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    John Smith, a 65-year-old male with risk factors of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease and stroke, presented with chest pain and was found to have ST segment elevation on ECG. The doctor refers Mr. Smith to a cardiologist, Dr. Michael Johnson, for further assessment and management of his symptoms, which are concerning for a potential heart attack based on the ECG findings. Relevant medical history, presenting symptoms, and examination findings are included in the referral letter for the cardiologist's reference to aid in further evaluation and treatment recommendations.

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    John Smith, a 65-year-old male with risk factors of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease and stroke, presented with chest pain and was found to have ST segment elevation on ECG. The doctor refers Mr. Smith to a cardiologist, Dr. Michael Johnson, for further assessment and management of his symptoms, which are concerning for a potential heart attack based on the ECG findings. Relevant medical history, presenting symptoms, and examination findings are included in the referral letter for the cardiologist's reference to aid in further evaluation and treatment recommendations.

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    John Smith, a 65-year-old male with risk factors of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease and stroke, presented with chest pain and was found to have ST segment elevation on ECG. The doctor refers Mr. Smith to a cardiologist, Dr. Michael Johnson, for further assessment and management of his symptoms, which are concerning for a potential heart attack based on the ECG findings. Relevant medical history, presenting symptoms, and examination findings are included in the referral letter for the cardiologist's reference to aid in further evaluation and treatment recommendations.

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    Doctors OET Writing Practice Test

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    John Smith, a 65-year-old male with risk factors of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease and stroke, presented with chest pain and was found to have ST segment elevation on ECG. The doctor refers Mr. Smith to a cardiologist, Dr. Michael Johnson, for further assessment and management of his symptoms, which are concerning for a potential heart attack based on the ECG findings. Relevant medical history, presenting symptoms, and examination findings are included in the referral letter for the cardiologist's reference to aid in further evaluation and treatment recommendations.

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    OET Writing Practice Test - Medicine

    Sample Case Notes

    Writing Subset: Medicine


    Time Allowed: Reading Time: 5 minutes
    Writing Time: 40 minutes

    Read the case notes and complete the task that follows Imagine today’s date as
    05/04/2022.

    Patient details:

    Name: John Smith


    Age: 65 years old
    Marital status: Married
    Occupation: Retired

    Personal History:

    Sedentary lifestyle
    Smokes cigarettes one pack per day

    Medical History:

    Hypertension - 2015
    Hypercholesterolemia - 2016
    Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - 2017
    Atrial fibrillation - 2019

    Family History:

    Father had hypertension and myocardial infarction


    Mother had type 2 diabetes mellitus and stroke

    Presenting Complaints:

    Chest pain
    April 04, 2023:
    John Smith presented with a complaint of chest pain that started an hour ago.
    He describes the pain as a pressure-like sensation that radiates to his left arm.

    He reports feeling short of breath and lightheaded. He has no previous history of


    chest pain, but he has a medical history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia,
    type 2 diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation.

    Upon examination, blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg, and an ECG reveals


    ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and AVF.

    Writing Task

    Using the information in the case notes, write a referral letter to Dr. Michael
    Johnson, a cardiology specialist, to further manage the patient. Address the
    letter to: Dr. Michael Johnson, Cardiology Clinic, 789 Maple Street, City Center,
    USA
    Answer Key - Sample Letter

    Dear Dr. Michael Johnson,

    I am writing to refer John Smith, a 65-year-old male patient who presented with a
    complaint of chest pain that started an hour ago. He describes the pain as a
    pressure-like sensation that radiates to his left arm. He reports feeling short of breath
    and lightheaded. Upon examination, blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg, and an ECG
    reveals ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and AVF. John has a medical history of
    hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation.

    John has no previous history of chest pain but has a family history of hypertension,
    myocardial infarction, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and stroke. He leads a sedentary lifestyle
    and smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.

    I am referring John to you for further assessment and management of his chest pain.
    Please find enclosed the case notes and examination findings for your reference. I
    appreciate your expertise in this matter and look forward to your recommendations for
    further treatment.

    Sincerely,

    [Your Name]

    [Medical Doctor]

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