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When preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET), many candidates worry about the Writing sub-test—especially the referral, discharge, or transfer letter. Understanding how these letters are assessed can make all the difference between a passing and borderline score. Let’s break it down clearly so you know exactly what examiners are looking for. 🎯 What Is the OET Writing Sub-Test? The Writing sub-test requires candidates to: Read and analyze a case note Write a formal letter (usually to another healthcare professional) Use appropriate tone, structure, and grammar in about 180–200 words 📋 The 6 Key Criteria Used to Evaluate Your Letter OET assesses your letter using six official scoring criteria, each scored from 0 to 7 , for a total of 42 points . Here's how each part works: Criterion What It Means What to Focus On 1. Purpose Is the reason for writing immediately clear? Write a clear opening sentence 2. Content Have you included all relevant details and nothing irrelevant...

 

  OET Writing Task Case Notes: Patient Details: Name: Mr. Robert Wilson DOB: 22 June 1958 (65 years old) Address: 12 Greenway Road, Sydney Presenting Complaint: Brought to the emergency department today by his daughter due to increasing confusion and agitation over the past two days. Reports of occasional headaches and dizziness for the past week. No history of falls or head trauma. Medical History: Hypertension (diagnosed 10 years ago, on Amlodipine 5mg daily). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (diagnosed 8 years ago, on Metformin 500mg twice daily). No known allergies. Social History: Lives alone; daughter visits weekly. Smoker (20 pack-years). Alcohol: occasional consumption. Examination Findings: BP: 160/95 mmHg HR: 78 bpm, regular Temp: 37.1°C Neurological exam: Disoriented to time and place, no focal deficits. Blood glucose: 9.2 mmol/L. Impression: Suspected hypertensive encephalopathy or possible metabolic cause of confusion. Plan: Admit for observation and further investigations. Bl...

  Patient Details: Name: Jack Thompson Age: 25 years Occupation: Student at Melbourne University Social History: Frequently consumes processed and gluten-rich foods due to a busy schedule Admission Details: Hospital: Wellington General Hospital Ward: Gastrointestinal Admission Date: 05/08/19 Discharge Date: 12/08/19 Presenting Complaints: Chronic diarrhea Abdominal pain Bloating Unintentional weight loss Examination Findings: Signs of malnutrition Fatigue Irritability Investigations: Routine blood and urine tests Low hemoglobin (8.2) Vitamin D deficiency Medical History: Childhood eczema Seasonal allergies Treatment During Hospital Stay: Intravenous fluids for dehydration Iron supplements Vitamin D supplementation Discharge Plan: Follow a strict gluten-free diet Consume nutrient-dense, fresh foods Referral to clinical dietician for dietary planning and support Follow-up in two weeks for review Monthly hemoglobin monitoring Using the case notes provided, write a referral let...

  Case Notes: Date: 26 January 2025 Patient Name: Mrs. Eliza Harper Date of Birth: 12 August 1965 (59 years old) Address: 45 Gardenia Lane, Chelmsford, UK Marital Status: Married Medical History: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (diagnosed 2008) Osteoarthritis (diagnosed 2018) Hypertension (diagnosed 2010) Allergic to penicillin Social History: Retired schoolteacher Lives with her husband (primary carer) Exercises minimally due to joint pain Diet: Frequently consumes processed foods Current Admission: Date of Admission: 20 January 2025 Reason for Admission: Exacerbation of osteoarthritis causing severe knee pain and limited mobility. Hospital Course: X-ray: Severe degenerative changes in the right knee. Medications adjusted: Increased dosage of Paracetamol (1g every 6 hours). Addition of Gabapentin (100mg at night) for neuropathic pain. Tapering dose of Prednisolone (10mg daily for 5 days). Physiotherapy sessions initiated to strengthen the knee joint. Pain management with intra-art...

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  Mrs Monica Kullan Senior Nurse Practitioner University of Marchbank Health Centre Hillsdunne Rd, Marchbank   30 August 2019   Dear Mrs Kullan Re: Jake Peterson DOB: 17 March 2001 Re: Jake Peterson (DOB: 17 March 2001)  better structure   I am writing regarding Jake Peterson, a boarding student of 18 years old who is transfering to your university and will need monitoring due to high levels of anxiety and hair loss that are affecting his development at school. an 18-year-old boarding student transferring to your university, who requires monitoring." The patient suffers from alopecia since he was 13 years old with intermittent cycles. It seems to be exacerbated in periods of stress or depression. He was refered to a trichologist who did no established an aetiology but prescribed a steroid cream for Jake. However, he discontinued the medication because of personality changes and sleep loss. Jake has been suffering from alopecia "was unable to establish a defi...

   RNA Isolation from Articular Cartilage The isolation of high-quality RNA from articular cartilage is a notoriously challenging task. This is due to the tissue's low cellularity and the presence of a dense extracellular matrix rich in proteoglycans. These molecules, which are highly cross-linked and negatively charged, interfere with RNA extraction, often resulting in low yield and poor RNA quality. Traditional methods are designed for larger cartilage specimens, typically weighing at least 25 mg. However, these methods are unsuitable for smaller samples, such as those obtained from focal cartilage defects, which are usually less than 3 mg. This limitation has necessitated the development of improved protocols tailored for small tissue inputs. A new RNA isolation protocol was developed to address this need. It was designed to extract high-quality RNA from less than 3 mg of rabbit articular cartilage. The method combines TRIzol extraction with Proteinase K digestion, QIAshred...

OET Listening Part A Questions Patient Details and Background (Questions 1–12): Complete the notes using information from the recording. Patient Information Patient Name: _________ Main Issue: _________ pain in the _________ shoulder. Duration of Issue: Pain ongoing for _________ months. Previous Treatment Attempted: _________ and 5. _________. Symptoms and Impact Type of Pain: _________, sharp during movement, and _________ when resting. Activities Affected: _________ and _________. Aggravating Factors: Pain worsens during _________ movements and _________. Treatment Plan Suggested Frequency of Physiotherapy Sessions: _________ per week. Recommended Exercises: Shoulder _________ and _________ strengthening. Additional Advice: Avoid heavy _________. Follow-up Appointment Scheduled for: _________ weeks later. Patient Details and Symptoms (Questions 13–24) Complete the notes using information from the recording. Patient Information 13.Patient Name: _________ 14.Main Complaint: _________ ...