{"id":1685,"date":"2026-07-11T04:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T04:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/?page_id=1685"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:05:11","slug":"rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/notas-clinicas-ia\/reglas\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Note Rules: Examples for Consistent Documentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbce86ea wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:6rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a702098 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center fotawp-fade-up is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:54%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase\">Consistent documentation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-color-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px;font-size:56px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.08\">Rules for Clinical Notes and Consistent Documentation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5f5f5f;margin-bottom:2.2rem;font-size:18px;line-height:1.8\">Itaca helps clinics document with common criteria: templates, note rules, and professional review maintain clear structure without taking control away from the physician who approves the final note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons fotawp-slide-up is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-hover-secondary-bgcolor\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-foreground-alt-color has-heading-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.itaca.pro\/sign_up?locale=en\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:2rem\">Try Ithaca<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-hover-secondary-bgcolor\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-heading-color-color has-background-alt-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/clinical-notes-ai\/templates\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:2rem\">View templates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center fotawp-zoom-in-up is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:46%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-fotawp-boxshadow-medium has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbfd72b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:20px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:18px;padding-right:18px;padding-bottom:18px;padding-left:18px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinic-workflow-illustration.png?resize=1024%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Medical team using clinical documentation guidelines in Ithaca\" class=\"wp-image-1485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinic-workflow-illustration.png?resize=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinic-workflow-illustration.png?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinic-workflow-illustration.png?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinic-workflow-illustration.png?resize=1536%2C961&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinic-workflow-illustration.png?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinic-workflow-illustration.png?w=1586&amp;ssl=1 1586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-alt-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-102bcdd1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:6rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:6rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase\">Templates, rules, and criteria<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:46px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.18\">Consistent documentation without losing clinical control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2c4d4f7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:54px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column fotawp-fade-up is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-fotawp-boxshadow-hover has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2fcb7877 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#dfd3ff;padding-top:40px;padding-right:36px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:36px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/template.png?resize=100%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clinical template\" class=\"wp-image-2785\" style=\"width:64px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/template.png?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/template.png?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Template<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Define the expected structure for each type of query, specialty, or follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column fotawp-fade-up is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-fotawp-boxshadow-hover has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2fcb7877 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffefc7;padding-top:40px;padding-right:36px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:36px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/document.png?resize=100%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Documentation rule\" class=\"wp-image-2937\" style=\"width:64px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/document.png?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/document.png?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Note rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helps maintain common sections, language, pendings, and criteria for the entire team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column fotawp-fade-up is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-fotawp-boxshadow-hover has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2fcb7877 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#c7f8ff;padding-top:40px;padding-right:36px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:36px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/medical-doctor-1.png?resize=100%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Professional criterion\" class=\"wp-image-2939\" style=\"width:64px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/medical-doctor-1.png?w=100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/medical-doctor-1.png?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical criterion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It remains in the hands of the professional who reviews, corrects, approves, and signs the final note.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3bf755a6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:80px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:80px;padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:46%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinical-notes-soap-illustration.png?resize=1024%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Professional reviewing a clinical note with documentation rules\" class=\"wp-image-1487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinical-notes-soap-illustration.png?resize=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinical-notes-soap-illustration.png?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinical-notes-soap-illustration.png?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinical-notes-soap-illustration.png?resize=1536%2C961&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinical-notes-soap-illustration.png?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/itaca-clinical-notes-soap-illustration.png?w=1586&amp;ssl=1 1586w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:54%\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Useful Rules in Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standardize what's important without making attention rigid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rules help to separate the reasoning, findings, and plan; to keep pending information visible; and to prevent undocumented data from being presented as facts. The professional retains clinical judgment and final approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Templates organize the structure of each format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rules reduce unnecessary variations among professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The clinical review confirms that the draft corresponds to the actual care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-hover-secondary-bgcolor\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-foreground-alt-color has-heading-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/clinical-notes-ai\/templates\/\">View clinical templates<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-hover-secondary-bgcolor\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-heading-color-color has-background-alt-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/new-features\/signed-clinical-notes-medical-records\/\">View signature and addenda<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb8a6aaa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:80px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Rule Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Clinical guidelines available, organized by category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">These are examples from the Ithaca library. Each rule applies only when the necessary information is documented; it does not calculate, recommend, or fill in data on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffefc7;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardiovascular and metabolic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cardiovascular risk category<\/strong> Classify as low, moderate, high, or very high based solely on visit criteria; do not invent a score if data is missing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hypertension Control<\/strong> controlled or uncontrolled document only when measurements or clinical discussion support it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aspirin in primary prevention:<\/strong> record cardiovascular and bleeding risk when that conversation occurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#c7f8ff;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perioperative risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RCRI \/ Lee Perioperative Risk:<\/strong> Calculate the index only when all six predictors are explicitly documented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perioperative risk AUB-HAS2:<\/strong> Report score and risk group only if the necessary elements are clear; do not assume absences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#dfd3ff;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SSRIs\/SNRIs activation monitoring:<\/strong> Mention anxiety, insomnia, agitation, or suicidal ideation to monitor when the medication was initiated or increased and was clinically relevant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risks of benzodiazepines:<\/strong> document justification, expected duration, and risks when prescribed or continued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffefc7;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medication safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warning with clonazepam:<\/strong> Include a brief safety note when it pertains to the visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opioid Safety Context<\/strong> record duration, sedation, alcohol or other sedatives, naloxone or follow-up only when those topics were discussed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#c7f8ff;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pediatrics and Family Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pediatric Dosing Context<\/strong> include weight and dosage base, such as mg\/kg, if both were mentioned; do not adjust dosage independently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precautions in pediatric fever:<\/strong> Add hydration, alerts, and tracking in plain language when they apply to the visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#dfd3ff;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women's health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alerts in combined hormonal contraception:<\/strong> Document the relevant risk factors discussed, such as migraine with aura, smoking, hypertension, prior or postpartum VTE; do not presume they are absent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffefc7;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older adults and chronicity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Risk of falls<\/strong> Resume present factors such as recent falls, unsteady gait, orthostatic symptoms, or sedation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eGFR by CKD-EPI 2021:<\/strong> It is estimated using only adult age, sex, creatinine, and clear units; if the lab already reports it, that value takes priority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hepatic Fibrosis FIB-4 Index<\/strong> It is calculated using only age, AST, ALT, and platelets; it is presented as a screening index, not a diagnosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renal dosage considerations<\/strong> are mentioned when renal function and relevant medication are discussed or clearly supported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52be2e83 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#c7f8ff;padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Format and terminology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acetaminophen<\/strong> Use acetaminophen when paracetamol appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preferred spelling:<\/strong> Fluoxetine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blood pressure format:<\/strong> Normalize the value as XXX\/XX mmHg and keep the interpretation separate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid generic advice:<\/strong> When providing patient instructions, prioritize steps, be specific about alerts, and give concrete follow-up times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-02da18d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f8f7f4;padding-top:72px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Generated-image-2.png?resize=1448%2C1086&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Doctor attending while Itaca organizes clinical documentation\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Generated-image-2.png?w=1448&amp;ssl=1 1448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Generated-image-2.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Generated-image-2.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Generated-image-2.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/itaca.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Generated-image-2.png?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:52%\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">SCOPE OF THE RULES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The library distinguishes where each rule should be applied<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The library's rules already indicate their scope. This prevents reusing a clinical rule as patient instruction, or taking a safety warning into a context where it wasn't discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clinical notes:<\/strong> Cardiovascular risk, hypertension control, RCRI\/Lee, AUB-HAS2, hormonal contraception, falls, eGFR, FIB-4 and renal dosing considerations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patient Instructions:<\/strong> Precautions for pediatric fever and removal of generic low-value advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Both<\/strong> SSRI\/SNRI activation, benzodiazepine risks, clonazepam, opioids, medication terminology, and blood pressure formatting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For teams, these rules can be combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/clinical-notes-ai\/templates\/\">Reusable clinical templates<\/a> and with the <a href=\"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/software-for-clinics\/\">Shared documentation workflow<\/a> from Ithaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-hover-secondary-bgcolor\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-foreground-alt-color has-heading-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/itaca-ai\/clinical-conversation\">Review rules for my clinic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17d40d9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:72px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Questions about the rules library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are library rules always enforced?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Each one applies only when the case contains the information or conversation that the rule requires. If a piece of data is missing, the rule does not complete or infer it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a rule calculate clinical risk?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RCRI\/Lee, AUB-HAS2, eGFR, and FIB-4 rules calculate or classify only when they have the explicit data and necessary units. If information is missing, they indicate it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What rules can be used for patient instructions?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The library includes precautions for pediatric fever and a rule to replace generic advice with concrete steps, warning signs, and follow-up instructions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do rules replace the professional's review?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Itaca prepares a revisable draft. The professional confirms that the content corresponds to the actual care and retains the decision to approve or sign.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-624d65b7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffefc7;padding-top:48px;padding-right:48px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-left:48px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:68%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make each note easier to review and pick up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how Itaca combines clinical documentation with AI, templates, and rules to help your team work with a shared standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-hover-secondary-bgcolor\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-foreground-alt-color has-heading-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.itaca.pro\/sign_up?locale=en\">Try Ithaca<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reglas para notas cl\u00ednicas que estandarizan c\u00f3mo documentar riesgos, medicamentos, c\u00e1lculos, terminolog\u00eda, instrucciones y seguimiento sin reemplazar la revisi\u00f3n profesional.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":1480,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","slim_seo":{"title":"Rules for Clinical Notes: Examples and Usage | Itaca","description":"Explore Itaca's clinical rule library: cardiovascular and perioperative risk, mental health, medications, pediatrics, chronicity, and terminology."},"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1685","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1685"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1685\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3243,"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1685\/revisions\/3243"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itaca.ai\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}