OET WRITING PRACTICE TEST 36 – Referral Letter (Specialist)
Writing Task:
Write a referral letter to an endocrinologist (Dr. Anna Patel, Endocrine Centre, 22 Hope Street, Perth) regarding Mr. Samuel Turner. Use full letter format (OET style).
Patient Details:
• Name: Samuel Turner, aged 62
• Address: 14 Oak Road, Perth
• Type 2 Diabetes for 12 years
• Diagnosis: Recent HbA1c 9.5%, poor glycaemic control
Medical History:
• Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, non smoker, overweight (BMI 31)
• On Metformin 1?g bd and glimepiride 4?mg daily
Current Information:
• Patient reports recurrent episodes of fatigue, blurred vision, and nocturia
• Despite compliance, glucose readings remain >14 mmol/L fasting
Plan:
• Refer for specialist assessment to evaluate need for insulin initiation or medication adjustment
• Dietary and lifestyle counselling already provided