breath. You can also talk to a family member or spouse to get any necessary information. OLDCHARTS is a mnemonic device to help you remember questions to ask the patient. Once you ask the questions for OLDCHARTS, list the patient's answers in order to keep the SOAP note organized. The points to remember are: Onset: when did the CC start? Location: where is the CC? Duration: how long has the patient been affected by the CC? Characterization: how does the patient describe the CC? Alleviating or Aggravating factors: does anything make the CC feel better or worse? Radiation: is the CC in a single location or does it move? Temporal patterns: Does the CC occur at specific periods of time? Severity: On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst, how does the CC feel? Ask the patient if they have any history with medical conditions or surgeries. If they do, try to include the year they were diagnosed and the doctor's name who performed any surgery. See if any family members have had similar conditions or if a condition runs in the family to see if there are any genetic problems. Only write down the details that are important to your current patient. Don't include full medical histories for relatives if they aren't relevant. Ask if the patient is taking anything, either over-the-counter or prescription, for their chief concerns. Write down the name of the medicine, the exact dosage, how they take it, and how often it's been used. List each medication individually if there are multiple. For example, you may write: Ibuprofen 200mg orally every 6 hours for 3 days.

SUMMARY: Ask the patient about their symptoms. Use the acronym OLDCHARTS to get helpful information. Include any medical or family history in your report. Write down any medications the patient is already taking.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This test will tell you where your paternal line came from and information on others with the same paternal DNA. You will see the word "Haplogroup;" this just means the group of people with similar paternal line DNA as you. In addition to finding out where your father's line came from, you will find out where people with your Haplogroup live today. You will find out the ethnicity and country of origin of your father's line. In many cases, people are surprised by the results. Your father's line may not be where the rest of your family is from. Y DNA testing is done on men only. If you are a woman, you need to have your father, brother, paternal grandfather, etc, take the test for you. There are many reputable providers of these tests, including Family Tree DNA, Ancestry, 23 and me, and others. Examine the features of each company's test, but most are fairly similar. Enjoy learning about your ancestry.

SUMMARY: Know that you can trace your paternal line (that is your father's father's father etc) via what is called Y Chromosome DNA testing. Know that you have to be male to take this test. This Paternal DNA testing can help you find relatives who have the same surname as you. You can order the test online. Order the test. Take the test. Get the test results.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Purchase a 4-ounce (118-milliliter) bottle of clear school glue. Open up the cap, and squeeze everything into a bowl. Make sure that you use the basic, all-purpose kind of school glue and not the "washable" kind. The washable kind of school glue does not work as well. For more interesting silly putty, get the kind of glue that already has glitter and color mixed into it. For opaque silly putty, use regular white school glue. Pour cup (120 milliliters) of warm water into a cup. Add 1 teaspoon of borax. Stir the two together until the borax has dissolved. If you are a child, have an adult supervise you.

SUMMARY: Squeeze a small bottle of clear school glue into a bowl. Mix some borax with warm water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether presenting yourself as an individual or a business seeking subcontracting work, make sure you do so in a professional manner. Make business cards that you can hand out to potential clients. Type up an introductory letter that highlights your skills, or go a step further and make a pamphlet or brochure. Create a business website that's professional and easy to navigate. Subcontractors succeed through good word-of-mouth and building positive professional relationships with others in the field. This means getting your name out there and establishing connections with prime contractors and those looking to offer contracts. Expos and trade shows are great places to meet and mingle with others in your field, especially in the building trades. In other lines of work, professional or academic conferences might also fit the bill. Hand out your business cards and brochures, and direct people to your website. Work on your "elevator pitch"a roughly 60-second introduction that sums up your abilities and enthusiasm. Fields that make heavy use of contractors and subcontractors usually have online job boards that can help connect you with prime contractors. Government agencies that use contractors and subcontractors, for instance, often provide such job boards. Use job boards in conjunction with the personal connections you make through networking and doing work in your local area. Cast a wide net when seeking prime contractors, then narrow your focus to the best options. Study the websites of potential prime contractors, and look for online reviews from customers and other subcontractors who've worked with them. It's vital that you find a prime contractor who is reliable, trustworthy, and easy to work with. You want to do a lot of the same type of work as someone who's looking to hire a contractor. Check that they are properly licensed, have the necessary insurance, and have done good work in the past.

SUMMARY:
Market yourself professionally, highlighting your clearly-defined skills. Network at trade shows or conferences in your field. Utilize websites or organizations that connect subcontractors with prime contractors. Do your homework on potential prime contractors.