OET Writing general phrases Flashcards
to respond to the treatment
He hasn´t responded well to the treatment yet but it should take effect in a few days.
to arrange an appointment
A follow up appointment has been arranged for two weeks time, when she will have her staples removed.
to be reviewed
She was reviewed by a dietician, who gave her dietary advise / a plan to follow.
problems with self- administering
Mr. Peters who has suffered from type 2 diabetes for 10 years, has problems self- administering her medication.
wound healing
His wound, which has been monitored closely, is healing well.
to be assesed for
He is due for a follow up appointment on 12/10/21, when he will be assesed for further treatment.
wound becomes infected
Mr Smiths, whose wound has become infected, will be not discharged today.
to sustain a fracture
Mr. Smith underwent a right total hip replacement after sustaining a fracture of the right neck of femur.
to undergo an operation/ surgery
Mr. Smith underwent surgery on 2.3.2020.
Mr. Smith underwent an operation on 2.3.2020
to apply a dressing
Dressings were applied to the wounds and she was administered analgesics.
to monitor medication compliance
It would be appreciated if you could monitor compliance to the medication.
to attend physiotherapy
She will need to attend physiotherapy twice a week for 6 weeks.
to mobilise
Mrs Smith is able to mobilise independently with the assistance of wheelie walker/ cratches.
to require assistance
She requieres assistance with her ADLS.
to install modifications
The Occupational Therapist has been contacted to install any necessary modifications to his home.
to remove stiches
Mr Smith´s stiches will be removed on 4.3.2021.
signs and symptoms suggestive of
She has signs and symptoms suggestive of Alzheimer´s .
to refuse to make attempts
The patient was advised to stop smoking but has refused to make any attempts.
laboratory studies showed
Laboratory studies showed a hemoglobin level of 8,5 g per deciliter.
tests and vitamin levels were normal
Liver-function tests and serum iron, folate, and vitamin B12 levels were normal.
bone marrow biopsy revealed
Bone marrow biopsy revealed trilineage hematopoietic maturation.
to initiate supplementation
Oral copper supplementation was initiated
the fatigue had abated
the anemia had resolved
At follow-up 3 months after presentation, the patient’s fatigue had abated and the anemia had resolved.
medical history included
Her medical history included alcohol use disorder.
to detect
The anaemia was detected by her primary care physican during an evaluation for fatigue.
to undertake
In the past, he has undertaken commercial and medical weight loss programs, as well as consulting a dietician , but to no effect.
assessment for his suitability for weight- loss surgery
I am writing to refer Mr. Wiliams, who is morbidly obese, for assessment for his suitability for weight-loss surgery.
to consider
He is prepared to consider a surgical intervention, should you deem it necessary.
to explore options
It would be appreciated if you could evaluate and treat Mr. Wiliams, including exploring his options regarding bariatric surgery.
to be reluctant to do sth.
Please note that in the past he was reluctant to consider such a procedure due to the perceived risks.
as a precaution
As a precaution, a chest X-ray and FBC were ordered.
worsening shortness of breath
Two days later, she returned with worsening shortness of breath.
to be accompanied by
The cough was now accompanied by green phlegm and she was notably more fatigued.
assessment showed
Mrs Jenkin´s assessment showed some mild memory loss, long standing atrial fibrilation and some leukocytes in her urine.
bruises and grazing
Older bruises and grazing were noted on her ellbows, which is consistent with previous falls.
results were normal
X-rays of her hips, chest and ellbows, as well as her basic blood tests were all normal.
attempts were made
Attempts were made to contact Mr Jenkin´s adult children and messages were left.
recent falls requiring assistance
The neighbour reported that she has had several recent falls requiring assistance likely due to having to move between the ground floor living space and the bathroom on the first floor.
evidence of possible cognitive decline
The neighbour also observed evidence of possible cognitive decline.
assess levels
Please assess Mrs Jenkin´s TFT, Digoxin levels and MSU results, which will be available on 09/08/20.
experience pain
Mrs Henning experienced compression-like pain which was eased by elevating her upper body using two pillows.
symptoms occure
These symptoms occured 3 times over the last 5 days and are suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
feel pain
She feels no pain on exertion and she has been advised to avoid eatin 2-3 hours before sleep.
pain is present
Her pain is only present when recumbent (liegende Position) und typically after consuming large meals, especially at night.
physical examinations was unremarkable
Althought her physical examination was unremarkable, her COPD and medication have not been ruled out as possible contributing factors to the new onset of chest pain.
to start on
Mr Smith was started on ampicilin sulbactam, to treat a possible lower respiratory tract infection or bacterial sinusitis and supplemental oxygen.
scans showed
On 22/08/2021 scans showed pleural effusion, pneumonia and chronic sinusitis.
the antibiotics were changed
Consequently, the antibiotics were changed to azithromycin, 500 mg, orally once a day and ciprofloxacin, 500 mg, orally every 12 hours.
on completion of the antibiotic therapy
Today, on completion of the antibiotic therapy, Mr Smith is ready for discharge from the Respiratory Unit.
based on his condition
Based on his condition, cystic fibrosis, and his history of chronic sinus infections, it is likely that there will be further lung infections of increasing frequency.
discuss
We have discussed the impact of this with the family, especially regarding school, but would appreciate it if you could investigate if Mr Smith is suitable for a double lung transplant.
the pain occurs
The pain occurs while resting after a long walk, despite taking regular Panadol Osteo.
recent blood test
Recent blood tests are normal.
current medications
Her current medications include
I have prescribed extra analgesia
I have prescribed extra analgesia and arranged for Mrs Potter to receive physiotherapy.
