Ms Georgine Ponsford,

Resident Community Nurse,

Community Retirement Home
103 Light Street, Newtown

(Today’s date)

Dear Ms Ponsford,

RE: Mr Lionel Ramamurthy, aged 63 years

Mr Ramamurthy will be discharged tomorrow (11/2) from Newtown Public

Hospital back into your care following a bout of pneumonia. He was
admitted with acute SOB, wheezing, painful coughing, fever, sleeplessness
and general aches, and was hospitalised for seven days.

You’ll be glad to know that Mr Ramamurthy has made good progress

overall and is no longer feverish with his inflammatory markers having
normalised. He does, however, still have a dry cough. In addition, his
mobility has improved; he can now walk short distances without his
walking frame as well as use the shower and toilet independently.

Please make sure Mr Ramamurthy sits up as much as possible to ensure

postural drainage. In addition, he will need to continue his deep breathing
and coughing exercises (he may also need paracetamol for his chest and
abdominal pain).

Mr Ramamurthy will also need to be kept warm and encouraged to drink

plenty of fluids during his recovery period. His diet will also need to be
monitored as he did gain some weight during his stay.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Charge Nurse