Oet Writing sample test

Time Allowed Reading Time: 5 minutes Writing Time: 40 minutes Read the case notes below and complete the writing task, which follows: Notes Mr Brian Alvarez, a 42 years old patient in your general practice Patient History Allergic to penicillin High pain tolerance Taking iron supplements, multivitamins and caffeine pills Surgery for torn ACL in 2005 Broken clavicle in 2008 Car accident resulting in neck and lower back pain in 2010 Social History Married, no children Works as janitor Plays tennis every two weeks 20/12/13 Subjective Tingling sensation in left arm and hand Occasional pain on left shoulder blade that irradiates to arm and neck It has been presenting for the last 2 weeks Pain can be relieved with painkillers Review in 1/12 Objective Poor posture with slouching Muscle presents inflammation Assessment Muscle strain Plan Pt was advised to rest and stop repetitive physical activity Suggest muscle training therapy for long-term improvement Ibuprofen 400mg p.r.n 15/01/12 Subjective Pain has stopped Pt will go back to usual activities Training therapy was not needed Objective No inflammation

Muscle feels supple Assessment Successful recovery 03/02/12 Subjective Severe scapular pain that irradiates down to left arm present at all times Numbness in left hand Pt has suffered from migraines in the last week Pain is not relieved by over-the-counter painkillers Objective Area presents inflammation X-rays show no fracture Assessment Suspected compressed never in left scapula Writing Task Write a referral letter to orthopedist Dr Melvina Cornell at the Trauma Department of Glasgow Royal Hospital, 84 Castle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City. In your letter:  Expand the relevant case notes into complete sentences.  Do not use note form.  The body of your letter should be approximately 180 ~ 200 words.  Use correct letter format.