OET Writing: Referral Letter Essentials 2

Question 1

In an OET referral letter, what should the first paragraph typically establish?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the letter and patient identification

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The discharge medication list

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The hospital billing details

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The writer's personal qualifications

Question 2

Which salutation is most appropriate when the recipient's name is provided as 'Dr Jane Smith'?

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Dear Dr Smith,

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To whom it may concern,

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Hi Jane,

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Dear Sir/Madam,

Question 3

What is the recommended word count range for an OET referral letter?

Accepted Answer

180-200 words

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50-80 words

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350-400 words

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600+ words

Question 4

When the case notes give the patient's age and the letter is to a specialist, the age is best mentioned where?

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In the introduction with patient identification

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Only in the final paragraph

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Omitted entirely

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In the subject line only

Question 5

Which closing is correct when you opened with 'Dear Dr Smith,'?

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Yours sincerely,

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Yours faithfully,

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Best wishes,

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Cheers,

Question 6

What should you do with case-note information that is irrelevant to the referral's purpose?

Accepted Answer

Omit it to keep the letter focused

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Include all of it for completeness

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List it in bullet points at the end

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Add it to the subject line

Question 7

The main request of a referral letter should be expressed using what kind of language?

Accepted Answer

Polite, clear request phrasing such as 'I would appreciate your assessment'

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Demanding commands

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Vague hints

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Medical abbreviations only