OET Writing - Types of Letters
OET Writing Sub-test - Types of Letters
Time Management
Reading time: 5 min.
Organising: 5 min.
Writing: 30 min.
Proof reading: 5 min.
Total: 45 min.
* Read the Writing Task first and look for
* Type of the letter
* Reader's name and/or Designation
* Address
* Purpose
* Pt name, age and/or DOB
* Date
Types of Letters:
1. Referral Letters
i. Referral to a Specialist
Preferred Organisation:
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1: "Initially, on 21 December 2022, Mrs Patrick presented with a complaint of/ with the complaints of......"
Body Paragraph 2, 3......
History
Conclusion and sign off.
ii. Urgent referral
Preferred Organisation:
Introduction,
Body Paragraph 1: "Today, ..............."
Body Paragraph 2: "Initially, ........."
Body Paragraph 3,4........
History
Conclusion and
Sign off
2. Transfer Letter
i. Transfer back to GP:
Preferred Organisation:
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1: History (Include only what is relevant)
Body Paragraph 2: During hospitalisation....
Body paragraph 3, 4...
Transfer Plan
Conclusion
Sign off.
ii. Transfer Specialty
Preferred Organisation:
Introduction.
Body Paragraph 1: History (Include only relevant information)
Body Paragraph 2,3 ....: During hospitalisation, e.t.c
Discharge Plan
Conclusion
Sign off.
Requirements of a Good OET Letter
1. Introduction.
The Introduction, which forms the first paragraph of the letter plays a crucial role.
It must contain: i. Name of the patient, ii. the purpose of the letter, and iii. the presenting condition/diagnosis.
2. Stick to the Task Requirements.
i. Read the case notes carefully and select the relevant information and eliminate the irrelevant one.
ii. Interpret the information in the case notes rather than copy pasting it.
3. Assessment Criteria.
i. Your writing must abide by the six points mentioned in the assessment criteria
i) Purpose
ii) Content
iii) Conciseness & Clarity
iv) Organisation & Layout
v) Genre & Style
vi) Language
ii. Adhere to the format.
iii Any error in the address, dates, greeting, patient's name, titles, gender or sign off can be hazardous.
4. Organisation.
i. Write in paragraphs
ii. Present each new idea in a separate paragraph.
ii. Topic sentence must be clear and concise.
iii. Use signal words.
iv. Maintain a logical flow.
v. Do not repeat transition words/phrases
vi. Follow a chronological or cause -and -effect order in presenting information
5. Maintain Clarity and Conciseness
i. Avoid vague expressions
ii. Avoid using complicated/overly complex sentences
iii. Provide specific details to support your arguments.
iv. Endure pronouns have clear antecedents to avoid confusion. Do not use a pronoun in the first sentence of a paragraph. You may repeat a noun to maintain clarity.
v. Do not misinterpret the patient's needs.
vi. Maintain accuracy in medication, dosage and the medical details.
vii. Over-writing will be penalised.
6. Lexical Resource
i. Use clinical language.
ii. Word choice and sufficient vocabulary are crucial.
iii. Avoid excessive repetition of words and phrases.
iv. Use synonyms and paraphrase language.
7. Proofreading.
i. Devote the last five minutes for proofreading.
ii. Never ever hand over your answer sheet without proof reading.
iii. Grammar, spelling, punctuation and legibility count much.
8. Time Management.
Reading Time : 5 minutes
Writing Time: 40 minutes
* Organisation: 5 Min.
* Writing: 30 min.
* Proofreading: 5 min.
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