Introduction To OET Writing
OET Writing is primarily categorized into three types:-
1. Referral Letter
2. Discharge Letter
3. Transfer Letter
Regardless of the letter type, the approach to writing an OET letter remains consistent.
A referral letter is usually addressed to a new medical professional, requesting specific care, investigations, or management for the patient. An urgent referral letter follows a similar format, but the order of information presented is slightly different to emphasize the urgency.
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Introduction
A) Normal Referral Letter:
- Thank you for seeing Mr. Oliver, a 42-year-old forklift driver, who wants to return to work after a back injury. Your assessment of his workplace suitability would be highly appreciated.
- I am writing to refer Joshua, a 2-month-old male infant, presenting with constipation and symptoms suggestive of mild dehydration. Your further assessment and management would be highly appreciated.
- Thank you for seeing Mr. Richard, a 60-year-old retired academic, presenting with a very painful left first toe consistent with gout. Therefore, your evaluation is needed.
B) Requesting an Urgent Assessment:
- I am writing to request an urgent review of Ms. Michelle, a 24-year-old lady, who has demonstrated features suggestive of hypothyroidism, most likely Grave's disease.
- Thank you for seeing Mr. [Name], who is experiencing an acute exacerbation of asthma and pneumonia. Your urgent management is highly required.
C) Two Associated Conditions on Referral:
- Thank you for [Patient's Name], whose symptoms are suggestive of severe depression and possible bipolar disorder. Your assessment is crucial.
- Thank you for [Patient's Name], whose features are consistent with reactive depression along with anxiety. Your evaluation is needed.
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FORMAT :-
Date:
Recipient's Name (if given in the Writing Task)
Recipient's Job Title (if given in the Writing Task)
Recipient's Full Address
Dear [Salutation],
Re: [Patient's full name and date of birth OR age (if the date of birth is not included in the case notes)]
Introductory Paragraph:
Body Paragraphs:
Closing Sentence:
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
Yours sincerely/Yours faithfully,
[Your Job Title (Example: Nurse/Doctor/Physiotherapist)]
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