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Introduction to Template Types

Understand the difference between template types and how they work. This article provides links to further template resources.

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Freed’s Templates feature gives you the ability to customize how your SOAP notes are generated, making documentation faster, more consistent, and better aligned with your personal or clinic workflow.

There are two types of templates available in Freed: Learned Templates and Structured Templates. Understanding the differences—and how to manage each—will help you get the most out of your Freed experience. Visual indicators such as the blue icon for Structured Templates and the purple icon for Learned Templates help users quickly distinguish between the two.


Template Types

Learned Templates

Learned Templates use the Learn Format feature to create notes based on the edits you've made. This is the quickest and most customizable template option, great for clinicians who prefer flexibility and want the AI to adapt to their natural documentation style with minimal manual setup. Learned Templates are designated with a purple icon and allow for seamless customization of formatting preferences using the 'Learn Format' button, making it easy to adapt Freed's AI to your unique style.

Structured Templates

Structured Templates are manually built using the Template Builder. They let you control the structure and layout of your notes — from section order and formatting to the inclusion of custom content and prompts. These templates are ideal for clinicians who want consistency and structure, or who work in teams and need shared documentation standards. Structured Templates are denoted with a blue icon and, while they allow control over section order and formatting, do not support AI learning or dynamic customization For further details on crafting Structured Templates, explore guides such as 'Editing Subjective or Objective Sections' and customizing subsections to create prompts..


Template Overview Articles

Template Library Articles

Templates are managed through the Template Library, which includes three key areas:

Crafting Structured Templates

For more detailed customization of Structured Templates, explore these guides:


Summary Frequently Asked Questions About Templates

  • Can I use Learned Templates for Assessment & Plan customization? Yes, switch to a Learned Template, edit the Assessment & Plan section as desired, and click 'Learn Format' to save your preferred style.

  • Do Structured Templates support formatting customization? No, Structured Templates have limited functionality and do not support custom formatting or AI learning.

  • Why choose Learned Templates over Structured Templates? Choose Learned Templates if you have specific formatting needs or detailed custom instructions, as they adapt to your past edits and preferences.

Whether you want to build repeatable formats or teach Freed your personal style, our Templates feature is designed to support your workflow and help you document with ease. Use the links above to dive deeper into the setup and management of templates in Freed.

If you need further help or have any questions, get in touch with our Clinician Success team by clicking the messenger icon in the bottom right corner of your screen, or by emailing [email protected].

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