Opening Phrases for OET Writing

Question 1

I am writing to refer / I am referring

Answer 1

I am writing to refer my long- term patient Mrs Patricia Welshmann for an initial assessment visit because of her deteriorating cognitive functions.
I am referring Mrs Smith to you for further investigation.
I am writing to refer Mrs Smith into your care for ongoing monitoring
I am referring Mrs Smith to you for management of carpal tunnel syndrome.
I am writing to refer Mrs Hennings for your professional assessment following recent bouts of nocturnal chest pain.

Question 2

admit/ discharge

Answer 2

Mr Mumba, who was admitted to the hospital on 3/2/2020 with pneumonia, is ready for discharge into your care.

Question 3

had an emergency caesarean

Answer 3

Mrs Flounders, who was admitted to the hospital on 12/12/2020, had an emergency caesarean.

Question 4

make good progress

Answer 4

He is making good progress and will be discharged back into your care today.

Question 5

to take a patient

Answer 5

Thank you for taking this patient on. (SPOKEN ONLY)

Question 6

to write about a patient

Answer 6

I am writing about my patient. I am writing about Mr Smith who needs a consultation with you.

Question 7

To move someone into someone´s care.

Answer 7

I am moving Mr Barclay into your care.

Question 8

contracted community acquired pneumonia

Answer 8

I am writing to refer Ms Forrest, who may have contracted community- acquired pneumonia, for further assessment and evaluation of her condition.

Question 9

concerns surrounding

Answer 9

While no specific injuries were found, there are concerns sorrounding her general level of self-care that we would like you to review.

Question 10

to accept a patient

Answer 10

Thank you for accepting Mr McDonald into your care for further rehabilitation and management.

Question 11

numerous issues

Answer 11

Postoperatively, there were numerous issues with his pain management, and he has been slow to mobilise.

Question 12

sleep patterns are disturbed

Answer 12

His sleep patterns are disturbed,and he snores nightly.

Question 13

consume units of alcohol

Answer 13

He normally consumes at least 10 units of alcohol per day.

Question 14

to show signs of withdrawal

Answer 14

He has shown signs of withdrawal including DTs and agitation.

Question 15

to be estranged from

Answer 15

He is divorced, estranged from his children and has few friends.

Question 16

Thank you for seeing

Answer 16

Thank you for seeing Mrs Potter, 70 years old, for management of her left knee.