OET Writing (Dietetics) Pt: Mr Tim Langham
Dr Bruce Russell The General Practitioner Health First Clinic 123 High Street, Newtown Date: 14 March 2019 Dear Dr Russell Re: Mr Tim Langham DOB: 01 August 1995 Thank you for referring Mr Langham, who requires dietary advice. He has been diagnosed with anaemia. Today, Mr Langham presented with the complaints of mild depression and lethargy. Although he has experienced recent weight loss, his BMI remains within the normal limits (20.4). The biochemical data shows that hemoglobin is below the normal range, and he is on B12 injection on every 3-6 months. Regarding his dietary information, Mr Langham consumes an excessive amount of carbohydrates, and fats. His dietary pattern shows a reduction in the absorption of iron from the foods; therefore, consumption of dairy products is to be reduced. During the discussion, Mr Langham was counselled to increase the vegetarian sources of iron, such as legumes, leafy vegetables, dried apricots figs, nuts, vitamin- food...