OET, Discharge and Transfer Letter

 Discharge Letter and Transfer Letter


The two types of letters serve distinct purposes in healthcare communication.


1. OET Discharge Letter.

A discharge letter is given when a patient is leaving the hospital after treatment.

Content of the Body Paragraphs:

* Introduction: 

   Briefly introduce the patient, purpose of the letter, and the present condition/diagnosis.

* Past Medical and Family history:

   Include relevant medical history, chronic conditions, and             family history.

* Hospitalisation and Management:

  Describe the patient's hospital stay, treatments received, and any      procedures performed.

* Current Condition and Discharge plan.

   Explain the patient's current health status and outline specific       recommendations for follow-up care (e,g., appointments,         medications, dietry restrictions).

* Conclusion:

  Summarise key points and sign off 


2. OET Transfer Letter

A transfer letter is used when a patient is being moved from one healthcare facility to another (e.g., from from a smaller clinic to a larger hospital)

Content in Body Paragraph

* Introduction:

   Briefly introduce the patients details, purpose of the letter, and the reason for the transfer.

* Body paragraphs:

   Medical Summary.  Provide concise summary of the patient's     medical condition, recent treatments, and             recent history.

* Current Treatment and Medications:

   Describe ongoing the ongoing treatment plan and any                         medications the patient is currently receiving.

* Transfer Details: Specify the transfer plan, and any                           special instructions for the transfer. 

* Conclusion: Summarise the key points and sign off.




























 

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