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It includes candidate instructions, writing time and word-count expectations, a clinical case with patient background, symptoms, examination findings, and laboratory results. The case culminates in a referral writing requirement: drafting a letter to a gastroenterologist requesting urgent assessment and endoscopy. A model referral letter is provided, demonstrating how to convert notes into complete letter sentences and clearly communicate medical concerns.","MEDSAMPLE04  \nWRITING: QUESTION BOOKLET  \n\n| CANDIDATE NAME: |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| D.O.B.: | D D M M Y Y Y Y |  | PROFESSION:\u003Cbr>TEST DATE: |  |\n| VENUE: |  |  |  |  |\n| |  | Starting at the left, print your Candidate Number and fill in the corresponding circle below each number using a 2B pencil.\u003Cbr>|  | CANDIDATE DECLARATION\u003Cbr>By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way (other than to take the test) or assist any other person to disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice or information, you may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of the investigation may be passed to a third party where required.\u003Cbr>CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: |\n\n\n| INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES |\n| --- |\n| You must write your answer for the Writing sub-test in the Writing Answer Booklet. You must NOT remove OET material from the test room. |\n\n[www.oet.com](www.oet.com)  \n© Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment –ABN 51 988 559 414  \nOccupational English Test  \nWRITING SUB-TEST: MEDICINE  \nTIME ALLOWED: READING TIME: 5 MINUTES  \nWRITING TIME: 40 MINUTES  \nRead the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.  \n Notes:    \nAssume that today's date is 30 August 2019.  \nYou are a doctor in a city clinic. Mr Knowles is a new patient in your clinic.  \nPATIENT DETAILS:  \nName: Mr Adam Knowles  \nDOB: 22 Aug 1951 (age 68)  \nSocial background:  \nMarried, two grown-up children  \nRecently retired management consultant  \nPhysically active, plays tennis/walks dog  \nNon-smoker for past 10 years  \nSocial drinker Family history: Nil significant Medical background:  \nSevere childhood eczema  \n2008: gall bladder removed due to gallstones  \nHistory of depression past 4 years Medication: 2016: started SSRI (fluoxetine)  \n02 Aug 2019  \nDiscussion: Heartburn/indigestion – OTC antacids – ineffective  \nPt concerned ?hernia  \nObjective exam: Full exam performed: NAD  \nWt: 94kg  \nOmeprazole PPI 20 mg 2x/day for 8wks  \nOrdered FBC and liver function test  \nReview 4 wks  \n30 Aug 2019 No improvement in reflux symptoms  \nPt’s main concern is now back pain  \nNew symptoms: diarrhoea, pale stools, abdominal pain on eating, fatigue Wt Ô2kg since last appointment (now 92kg)  \nAbdomen tender on palpation, slightly swollen  \nYellow discolouration skin and eyes  \nPathology report:  \nBilirubin 9mg/dL (high)  \nAmylase 400 u/L (high)  \nALT 60 u/L (slightly high)  \nAlbumin 6 g/dL (high)  \nAlkaline phosphatase 120 u/L (slightly high) Discussion: Discussion of examination findings and blood results with Pt  \nPlan: Urgent referral to gastroenterologist for assessment and endoscopy  \n?Pancreatic malignancy – patient aware of possibility  \nWriting Task:  \nUsing the information given in the case notes, write a letter of referral to Dr Desai, a gastroenterologist at City Hospital, for assessment of Mr Knowles. Address the letter to Dr Dev Desai, Gastroenterologist, City Hospital, Easton.  \nIn your answer:  \n● Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences  \n● Do not use note form  \n● Use letter format  \nThe body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.  \nAny answers recorded here will not be marked.  \nOccupational English Test  \nWRITING SUB-TEST: MEDICINE  \nSAMPLE RESPONSE: LETTER OF REFERRAL  \nMEDSAMPLE04  \nDr Dev Desai Gastroenterologist City Hospital Easton  \n30 August 2019  \nDear Dr Desai  \nRe: Mr Adam Knowles  \nDOB: 22/08/1951  \nThank you for seeing Mr Knowles, a 68-year-old retired management consultant, who requires urgent investigation of his upper GI symptoms.  \nMr Knowles has lost 2kg over the last four weeks and his abdomen is slightly sw","cbCaioEnWvIfouwI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioEnWvIfouwI","pdf",993198,1,5,"English","en",105,"# Instructions to Candidates\n## Writing Task\n## Sample Response: Letter of Referral","[{\"question\":\"What does the writing task require for the Medicine sub-test?\",\"answer\":\"Write a referral letter to a gastroenterologist using the provided case notes, expanding relevant notes into complete sentences in letter format.\"},{\"question\":\"What clinical information must be included in the referral letter?\",\"answer\":\"The letter should cover the patient’s background, symptoms progression, examination findings, and blood test results, and it should state the urgency for assessment and endoscopy.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is an urgent gastroenterology referral needed in the case?\",\"answer\":\"The patient has worsening symptoms plus abnormal liver function and raised bilirubin and amylase, raising concern for a serious underlying condition that needs prompt investigation.\"}]","Medicine Writing Sub-Test - 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