Ms Samantha Bruin,

Senior nurse,
Greywalls Nursing Home,
27 Station Road, Greywalls

(Today’s date)

Dear Ms Bruin,

RE: Mr Gerald Baker, aged 79

Mr Baker will be discharged back into your care on the 7/9 after
undergoing a total left hip replacement. He can bear his own weight, and
with the help of a wheelie walker can walk short distances.

After the operation, Mr Baker suffered from some disorientation, possibly

caused by the anaesthetic, which will require your ongoing observation. In
addition, his haemoglobin dropped temporarily, so please monitor him for
any signs of anaemia.

We have lent Mr Baker a wheelie walker as well as a wedge pillow and a

toilet raiser, the latter of which will need to be returned in two weeks. He
will need to continue his exercise program with an OT including a range of
stretching and strengthening exercises.

With regards to ongoing management, Mr Baker’s incision site requires

daily dressings, and the staples will need to be removed on the 21/9 at the
City Hospital Clinic where he should also undergo FBE and UEC tests. His
current medications include Aspirin 100mg post-operatively as well as
Panadeine Forte (max. 8 per day).

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

Yours sincerely,

Charge Nurse