OET Writing Course
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Welcome to OET Writing Course. Read this sample letter with some common errors which we will correct during the course.
23rd May 2024
Mrs Monica Hendrik
Senior Nurse Practitioner
University of March Bank Health Centre, Hills Dune Rd
March Bank
Dear Mrs Hendrik,
Re: Mr Jake Peterson; DOB: 17th March 2006
Mrs Jane Peterson who requires continuity of care including medication administration at her home. She is recuperating after total hip replacement surgery and will be discharged tomorrow.
Mr Peterson’s alopecia began in August 2019, coinciding with a bullying incident at school. Despite a referral to a trichology specialist and treatment with steroid cream, the aetiology remained uncertain, and the treatment was discontinued due to adverse effects including personality changes, aggression and sleep loss.
Between 2019 and 2022, Mr Peterson experienced intermittent hair regrowth without further hair loss; however, in July 2023, he reported anxiety and pronounced hair loss. A general health check indicated a weight gain of 6 kg over 2 months. He was reluctant to consult a doctor and instead, pursued homeopathic remedies which were not effective.
In December 2023, Mr Peterson’s low mood and difficulties in peer relationships were affecting his sports participation. Although referred to the school counsellor in January 2024, he did not attend the sessions. A follow-up in March revealed increased alcohol consumption exacerbated during exam periods when he required special arrangements due to extreme anxiety.
Considering Mr Peterson’s present condition, it would be appreciated if you could monitor his health and hair loss closely. Special arrangements for exams and additional support from university counselling services are necessary.
Please contact me for any more additional information regarding Mr Peterson.
Yours sincerely,
Nurse.
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Case Notes 1Imagine that today’s date is 30/05/2024. You are a Nurse working in the psychiatric department, now in charge of Ms Cohen.
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Case Notes 2
The following patient has been under the care of Pediatrician Dr Nancy Rose at the hospital where you are his charge nurse.
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Case Notes 3
Imagine that today’s date is 19 June, 2024. You have transferred this patient to a neighbouring hospital five minutes ago for emergency assessment and treatment.
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Case Notes 4
Assume that today's date is 6 March, 2024. You are Miss Fiona Carwell's School Health Nurse and the patient is attending 6th grade at your school.
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Case Notes 5
Mr Gerald Baker is a 79-year-old patient on the ward of a hospital in which you are Charge Nurse. He is recuperating after a left total hip replacement (THR) surgery.
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Case Notes 6
You are a nurse at a boarding school. Jake Peterson is a final year student at your school and has come to you complaining of hair loss and associated depression. He has his final year exams starting shortly.
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Case Notes 7
You are a registered nurse in the Coronary Care Unit, St. John’s Hospital, London. Jamie Morgan is a patient in your care.
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Case Notes 8
Today’s date is 27th May, 2024. You are a nurse working at Sydney Central Hospital and this patient is under your care.
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Case Notes 9
You are Lee Wong, a registered nurse in the Coronary Care Unit, St Andrews Hospital, Brisbane. This patient is in your care.
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Case Notes 10
Churck Hooper is recovering, slowly after a period of left side paralysis after a motor accident. His doctor and nurse think that an animal assisted therapy can speed up his progress.
Instructions:
- You have 45 minutes to write this letter.
- During the first 5 minutes, you should not pick the pencil.
- Start writing only when you are told.
- During the Reading Time, try to understand the case notes.
Melons Steps
- Mark (M) PPRRAADDDDDWK.
- Eliminate (E) irrelevant information.
- Launch (L) the letter with DADR.
- Open (O) the letter with PRPDD or PRPTT.
- Narrate (N) the remaining paragraphs using V or W.
- Sign (S) the letter with S/F.
Melons Errors
- Punctuation “Marks”.
- Follow “Expansion” Rules.
- Obey “Language” Rules.
- Have an “Order” (DADR, PRPDD, V/W, S/F)
- Do not change “Names”.
- Sex (Mr, Ms, Mrs, His, Her).
