Commonly Used OET Writing Sentences
Introductory sentences
Discharge
• I am writing to refer Ms Mihiraa who is recovering from pneumonia. She requires your assistance and care. She is being discharged today.
Transfer
• I am writing to refer Ms Mihiraa who is recovering from a hip fracture. She is being transferred to your facility for rehabilitative care and support.
Ongoing care
• I am writing to refer Ms Mihiraa who is recovering from pneumonia. She requires ongoing care and support.
Urgent admission
• I am writing to refer Ms Mihiraa who requires urgent admission due to a severe left-sided headache.
Home visits
• I am writing to request home visits for Ms. Mihiraa for further assistance and support to improve his mobility. He is recovering from a fall.
Suspected cases
• I am writing to refer Ms Mihiraa who has signs and symptoms suggestive of anorexia nervosa. She requires further evaluation and management.
Known case
• I am writing to update the current health status of Ms Mihiraa who is recovering from a left total knee replacement. She is being discharged back into your care today.
• I am writing to inform you about Ms Mihiraa who is recovering from a left total knee replacement. She is being discharged today.
Body Paragraph
Admission/ Presented
• Ms Mihiraa was admitted three days ago for a left hip replacement…
• Ms Mihiraa was admitted on 12/03/2020 with complaints of…
• Ms Mihiraa initially presented with an injury on her left knee…
• Ms Mihiraa, on 12/03/2020, presented with…
Follow-up visit
• Ms Mihiraa re-presented with severe pain in the left knee.
• Ms Mihiraa was reviewed on
• During today’s follow-up visit, Ms Mihiraa…
• On Ms Mihiraa’s third visit …
Management
• Her x-ray revealed a fracture of the forearm.
• She was ordered some blood tests.
• She was treated with chest physiotherapy…
• Her wound is healing well with regular dressing.
• Her pain was relieved by paracetamol
• She has commenced physiotherapy sessions…
• She was initially treated with IV antibiotics…
Progress
• Postoperatively, she made good progress.
• Currently, she is stable.
• She responded well to the IV antibiotics
• Postoperatively, Ms Mihiraa’s condition deteriorated
• Despite the intensive care, her progress has been poor.
• Although she can walk with a frame and feed herself, she still requires assistance.
• She can walk short distances without any assistance
• Following her discharge, her recovery was slow.
• Her prognosis after discharge was for a slow recovery.
Habits
Alcohol
• Her alcohol intake is higher than the recommended level.
• She consumes 3-5 units of beer every day.
• She was advised to reduce her alcohol consumption.
Smoking
• She smokes in excess.
• She smokes 20 cigarettes a day
• She has a habit of smoking and consuming alcohol.
• She has been smoking for the past 15 years
• She has been smoking since 15 years of age
Weight
• Her weight is significantly higher than her ideal weight range.
• Her BMI is
• She is overweight.
Medical History
• Ms Mihiraa has type 2 diabetes, for which metformin is prescribed
• She has had hypertension since 2011.
• She has a history of diabetes and hypertension.
• Her hypertension is controlled by tablet bisoprolol
• She has a family history of…
• She had depression in the past.
• She was diagnosed with cancer at the age of
Recommendation Paragraph
• It would be appreciated if you could ensure Ms Mihiraa follows her exercise program and maintains a healthy diet.
• I would appreciate it if you could monitor Ms Mihiraa’s pain status and provide paracetamol as needed.
• Please assist Ms Mihiraa for…
• She has a review appointment by the neurologist in two weeks.
• Kindly encourage her to do…
• Please ensure…
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