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Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Podiatry #2
Notes:
Today's date is 15 November 2029. You are a podiatrist at the Healthy Steps Podiatry Clinic. A new patient, Ms. Sarah Mitchell, has been referred to your clinic by her primary care physician for an evaluation and treatment of a suspected ingrown toenail in her right big toe.
PATIENT DETAILS:
Name: Ms. Sarah Mitchell
DOB: 20 March 1985 (44 y.o.)
Social background: Single, no children
Occupation: Office manager
General health: Overall good health, no significant medical conditions
Medical history:
No known history of ingrown toenails
Mild seasonal allergies
15 November 2029
Presenting problem: Ms. Mitchell reports experiencing discomfort and pain in her right big toe for the past week. Her primary care physician suspects an ingrown toenail and has referred her to your clinic for further evaluation and potential treatment.
Symptoms:
Pain, redness, and swelling in the right big toe
Sensation of pressure and discomfort on the side of the nail
Difficulty wearing closed-toe shoes
Mild drainage of clear fluid
Physical Examination:
Redness and swelling on the lateral edge of the right big toe
Warmth and tenderness in the affected area
Evidence of mild granulation tissue
No signs of infection spreading beyond the toe
No lymphadenopathy or systemic symptoms
Diagnosis: Suspected ingrown toenail in the right big toe
Initial treatment: Begin with conservative management, including warm water soaks, advice on proper nail trimming techniques, and monitoring for improvement. If there is no improvement within two weeks, consider a follow-up appointment for potential nail avulsion.
Writing Task:
Write a referral letter to Ms. Linda Davis, a colleague podiatrist at the Healthy Steps Podiatry Clinic. Introduce Ms. Sarah Mitchell as your new patient, provide details of her diagnosis, and describe the initial treatment plan.
In your answer:
? Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences
? Do not use note form
? Use letter format
The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.