Read the following information.
Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Radiography #3
Notes:
Assume that today's date is 30 August 2019.
You are a radiographer at Green Valley Hospital. Today, you had to postpone an X-ray appointment for Mrs. Mary Johnson, a female patient, who was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Robert Johnson.
PATIENT DETAILS:
Name: Mrs. Mary Johnson
DOB: 22 Nov 1960 (58 y.o)
Address: 456 Oak Lane, Green Valley
Date: 30 Aug 2019
Request from: Dr. Susan Miller (orthopedic surgeon, Green Valley Hospital)
Exam required: X-ray left knee
Reason for procedure: Suspected meniscus tear
Medical history: Osteoarthritis, no known allergies
Recent history: Tripped and fell on a sidewalk yesterday
Radiography Notes:
2:30 pm Request for X-ray – Pt Mary Johnson
Patient expresses nervousness, accompanied by Mr. Robert Johnson
Mr. Johnson requests to be present during the procedure, reports his wife's anxiety
Advised Mr. Johnson must wear a lead apron during exposure
2:45 pm Chief Radiographer (Mr. Michael Turner) alerted to situation, requires the following before proceeding with X-ray:
Patient's anxiety, prefers Mr. Johnson to stay in the room
Mr. Johnson to stand behind the screen during exposure
Availability of another staff member to assist if necessary
3:00 pm Urgent pager from the ER requests immediate assistance with a trauma patient
No other staff available to assist X-ray – delay is expected to be about 1 hour
X-ray for Mrs. Johnson delayed
3:15 pm Patient and Mr. Johnson notified of the delay
Patient expresses understanding but remains anxious
No security concerns reported
Mr. Johnson suggests rescheduling the X-ray for tomorrow morning
Note to radiographer-on-duty tomorrow: inform about patient's anxiety, allow Mr. Johnson in the room, ensure patient comfort
Writing Task:
Using the provided information, write a letter to the radiographer, Ms. Jessica Adams, who will be on duty tomorrow to conduct the X-ray on Mrs. Johnson, to advise her of the patient’s history and precautions needed. Address the letter to Ms. Jessica Adams, Staff Radiographer, Green Valley Hospital. In your answer:
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Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences
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Do not use note form
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Use letter format
The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.