WRITING TEST 10

Time allowed:

Reading Time: 05 Minutes

Writing : 40 Minutes

Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.

Case Notes:
Hospital: Bloombay Hospital
Patient Details
Name of the Patient: Agnes Moore
Age: 53
Height: 5’2”
Weight: 140 lbs.
Telephone number: +61 2 9126 9264
Social History: Husband is retired
One daughter (married and settled in London)
Address for correspondence: 1/11-13 Albany St, St Leonards NSW,
Australia.

Patient Medical History

Dx: Hypertension and diabetes (diagnosed on May 12, 1993)
Peripheral Artery Disease of the Legs (December, 2003)
Left foot turns out on ambulation (her husband stated that she has a
weak ankle and chronic burning pain in it)
Admitted: Admitted on 2nd April, 2011 due to problems with breathing
BP was noted as 170/110 mm Hg
Lisinopril was given
Condition was noted as stable (needs regular check-ups)
Tests conducted: urine test & blood test (normal)
Medical Course: Recommended the same prescription that the patient
was using for Hypertension / Diabetes
WRITING TASK:
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to Dr. Ferret
Meynell, 38 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW, Australia, explaining the
condition of the patient in detail and highlighting the medication and
care which is required.

In your answer:
 Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences
 Do not use note form
 Use letter format

The body of the letter should be approximately 180-200 words.