OET Writing Course
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OET Writing for beginners is all about learning how to write clear, professional letters that healthcare workers often use in real life. In this part of the exam, you are usually asked to write a referral, discharge, or transfer letter based on case notes. For beginners, the key is to focus on clarity, accuracy, and relevance—only include information that is important for the reader, usually another healthcare professional. Simple language, correct grammar, and a logical structure (introduction, body, conclusion) make your writing effective. Practice by summarizing patient case notes into short, well‑organized paragraphs, and remember that the tone should always be formal and professional.
In hospitals and homecare, nurses and doctors have to deal with a very important step – discharge. That is, you have to discharge the patient and send home for rest, or transfer to another facility for further evaluation and treatment.
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1What's a Referral Letter?
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2OET Letter - Sample 1
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3OET Letter - Case Notes 1
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4Step 1 "Marking"
Marking is the first five minute's preparation time. Candidates are not allowed to start writing the letter during this time.
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5Step 2 "Elimination"
Elimination is the removal of irrelevant information from the case notes. Including any irrelevant information will cost you a leg and arm!
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6OET Letter - Elimination 1
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7Step 3 "Launching"
Launching is the very starting of a letter which includes the date of writing, address of the recipient, salutation and reference details. We use DADR to remember Launching.
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8OET Letter - Launching
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9Step 4 "Opening"
Opening is the first paragraph of a letter.
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10Opening - Ms. Linda Scott
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11Opening - Mr. Henry Wilson
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12Step 5 - "Narration"
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13Me1 - Paragraph 2
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14Me1 - Emily Harris
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15OET Letter - Me2
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16OET Letter - Me3
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17OET Letter - LONS
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18Step 6 "Signing"
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19OET Letter - Signing 1