2 Melons Model Letters

Before we continue, let’s have a look at 4 sample letters written using Melons Models.

This letter has Me1 and Me2, but no Me3.

Letter Parts	Explanation
28th February, 2024	This is the date on which your are writing this letter.
Ms Samantha Bruin Senior Nurse Greywalls Nursing Home 27 Station Road Greywalls – 55	This is the address of the recipient (the one who is going to receive this letter). Include the full Name of the recipient, the designation, Place, City and Pin Code.
Dear Nurse,	This is salutation. “Dear” is mandatory. End with a comma (.).
Re: Mr Gerald Baker; 33 years	This is the Reference Line. Include the patient’s full name and age.
Mr Gerald Baker requires continued care back at your facility. He is recuperating after a hip replacement surgery and is ready to be discharged tomorrow.	This is the Opening Paragraph. You have to forget the old and outdated style starting with “I am writing to refer…” to score a decent score. We will learn the PRPPD Model in the upcoming lessons.
Mr Baker was admitted on 25 February, 2024 and underwent the surgery on the next day. During postoperative recovery, Mr Baker had disorientation regarding time and place, possibly relating to anesthetic effect for which continued observation was provided. 3 units of packed red blood cells was transfused due to low Hb which is now stable.	This is the second paragraph or Me1 Paragraph. We include the date of admission, presenting complaints, tests conducted, diagnosis and treatment in this paragraph. The tense is simple Past. Me includes only the patient’s medical and emotional details.
At present, Mr Baker is on Aspirin, 100 mg and Ramipril, 5 mg, both in the morning. He can also have two tablets of Panadeine Forte if required. He is receiving daily dressings on the surgery site along with range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises. He is also receiving occupational therapy.	This is the third paragraph or Me2 Paragraph. We include the present condition of the patient in this paragraph, usually starting with “At present, ….”. You have to include the patient’s progress at this moment, including current medication, current condition, improvement, worsening. The tense of Me2 is Present.
	This letter does not require Me3 Paragraph.
	This letter does not have the LONS Paragraph.
Based on the information about Mr. Baker, his staples need to be removed before 15 March. Also, follow-up with FBE and UEC tests at City Hospital Clinic. It is important to note that ongoing monitoring is required for anemia.	This is the Request Paragraph (RP). This paragraph expands information from the Plan section. We use Present and Future Tenses in the RP. We will learn more about it in upcoming lessons.
A detailed list of his current medication is enclosed herewith. For any further information about Mr. Baker, kindly contact me.	This is the Signing Paragraph. This provides information including attachments and your contact details.
Yours sincerely,
Charge Nurse.

The letter below has a longer Me1 and Me3 with zero Me2:

Letter Parts	Explanation
23 May 2024	This is the date on which your are writing this letter.
Mrs Monica Hendrik Senior Nurse Practitioner University of March Bank Health Centre Hills Dune Rd, March Bank	This is the address of the recipient (the one who is going to receive this letter). Include the full Name of the recipient, the designation, Place, City and Pin Code.
Dear Mrs Hendrik,	This is salutation. “Dear” is mandatory. End with a comma (.).
Re: Ms Jane Peterson; DOB: 17th March 2006	This is the Reference Line. Include the patient’s full name and age.
Mr Irene Parker requires continuity of care including medication administration back at your care home. He is recuperating after total hip replacement surgery and will be discharged tomorrow.	This is the Opening Paragraph. You have to forget the old and outdated style “I am writing to refer…” to score a decent score. We will learn the PRPPD Model in the upcoming lessons.
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.	This is the second paragraph or Me1 Paragraph.
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,
Charge Nurse.

Please check your grade make a self evaluation of your OET Letter Writing skills. If you have done well so well so far, it is time to write and submit your letters. You can now write and submit your letters in the next 10 Assignments. Next!