OET

After DADR, you write the Opening Paragraph using one of our 5 codes. This paragraph should ideally include: Patient’s name  “requires” Purpose of writing the letter. Present condition. Date of discharge or Transfer. Now, look at an opening paragraph: Mrs. Laura Bennett requires routine check-up and medication review. She has mild hypertension which is controlled […]

Me3, or Paragraph 4 is optional. It is required when: the patient is not diagnosed,  when the patient is unknown to the recipient, and,  when the PMH is provided. NB: Include only details relevant for the recipient.  Me3 is Past Medical. Use only past tense.  Sample Case Notes Emily Johnson was admitted on 01/02/2025 with […]

How to Me2 Start with currently / at present. Mostly simple present tense.  Also use has, has had, has been. Is able to walk; can walk, etc. Solved Sample 1 Mario Osler, 56, was admitted on February 1, 2025, with severe chest pain and diagnosed with a mild heart attack. Treatment included angioplasty and medication. […]

Me1 refers to the second paragraph of a letter. M is medical and E is Emotional / psychological. In 90% of your letters, only Medical information are found. Emotional information such as anxiety, stress and suicidal ideation are rarely included. The Me1 paragraph is always in past tense. Look at the samples and attempt writing […]

Sample Letter 13 May, 2023 Ms Susan Parry Admitting Nurse Helping Hand Rehabilitation Centre Eagle Vale, Sydney, NSW, Australia Dear Ms Parry, Re: Ms Nina Davies; DOB: 25 December, 1949 Thank you for accepting the care of Ms Nina Davies who requires continuing care and management. She is recuperating after left hemiarthroplasty. She is ready […]