OET Sample Writing: Discharge Letter

Discharge letter

6/1/2019

Dr. Arnol Zeimer
10 Hotam street
St kild 3002

Dear. Dr zeimer,
Re:Mrs Anne Jenkin , DOB:20/4/1924

I am writing to discharge Mrs Jenkin, a 90-year-old woman, presented to emergency department after fall at her home.

Mrs. Jenkin was brought in to the emergency department by an ambulance this morning. On examination, she was well oriented in time and place. Blood pressure was 145/80 with a regular pulse of 67/min. Moreover, blood sugar level was 6.7mmol/L and no fracture was observed. However, multiple healing grazes and bruises were noted, pointing towards her recent fall which was then confirmed by her neighbours.

On further evaluation, it was found that Mrs. Jenkin is having a history of high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, hypothyroidism in addition to osteoarthritis which is on Oroxine, atenolol, digoxin, Astrix and Panadol.

Even though, I have tried to inform Mrs jenkin’s children about her condition,they were out of reach. A message was left on her daughter’s message bank

I am concerned about Mrs. Jenkin’s self care and recent fall; therefore, I have sent the blood for TFT and digoxin level along with MSU. I would be highly appreciated if you could follow up her reports with a referral to a geriatric review.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,
Doctor