OET Writing Practice Task – TEST 2
Scenario:
You are a registered nurse working at St. Mary’s Hospital. Your patient, Mrs. Angela Brown, is being discharged today.
Case Notes
Patient: Mrs. Angela Brown
Age: 72
Admission: 20 March 2025
Discharge: 27 March 2025
Diagnosis:
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Past Medical History:
Type 2 Diabetes for 12 years
Osteoarthritis (knees)
High blood pressure
Mild cognitive decline
Current Medications:
Metformin 500mg t.d.s.
Paracetamol 1g t.d.s.
Ciprofloxacin 500mg b.d. (complete 7-day course)
Lisinopril 10mg daily
Social History:
Widowed; lives alone
Two daughters (one local, one interstate)
Some memory lapses (occasionally forgets medications)
Walks slowly; uses walking frame
Meals-on-wheels already in place
Hospital Progress:
Responded well to antibiotics
Diabetic control improved
Needs assistance with medication compliance
Discharge Plan:
Monitor blood sugar levels
Assist with medication administration
Encourage fluid intake
Monitor for recurrence of UTI symptoms
Consider referral to memory clinic
Writing Task:
Write a letter to Ms. Julie Foster, the community nurse at Greenpark Community Centre, requesting home visits to assist with medication, monitor diabetes, and assess for any cognitive decline. Use letter format (180–200 words).