General
s/p
What does s/p mean?
Charting shorthand meaning the patient is in the state following a named event or surgery.
"S/P appendectomy two weeks ago."
Origin
Abbreviation of 'status post.'
Frequently asked questions
What does S/P mean in medical notes?
S/P stands for 'status post,' indicating the patient is in the state following a named event or procedure.
How is S/P used?
It precedes the event, for example 'S/P appendectomy two weeks ago,' meaning after that surgery.
Is S/P the same as 'history of'?
They overlap; S/P specifically flags a prior event or procedure the patient is now after.
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