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Occupational Therapy

Read the following information.

Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Occupational Therapy #7

Notes: Assume that today's date is 25 March 2024

You are a local occupational therapist. Today, you conducted a home assessment for Miss Sophia Rodriguez.

 

PATIENT DETAILS:

 

Name: Sophia Rodriguez (Miss)

DOB: 5 December 1998

Address: 789 Harbor Road, Harborview

Marital Status: Single

Occupation: College Student

Treating Doctor: Dr. Rebecca Miller, Harborview

 

Case Notes

Medical History: Miss Rodriguez sustained a severe hand injury in a car accident two months ago, resulting in multiple fractures. She has undergone surgery and requires rehabilitation to regain hand function. She is currently on leave from college.

 

Response to Problem: Miss Rodriguez is determined to recover and return to her college studies. She is highly motivated to regain her hand function and independence.

 

Occupational Performance:

Self Care: Struggles with activities like dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.

Academic: Unable to write or type effectively due to hand injury, impacting her college coursework.

Leisure: Enjoys painting and playing the piano but has been unable to participate fully.

Miss Rodriguez has a strong support network of friends and family.

 

25 Mar 2024

Plan for Improvement:

 

Provide hand therapy to regain hand strength and dexterity.

Teach adaptive techniques for self-care tasks and academic assignments.

Collaborate with her college to implement accommodations for her coursework.

Encourage participation in modified leisure activities that align with her interests and abilities.

Offer emotional support and counseling to address the emotional impact of the injury.

Regularly assess her progress and adapt the treatment plan to support her academic and personal goals.

 

Writing Task:

 

Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter to the patient’s doctor, Dr Miller, informing her of your assessment and recommendations for treatment. Address the letter to Dr. Rebecca Miller, Greenhills Medical Centre, 99 Major Street, Harborview. 

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.

Dr. Rebecca Miller

Greenhills Medical Centre

99 Major Street

Harborview

 

Re: Miss Sophia Rodriguez (DOB: 05/12/1998)

 

Dear Dr. Miller,

 

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to provide you with an update on the home assessment I conducted for our patient, Miss Sophia Rodriguez, following her severe hand injury sustained in a car accident two months ago.

Miss Rodriguez's injury resulted in multiple hand fractures, which required surgical intervention. She is now in need of rehabilitation to regain hand function, as it has significantly impacted her daily life and college studies. Currently, she is on leave from college, and her determination to recover and return to her studies is highly commendable.

Our comprehensive treatment plan for Miss Rodriguez involves several key components aimed at addressing her specific needs. Hand therapy is being provided to assist her in regaining hand strength and dexterity, crucial for both daily activities and coursework. To enhance her independence, Miss Rodriguez is learning adaptive techniques tailored for self-care tasks and academic assignments, taking into consideration her hand injury.

Collaborating with her college, we are working to implement necessary accommodations for her coursework, ensuring she can continue her studies effectively. Furthermore, we encourage her participation in modified leisure activities that align with her interests and abilities, such as painting and playing the piano. Recognizing the emotional impact of the injury, we offer Miss Rodriguez emotional support and counseling, prioritizing her well-being throughout the recovery process.

We are committed to regularly assessing Miss Rodriguez's progress and adapting the treatment plan as needed to support her academic and personal goals. Your continued collaboration in Miss Rodriguez's care is greatly appreciated.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require further information regarding Miss Rodriguez's progress or treatment plan.

 

Yours sincerely,

Occupational Therapist

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