Biju John
Occupational English Test
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).
Read the case notes below and complete the writing task which follows.
Notes:
Mr Chuck Hooper is recovering after a time of paralysis and you are his nurse assisting him at home from Sphinx Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney.
Patient Details:
- Name: Chuck Hooper.
- Age: 37 years.
- Height: 6 ft; Weight: 82 kg
- Admission date: January 25, 2024
- Discharge: March, 01, 2024
Social
- Wife: Marcy Hooper, 32 years.
- Children: No.
- University football player
- Zonal Sales manager (chemical company)
January 15, 2024
- Car collision (while returning from a pet shop with their new dog – Doberman pinscher, “Duke”)
- Subdural haemorrhage (motor section of the brain).
- Complete L paralysis. Speech fully impaired. Double vision.
- In critical list for a month. Company allows 1 year off.
- Duke taken care of by a neighbour.
- Chuck under his GP Dr Ivan Hughes’ care.
- Mr Alva Spence (physiotherapist) joins the team.
February 28, 2024
- In wheelchair.
- Physiotherapy + bath + exercise + wheeled walker.
- Nil progress.
March, 01, 2024
- Emotionally low.
- “Marcy was found crying.” Left alone at home.
- Duke still in the neighbour’s kennel.
March 15
- Duke brought home.
- Chuck fell badly (Reports Marcy: “He wanted to be standing up to show Duke that he was alright.”)
April 03
- Deteriorating health.
- Nil progress. Socially and emotionally at the lowest.
- Holding to Duke’s belt and trying to talk to the dog.
- His GP Dr Ivan Hughes visits Chuck at home.
April 09: Progress: 4 steps.
April 11: Progress: 12 steps but fell badly.
April 13: Progress: Walked ten meters.
July 30
- Physiotherapy with weights, pulleys and whirlpool baths (Mr Alva Spence).
- Started receiving assistance from Sphinx Rehabilitation Centre (Ms Emma Nova).
August 4
- Chuck walked 200 to the local branch office of his company.
- Worked for 2 hours.
- Is determined to join the company full time from October.
Plan
- Discussed Chuck’s progress with his GP at the hospital.
- GP thinks that Duke has been pivotal to Chuck’s progress.
- Considers involving animal assisted therapy for further treatment.
- Contact an animal assisted therapist.
- Review after 1 month of AAT.
Writing Task
You are Ms Emma Noa, Chuck Hooper’s carer nurse at his home. Write a letter to Mr Kevin Sharma, Animal-assisted Therapy (AAT) Centre, Golden Circle, Sydney, requesting his involvement in the care of Chuck with the assistance of Duke. Include the medical and social background of the case.
In your answer:
- Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences.
- Do not use note form.
- Use letter format.
The body of the letter should be approximately 180-200 words.
Sample Letter
August 7, 2024
Mr. Kevin Sharma
Animal-assisted Therapy (AAT) Centre
Golden Circle
Sydney
Dear Sir,
Re: Mr. Chuck Hooper; 37 years
Mr. Chuck Hooper requires animal-assisted therapy to continue his rehabilitation. He is currently recovering from paralysis after a car collision.
Mr. Hooper was admitted to the Sphinx Rehabilitation Centre on January 25, 2024, following a car collision on January 15, 2024, which resulted in a subdural haemorrhage affecting the motor section of his brain, complete left-sided paralysis, impaired speech, and double vision. After spending a month in critical condition, he was discharged on March 1, 2024. Despite receiving physiotherapy and home care, there was initially no progress. Emotional distress was evident, with his wife Marcy found crying, and their dog Duke being cared for by a neighbor.
On March 15, Duke was brought home, which coincided with Mr. Hooper’s first attempts to stand. Although he fell initially, he began showing gradual improvement. By April 3, his health had deteriorated again, but he continued making progress with short walking steps, reaching a significant milestone on April 13, when he walked ten meters. Subsequent intensive physiotherapy with weights, pulleys, and whirlpool baths, and assistance from Sphinx Rehabilitation Centre, have led to notable improvements.
On August 4, Mr. Hooper walked 200 meters to his local branch office and worked for two hours, showing determination to return to full-time work by October. His GP, Dr. Ivan Hughes, has observed that Duke has been pivotal in Mr. Hooper’s emotional and physical recovery.
Mr. Hooper’s progress, coupled with his strong emotional bond with Duke, suggests that animal-assisted therapy would be highly beneficial for his continued rehabilitation. Your involvement in providing this therapy is kindly requested.
If you require any further information about Mr Hooper or Duke which would help your provide the best care, kindly contact me.
Yours faithfully,
Ms. Emma Noa
Charge Nurse
