Read the following information.
Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Dietetics #2
Notes: John Anderson was referred to you by his primary care physician for diabetes management.
PATIENT DETAILS:
Patient: Mr. John Anderson
DOB: 10th December 1965
5th November 2023
Presenting Complaint: Poorly controlled diabetes
History of Presenting Complaint: Frequent thirst, excessive urination, fatigue, unexplained weight loss Type 2 Diabetes diagnosed in 2010
Past Medical History: Hypertension, diagnosed in 2012
Hyperlipidemia, diagnosed in 2015
No history of cardiovascular events
Anthropometric Data:
Height: 175cm
Weight: 90kg
BMI: 29.4
Biochemical Data:
HbA1c: 9.5% (Ref range: < 6>
Fasting Blood Glucose: 200 mg/dL (Ref range: 70-100 mg/dL)
LDL Cholesterol: 160 mg/dL (Ref range: < 100>
Blood Pressure: 140/90 mm Hg
Medication: Metformin (1000mg) twice daily
Amlodipine (5mg) once daily
Atorvastatin (20mg) once daily
Aspirin (81mg) once daily
Social History: Married, non-smoker, occasional alcohol use (2-3 drinks/month)
Sedentary lifestyle, office job
Family history of type 2 diabetes
Dietary Information:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with almond milk and berries
Lunch: Grilled chicken breast with vegetables and quinoa
Dinner: Baked fish with brown rice and steamed broccoli
Snacks: Carrot sticks with hummus
Management:
Advice given: Intensify glucose control with lifestyle changes and medication adjustment
Modify diet to lower carbohydrate intake Increase physical activity
Monitor blood glucose regularly
Immediate plan: Schedule frequent follow-up appointments to monitor progress
Adjust Metformin dose and consider additional diabetes medication if necessary
Writing Task:
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter back to the referring primary care physician, Dr. Lisa Roberts, Healthwise Clinic, 789 Oak Street, Townsville. 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.