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Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Podiatry #3
Notes:
Today's date is 20 January 2029. You are a podiatrist at the Happy Feet Podiatry Clinic. A new patient, Mr. John Reynolds, has been referred to your clinic by his primary care physician for a painful bunion on his left foot.
PATIENT DETAILS:
Name: Mr. John Reynolds
DOB: 15 May 1960 (68 y.o.)
Social background: Married, two adult children
Occupation: Retired
General health: Good overall health, no significant medical conditions
Medical history:
No previous history of bunions or related foot conditions
Occasional lower back pain
Seasonal allergies
20 January 2029
Presenting problem: Mr. Reynolds reports experiencing significant pain and discomfort in his left foot. He describes a prominent bump at the base of his big toe, which his primary care physician believes is a bunion.
Symptoms:
Pain and tenderness around the base of the left big toe
Swelling and redness of the affected area
Difficulty wearing shoes that press against the bunion
Increased discomfort with prolonged standing or walking
Occasional callus formation on the sole beneath the bunion
Physical Examination:
Visible enlargement and redness at the base of the left big toe
Significant tenderness upon palpation
Mild swelling and warmth in the affected area
Evaluation of gait and posture
Diagnosis: Painful bunion (Hallux Valgus) on the left foot
Initial treatment: Begin with conservative management, including footwear recommendations, padding, and orthotics. If there is no improvement within six weeks, consider a follow-up appointment for potential surgical intervention.
Writing Task:
Write a referral letter to Mr. Daniel Adams, a fellow podiatrist at the Happy Feet Podiatry Clinic. Introduce Mr. John Reynolds as your new patient, provide details of his 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.