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John Smith, a 65-year-old male with risk factors of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease and stroke, presented with chest pain and was found to have ST segment elevation on ECG. The doctor refers Mr. Smith to a cardiologist, Dr. Michael Johnson, for further assessment and management of his symptoms, which are concerning for a potential heart attack based on the ECG findings. Relevant medical history, presenting symptoms, and examination findings are included in the referral letter for the cardiologist's reference to aid in further evaluation and treatment recommendations.

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Doctors OET Writing Practice Test

John Smith, a 65-year-old male with risk factors of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease and stroke, presented with chest pain and was found to have ST segment elevation on ECG. The doctor refers Mr. Smith to a cardiologist, Dr. Michael Johnson, for further assessment and management of his symptoms, which are concerning for a potential heart attack based on the ECG findings. Relevant medical history, presenting symptoms, and examination findings are included in the referral letter for the cardiologist's reference to aid in further evaluation and treatment recommendations.

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OET Writing Practice Test - Medicine

Sample Case Notes

Writing Subset: Medicine


Time Allowed: Reading Time: 5 minutes
Writing Time: 40 minutes

Read the case notes and complete the task that follows Imagine today’s date as
05/04/2022.

Patient details:

Name: John Smith


Age: 65 years old
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Retired

Personal History:

Sedentary lifestyle
Smokes cigarettes one pack per day

Medical History:

Hypertension - 2015
Hypercholesterolemia - 2016
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - 2017
Atrial fibrillation - 2019

Family History:

Father had hypertension and myocardial infarction


Mother had type 2 diabetes mellitus and stroke

Presenting Complaints:

Chest pain
April 04, 2023:
John Smith presented with a complaint of chest pain that started an hour ago.
He describes the pain as a pressure-like sensation that radiates to his left arm.

He reports feeling short of breath and lightheaded. He has no previous history of


chest pain, but he has a medical history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia,
type 2 diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation.

Upon examination, blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg, and an ECG reveals


ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and AVF.

Writing Task

Using the information in the case notes, write a referral letter to Dr. Michael
Johnson, a cardiology specialist, to further manage the patient. Address the
letter to: Dr. Michael Johnson, Cardiology Clinic, 789 Maple Street, City Center,
USA
Answer Key - Sample Letter

Dear Dr. Michael Johnson,

I am writing to refer John Smith, a 65-year-old male patient who presented with a
complaint of chest pain that started an hour ago. He describes the pain as a
pressure-like sensation that radiates to his left arm. He reports feeling short of breath
and lightheaded. Upon examination, blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg, and an ECG
reveals ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and AVF. John has a medical history of
hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation.

John has no previous history of chest pain but has a family history of hypertension,
myocardial infarction, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and stroke. He leads a sedentary lifestyle
and smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.

I am referring John to you for further assessment and management of his chest pain.
Please find enclosed the case notes and examination findings for your reference. I
appreciate your expertise in this matter and look forward to your recommendations for
further treatment.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Medical Doctor]

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