OET – All Case Notes & Corrected Letters

Ms Hamiltons mother in law
1292, Hamilton Arcade,
South Coast
Perth

Dear Ma,

Sub: Information regarding Care of Ms Hamilton

I write to advise you on necessary care to be given to your daughter in law as she is home after surgery.

Ms Hamilton was discharged a day ago and you are aware she was operated upon for delivery of her third child. As a caring mother-in-law u need her to remain fit, but I want you to understand it’s a gradual process, as the recovery period lasts for 6 weeks. During this time, she should be allowed to walk, move and exercise mildly as it will help in recovery there should be restrictions on car driving, lifting heavy things and performing tedious home duties. During this first week of discharge, a midwife contacted by the hospital will be visiting to check on health progress of mother and baby as well as remove stitches when due for removal. Wound site should be kept dry and clean always and encourage her to put on high-waisted cotton pants and loose clothing.

She should be allowed to take her drugs as prescribed as it doesn’t affect breast-milk or babys health, but in case she feels unwell like fever and extreme pain she should be allowed to take pain killer but not codeine or co-codamol. On getting out of bed, to reduce strain on the wound site she should be rolled to on her side to the edge of the bed, legs dropped on that side and gently lift her to sit on that side and do it the other way when she wants to get back on bed. U should notify the Gp / midwife incase of unusual feeling.

Do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

Yours faithfully
Nurse in Charge
Kings Wales’ mother and child Hospital

Ms Hamilton’s mother-in-law
1292, Hamilton Arcade
South Coast
Perth

Dear Ma,

Sub: Information regarding Care of Mrs Hamilton

I am writing to advise you on necessary care to be given to your daughter-in-law as she is home after surgery.

Ms Hamilton was discharged a day ago and you are aware she was operated upon for delivery of her third child. As a caring mother-in-law you need to make her remain fit, but I would like you understand it’s a gradual process, as the recovery period lasts for 6 weeks. During this time, she should be allowed to walk, move and exercise mildly as it will help in recovery. There should be restrictions on car driving, lifting heavy things and performing tedious home duties. During this first week of discharge,a midwife contacted by the hospital will be visiting to check on health progress of the mother and baby and remove stitches when due for removal. Wound site should be kept dry and clean always and she should be encouraged to put on high-waist cotton pants and loose clothing.

She should be allowed to take her drugs as prescribed as it doesn’t affect breast-milk or baby’s health, but in case she feels unwell like fever and extreme pain, she should be allowed to take pain killer but not codeine or co-codamol. On getting out of bed, to reduce strain on the wound site she should be rolled to on her side to the edge of the bed, legs dropped on that side and gently lift her to sit on that side and do it the other way when she wants to get back on bed. You should notify the GP / midwife in case of unusual feeling.

Do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

Yours faithfully
Nurse in Charge
Kings Wales’ mother and child Hospital

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