OET Writing Practice Task – TEST 5
Setting: Hospital Neurology Ward
You are a registered nurse working at South Valley Hospital.
Patient Details:
Name: Mr. Peter Thompson
Age: 72
Admission Date: 8 April 2025
Discharge Date: 19 April 2025
Diagnosis: Left-sided ischaemic stroke
Affects: Right-sided weakness, mild speech impairment (dysarthria)
Medical History:
• Hypertension (15 years)
• Type 2 diabetes (diet-controlled)
• Ex-smoker (quit 5 years ago)
• Lives with wife (primary caregiver)
In-Hospital Management:
• Started on aspirin 100mg daily
• Physiotherapy and speech therapy initiated
• Dietitian review: soft food recommended due to mild swallowing difficulty
• Mobilises short distances with walking stick
Discharge Plan:
• Speech therapy to continue at home
• Home visits for physiotherapy
• Monitor BP and glucose levels
• Support for wife regarding care responsibilities
• Needs referral to stroke support group
Writing Task:
Write a letter to the community nurse, Ms. Clara Jennings, who will visit the patient at home. Include relevant medical, functional, and social details to assist her in continuing care.
Address the letter to:
Ms. Clara Jennings
Community Nurse
Northside Community Centre
Northside