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  1. Which is the most appropriate opening for a formal referral letter to a named specialist?

    Answer: Dear Dr Smith,

    When the recipient is named, 'Dear Dr Smith,' is the correct formal salutation.

  2. If the recipient's name is unknown, which salutation is most suitable?

    Answer: Dear Sir/Madam,

    'Dear Sir/Madam,' is appropriate when the recipient is not named.

  3. What should the opening paragraph of an OET letter usually state?

    Answer: The purpose of the letter and patient introduction

    The first paragraph introduces the patient and states the letter's main purpose.

  4. Which closing matches a letter that began with 'Dear Dr Smith,'?

    Answer: Yours sincerely,

    A named-recipient salutation pairs with 'Yours sincerely,'.

  5. Which closing pairs correctly with 'Dear Sir/Madam,'?

    Answer: Yours faithfully,

    An unnamed salutation pairs with 'Yours faithfully,'.

  6. How should patient information from the case notes generally be presented in the letter?

    Answer: Transformed into full, cohesive sentences

    Case-note details should be expanded into complete, connected sentences.

  7. What is the best way to handle dates and chronology in the body of the letter?

    Answer: Present events in a logical, usually chronological order

    Presenting the patient's history in a clear chronological sequence aids the reader.

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