RT Book, Section A1 Kettenbach, Ginge A1 Schlomer, Sarah L. A1 FitzGerald, Jill SR Print(0) ID 1180748685 T1 Writing Expected Outcomes and Anticipated Goals T2 Writing Patient/Client Notes YR 2016 FD 2016 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9780803638204 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180748685 RD 2024/03/29 AB Before discussing the details of writing goals, it is important to discuss the relationship between Expected Outcomes and Anticipated Goals in the note. The Expected Outcomes section of the note describes the final functional status to be achieved by the end of the skilled therapy intervention provided. Expected Outcomes are commonly called Long Term Goals. The Anticipated Goals, commonly called Short Term Goals, are the stepping-stones for achieving the Expected Outcomes. Determining the Expected Outcomes and Anticipated Goals is based on a combination of many factors, including the patient's diagnosis, other medical history, clinical judgment from the therapist, and results of the examination process. Some facilities will elect to set only one set of goals (Anticipated Outcomes) if the patient will need skilled intervention for only a short period, such as two or three visits in an acute care setting. However, if the patient will participate in therapy over a longer period of time, both Expected Outcomes (Long Term Goals) and Anticipated Goals (Short Term Goals) are set; this practice is more common in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings.