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Subjective statement

An opinion, feeling, label, or inference, such as "he was frustrated" or "she wanted attention," which does not belong in a note as fact.

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"Lily had a bad attitude today" is a subjective statement.

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RBT E.4 · Documentation and ReportingDescribe sessions objectively in notes that meet legal and workplace rules

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