Keep the positives visible.
Symptoms and their context, together.
A natural conversation. A structured review of systems.
Stay with the patient. Let Vero organize the symptoms you discuss into a clear ROS draft, ready for your review.
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A little less charting. A little more conversation.
- Capture the conversation
- Organize by system
- Review and make it yours
The patient’s words. Everything in its place.
Explore two encounters. See how patient words become findings by system.
Showing cough & fatigue example
The conversation
Patient
“I’ve been more tired this week, and I have a dry cough.”
Clinician
“Any shortness of breath or chest pain?”
Patient
“No, neither. No headaches, either.”
Patient words, organized for your review.
Review of systems
The structured draft
Constitutional
Reports fatigue over the past week.
Respiratory
Reports dry cough. Denies shortness of breath.
Cardiovascular
Denies chest pain.
Neurological
Denies headaches.
Showing knee pain example
The conversation
Patient
“My right knee has ached for two weeks, mostly after longer walks.”
Clinician
“Any swelling? Fever? Any numbness or weakness?”
Patient
“No swelling or fever. No numbness or weakness either.”
Patient words, organized for your review.
Review of systems
The structured draft
Musculoskeletal
Reports right knee pain. Denies swelling.
Constitutional
Denies fever.
Neurological
Denies numbness or weakness.
Respiratory
Not discussed in this example.
Clear positives. Thoughtful negatives.
A useful ROS reflects the conversation. Keep reported symptoms, specific denials, and undiscussed systems distinct as you review.
Make the negatives specific.
Record what the patient actually denies.
Keep the gaps in view.
See which systems are still open.
One encounter. Two ways to organize it.
The HPI develops the presenting concern. The ROS organizes symptom responses by body system. Relevant details can appear in both.
The story of the concern
Example HPI excerpt: right knee aching for two weeks, mostly after longer walks.
Symptoms, grouped by system
The same knee-pain example, organized for a system-by-system review.
Your encounter. Your way to chart.
Use a system-by-system layout or a concise narrative. Bring the ROS into your SOAP, H&P, or custom note template.
- A structure that suits your visit
- An editable draft in your workflow
- Your review before it’s final
Cough & fatigue / Example draft
Review of systems
- Constitutional
- Reports fatigue over the past week.
- Respiratory
- Reports dry cough. Denies shortness of breath.
- Cardiovascular
- Denies chest pain.
- Neurological
- Denies headaches.
Clinician reviewReview Edit Finalize
Cough & fatigue / Example draft
Review of systems
Reports fatigue over the past week and a dry cough. Denies shortness of breath, chest pain, and headaches.
Clinician reviewReview Edit Finalize
Same encounter. Your format.
Your review of systems. A blank canvas.
Copy a free ROS template into your note editor. Choose your systems, add the details, and make it yours.
- Reported symptoms
- Specific denials
- Not assessed
Plain text
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between ROS and HPI?
The history of present illness develops the story of the presenting concern, including its timing, location, and relevant context. The review of systems groups symptom responses by body system. Relevant positives and negatives can appear in both.
Can I copy the ROS template without an account?
Yes. Select Copy below the template, then paste it into your preferred note editor. Customize the system headings and fill in the placeholders with details from your encounter.
How does Vero help with a review of systems?
Vero drafts review-of-systems documentation from the details of your encounter and organizes findings by body system. You can edit the wording and layout to fit your note.
Can the review of systems fit my note format?
Yes. Use your preferred template to include the review of systems in a SOAP note, history and physical, or another clinical note. Adjust the headings and level of detail to suit the visit.
What about systems that were not discussed?
Use the “Not discussed” section to keep those systems separate from reported symptoms and specific denials.
Can I edit the review of systems before using it?
Yes. Edit findings, clarify the wording, and add details. The draft is yours to customize.
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