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✍️OET45 dk
WritingOET Exam Guide
45
minutes
1
questions
1
task type
45 minutes, 1 task. Scored on 6 criteria: Overall Task Fulfilment, Appropriateness of Language, Comprehension of Stimulus, Linguistic Features (Grammar & Cohesion), Presentation Features. Minimum B grade required.
Tested Skills
Referral letterDischarge summaryClinical writingReading case notes
Question Types
1Referral/Discharge Letter
Task Types
OET Writing
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Referral/Discharge Letter
Write a professional letter (referral, discharge, or transfer) based on case notes. Profession-specific task.
Strategies:
- •Use appropriate medical terminology for your profession
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Golden Tips
- ✓Select only the most relevant information from case notes
- ✓Use proper letter format (date, salutation, closing)
- ✓Expand abbreviations and convert notes into full sentences
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Including every detail from case notes instead of selecting relevant information
- ✗Using informal language or patient-facing tone instead of professional register
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Writing section
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Template
OET Writing Templates
Letter structures for each healthcare profession
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Guide
Sample Case Notes Practice
Practice converting case notes to professional letters
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