OET Letter Writing - Top 8 Tips For Doctors & Nurses

Top 8 OET Referral Letter Writing Tips
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skills, being speci c for each professional (medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, etc.). Most
commonly, you will be required to write a referral letter, following the task instructions  OET NEWS (/BLOG/OET-NEWS/)
and using the given case notes. In order to be better prepared for this particular sub-
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READING/)
#1 Use the reading time accordingly
 IELTS PRACTICE TEST (/BLOG/IELTS-
At the beginning of the OET Writing sub-test, you will be given ve minutes as reading
time. Use it wisely and go through the task instructions, paying attention to essential PRACTICE-TEST/)
details. In there, you should nd out to whom you are writing and why; based on this
 IELTS SAMPLE REPORTS
information, it will be easier to select the case notes that are relevant to the reader.
Small bits of information can change the way you write the letter; for example, it (/BLOG/SAMPLE-IELTS-REPORTS/)
matters a lot if the medical professional is familiar with the patient or not.  IELTS SAMPLE ESSAYS
#2 Organize the case notes in a structured manner (/BLOG/IELTS-SAMPLE-ESSAYS/)
The rst and most important thing to remember is that case notes should be organized  IELTS SAMPLE LETTERS
in neat paragraphs. This will help you achieve a clear structure for the letter, with all (/BLOG/IELTS-SAMPLE-LETTERS/)
relevant information being included. Your letter should follow this structure: introductory
sentence, main and secondary issue, any other details and the request. The issues can
be medical or social, additional details can refer to medication and the request is
clearly for referral (to a speci c medical professional).
#3 Include at least one of the following points or both for a positive impact
main medical issue (diagnosis / surgery)
request/purpose in the introductory sentence
The introductory sentence should refer to the obvious medical issue, which can be
taken from the ‘admission diagnosis’ section. Based on the said problem, you should
refer the patient to a specialist physician for examination (the request). You can then
proceed to describe the issues more in detail, under the main medical issue (secondary
issue to follow).
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#4 Distinguish between main and secondary issues

The case notes can be useful in identifying valuable information regarding the main
issue. It is important not to confuse the main issue with the secondary one; for
example, if a patient su ers from headaches and dizziness, you have to determine
which one follows the other. The main and secondary issues should be described in
separate paragraphs, as mixing ideas in the same paragraph can result in a lower grade.
#5 Understand the task & check out samples

Read the OET writing task (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/vary-your-oet-writing-
sentence-types-simple-compound-and-complex/) instructions and the Writing Task as
many times as you can, with attention, so that you make sure you have understood
what you have to do. The better you understand the task, the bigger your chance
(https://edubenchmark.com/blog/oet-writing-referral-letter-case-notes/) of successfully
completing the Writing sub-test is going to be. Moreover, you should consider reading
the sample writing sub-test letters, as these can provide a clear picture of how such a
letter should be constructed.
#6 Write a separate paragraph for any other details

Perhaps one of the most di cult tasks is to decide which information a specialist might
need to know. After you have written the main and secondary issue paragraphs, be sure
to write a separate one for any other details. These should include related information
worth mentioning, even though it is not directly related.
#7 Referral explicitly described in the last paragraph

Even though you have mentioned the need for referral in the introductory sentence, it is
not enough. At the end of the letter, you will have to be more explicit and state the
request for referral. Use the information from the OET writing task instructions, as well
as from the discharge or management plan, to describe the request in a well-structured
manner.
#8 Your letter should tell a story to the reader

After you have selected and organized your case notes, it is time to transform them
into the actual letter. You should write the letter in a manner that it tells a story to the
reader; do not copy the case notes directly, as this is not recommended. Moreover, not
all the information included in the case notes is useful, some details are placed in there
to distract you.
Note: The OET Writing Correction Service (https://www.edubenchmark.com/oet-writing-
correction) at Benchmark Education Solutions is the only preparation companion you will
need to make ensure you go on to achieve A or B grade in the writing module. Our
teachers are seasoned medical professionals with ESL teaching experience. They will
point out and correct all minor issues of tenses, clauses, articles
(https://edubenchmark.com/blog/articles-made-easy-for-oet-candidates/), prepositions,
sentence formation (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/vary-your-oet-writing-sentence-types-
simple-compound-and-complex/), word choice, case notes interpretation and organisation
of information.
In conclusion, these are some of the most important referral writing tips to consider for
the OET Writing sub-test (https://edubenchmark.com/oet-writing-correction). It is always
a good idea to read the sample letters (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/category/oet-
sample-test/), as these can help you write a better referral letter.
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6 Quick Top Tips for OET 2.0 Reading Video Guide Notes into Sentences Effortlessly!
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sample-referral-letter/) writing-sub-test-structure-all-you-need-
to-know/)
OET Sample Referral Letter (Nurse)
Writing Sub-test OET Writing Sub-Test / Structure – All
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sample-referral-letter/) (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/oet-
writing-sub-test-structure-all-you-
need-to-know/)
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your-oet-writing-sentence-types-simple-
compound-and-complex/)
Vary Your OET Writing Sentence Types:
Simple, Compound and Complex
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38 thoughts on “Top 8 OET Referral Letter Writing Tips” Contact
presannajijesh says:
September 5, 2018 at 5:44 pm (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-45)
Please sent me some oet materials.Thanks
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Jannyne Phoebe Tiangson says:

October 14, 2019 at 6:50 am (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-1438)
Good day!i would like to ask if how much do you charge for OET Writing correction? Thanks you.
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Rooman Iqbal says:

December 23, 2018 at 2:48 pm (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-163)
Hi by profession I m a dr I need letter correction for medicine after payment u will provide task than I have to
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In how many days we will have done these 8 letters?
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December 26, 2018 at 3:22 am (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-170)
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Harjeet says:
April 8, 2019 at 8:58 am (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-550)
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Lovin Mathew says:

I have booked exams for May 18. Need help in writing. Is it possible to score b in just 15 days? If yes pls help.
This will be my 3rd attempt. I have scored c in writing all the time. Don’t know where I’m lacking. Need some
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Rosamma says:
May 1, 2019 at 1:45 pm (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-716)
My name is Rosamma I am planning to writing oet second time, if I write the letter will you be able to correct
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hii…how can I create an account in this??
I want to subscribe for writing..,,
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SOUMYA SATHEESAN says:

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Baljit Kaur says:

Hi my name is Baljit I want to improve my OET writing as i have given 3 writing test but got always c or c+. I
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Ramya lipson says:

Hi my name is Ramya…am a nurse…could you please tell me how can improve my writing
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Rinto james says:

Hi my name is rinto,I have appeared for OET twice and got 3BS ( Only C for writing).i am planning to write in
next couple of weeks .please advise me what to do
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Jiya Thomas says:
August 20, 2019 at 6:13 pm (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-1312)
Hi ….I am Jiya..I am a nurse by profession,If u don’t mind could you please help me out to clear my doubt that,
If I pay for one time how long I can submit the letters for correction.Please do reply.
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maricel de guzman says:

October 17, 2019 at 2:17 pm (https://edubenchmark.com/blog/top-8-oet-referral-letter-writing-tips/#comment-1448)
can i have more sample of referral letter. i was confused with the given example of my coach. she doesn’t want
me to use “in addition” she also does’nt give us a guide on how to write. if we will ask her, she also asked us
back the question we asked. Better to rvw here than to anybody, paying too much for4-5days only
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maricel de guzman says:

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Many thanks.
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Thanks so much for the lecture and explanations on oet writing. please help me in construction of the main
body.l can now write the introduction of the letter with the explanation you gave. thanks
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 OET WRITING (/BLOG/OET-WRITING/)

 OET READING (/BLOG/OET-READING/)

 OET GRAMMAR (/BLOG/OET-

 OET TEST DATES (/BLOG/OET-TEST-

 OET SAMPLE TEST (/BLOG/OET-

 OET SPEAKING (/BLOG/OET-

 IELTS LISTENING (/BLOG/IELTS-

 IELTS SPEAKING (/BLOG/IELTS-

(https://edubenchmark.com/oet-writing-correction)  IELTS READING (/BLOG/IELTS-

#2 Organize the case notes in a structured manner (/BLOG/IELTS-SAMPLE-ESSAYS/)

#4 Distinguish between main and secondary issues

#5 Understand the task & check out samples

#6 Write a separate paragraph for any other details

#7 Referral explicitly described in the last paragraph

#8 Your letter should tell a story to the reader

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