Hello I am a doctor from Egypt and I would like to emphasize that it is so interesting to learn OET from a doctor, Thank you for your effort Dr Hannah :) :)
It is a wonderful way of explaining how to write a referral letter. Please can you download a one more video of describing how to write a discharge letter , specially connecting with past medical hostory
Thank you for your videos, they are all useful. Please could you tell me if in the new writing criteria which is preferred the passive or active voice? Thank you
Thanks for watching! I'm not an OET examiner so I can't know for certain the answer to your question. From my perspective I think letters are better if they are at least partly in active voice. However you can still use passive voice if it is appropriate for the meaning you need to convey. I hope that makes sense!
So glad you found it useful! In real life, of course you must put your name! However in OET you do not need to sign your name as it is marked anonymously. I hope that helps :)
Hi Dr. Hannah, so we end with Yours Sincerely Doctor? Or is any name to be mentioned in place of doctor? Can you please comment on how to write the end?
I would end: Yours sincerely Doctor The OET is marked on your candidate number and not your name so you shouldn't sign your name. In real life you would sign: Yours sincerely Dr Sourav Das (also sincerely should be lower case, I was doing it wrong my whole life, as do many other professional people, until someone commented here and I realised I made the mistake in the video 🤦)
Very helpful ..thanks.. I have a query. Can u pls mention abt the type of referral letters coomonly asked for dr? Like to specialist/ psychologist/etc.. TIA
Your way is flowing like water. Would you give us more examples how to write the aim of the letter in the introduction, and how to avoid data repetition in the conclusion? Thanks you.
This is a really good suggestion! I will try to work on some examples. In the mean time, in my opinion some repetition is inevitable between the introduction and conclusion, so I wouldn't worry about it too much :)
Unless it was directly relevant to the timeline I would include medication in the "background" section. For most circumstances it would be appropriate to write current medication with past history.
If you are using my technique then there is not really a category of "present history". This would be "timeline" (otherwise known as "history of presenting complaint"). If the current medication is for an unrelated condition to the presenting complaint then this would fit better with the past history.
Regarding semi-colons, I do plan to make a video about them for the OET, but if you put "semi-colon list" into google/youtube there are a lot of great resources already!
This is specifically written for doctors, but some of the structure could apply to certain nursing letters. I have a free letter with sample answer on my website written by a colleague, nurse and English teacher if you'd like to check it out!
Thanks for your interest! I am currently not taking on new students but I offer 30 minute classes where I correct writing samples in class :) Check out my website for details! learnenglishforhealthcare.com/learn-with-me/
That is a very good question! I am also an English teacher so this is the exact type of question this channel is designed for! The short answer is the "a" is optional. It is correct with or without "a" The long answer is that "assessment" can be a countable OR a non-countable noun. The meaning is only slightly changed between the 2. In the countable sense you refer to 1 specific assessment by 1 specialist. In the uncountable sense you refer to assessment in general, that might involve a few appointments with different specialists (but might still be one). In most oet style letters both apply. Also, it comes down to common usage. In real life I find most referrals by native speakers use the uncountable form of assessment. However very few native speakers realise that there are 2 grammatical meanings of the word! I only learned this while studying for my English teaching qualification many years after qualifying as a doctor!
Thanks Hannah. Do you have any idea regarding the distribution of marks in Writing OET... What other tips would you advise to improve writing letters... Thanks for ur time.
We use "transfer" if you are physically moving the patient at that time. This would be common in the nursing exam if you are writing a letter for when a patient is transferred from a hospital to a nursing home for example. Additionally you can write "I am writing to transfer this patient back into your care" if the context is a specialist handing a patient back to the GP
Am not comfortable with the introduction saying I am writing to refer this patient without stating their names it’s rude and it’s like they’re just an object noooooo! I would think we replace that statement with, I am writing to refer Mary Tanned, 29years old patient with symptoms then you continue.
Hello I am a doctor from Egypt and I would like to emphasize that it is so interesting to learn OET from a doctor, Thank you for your effort Dr Hannah :) :)
My pleasure!
hi hannah i am preparing for oet exam and your videos have become my stress buster
omg, finally the best video. ILY
Your smile is very refreshing.. thank you for your videos😊
Thank you Dr. Hannah
So clear , professional and helpful 🌷🌷🌷
Glad it was helpful! :)
Finally found something really useful...thank you doc👏 keep doing
Can‘t agree more that allergy information should be mentioned.It would be lovely if there are more various examples for writing coming soon！Cheers！
Thanks Dr. Hannah, very helpful and I made it, one take OET and getting that desired score!
You are the best of the best .. thank you very much dear Dr. Hanna ❤🌺🌺🌺🌺❤
Thank you so much!!
It is a wonderful way of explaining how to write a referral letter. Please can you download a one more video of describing how to write a discharge letter , specially connecting with past medical hostory
I will certainly work on such a video, thanks so much for your lovely comment!
Thank you somuch for your help.....
We can improve our writing ....
I wish I can have a video on scanning and skimming ability and learning for reading subtest.
This is so helpful in my review Dr. Hannah. Thanks so much! ❤️
Excellent! I'm happy it's helpful!
Thank you. Please will like to see more videos
I will be making more soon :)
Thank you very much, Dr Hannah! It was so helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Very well explained, Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot very helpful. Can u please make an example letter on referring back to the patient 's GP especially what not to include even if relevant
Me again ..sorry I mean discharge letter to the patient 's GP
Thanks ... But how to write dis letter for nurses
There is an example letter for nurses (written by a nurse and English teacher) on my website for free :)
Amazing video... Soo helpful ..Thank you
My pleasure 😊
Your way of teaching is amazing.Could you post a nurse's letter ?
I am working on a collaboration with a British nurse and English tutor - watch this space!
Datz a wonderful and a clear lecture.pls I need a link for a personal lecture.thanks
Thanks you so much for your helpful tips.
Thank you Hannah for your tips!
You're so welcome!
This is really helpful
Thank you for the amazing video. All your videos are very educational and to the point. May I clarify if it’s ‘Yours Sincerely’ or ‘Yours sincerely’?
The correct form is actually "Yours sincerely" with NO capital. I only learned that I had been doing it wrong my whole life AFTER I made this video!
Wow, what an amazing explanation. You are really the best one clarifying how to manage OET writing.
That is grately appreciated doctor
If you could give another examples would be valued
Thanks
/these take a long time to write but I do plan on adding more eventually!
is it advisable to only concentrate referral letter only.
How can I download the document
Doctor its really useful. Amazing classess. I'm a nurse
It is very helpful...wish if you can show us another letter..it would be very appreciated... from Egypt with love🌷🌷
thanks! I will work on a new one as soon as possible!
thanks a lot ..you cleared all my points related to timeline and background thanks again... please make more videos on speaking and writing ..
I'm so glad you found this useful! More videos are coming soon!
Do you give online coaching Dr Hannah?
I'm afraid I don't do anything 1:1 at the moment as I'm working clinically full time :(
Thank you for your videos, they are all useful. Please could you tell me if in the new writing criteria which is preferred the passive or active voice? Thank you
Thanks for watching! I'm not an OET examiner so I can't know for certain the answer to your question. From my perspective I think letters are better if they are at least partly in active voice. However you can still use passive voice if it is appropriate for the meaning you need to convey. I hope that makes sense!
Thank you so much!! Very helpful indeed!!
I have one question though so we don't need to sign the letter with our name? Thnx again
So glad you found it useful! In real life, of course you must put your name! However in OET you do not need to sign your name as it is marked anonymously. I hope that helps :)
Appreciate your answer:) that makes sense. thank you.
Hi! can you please upload a video regarding oet letters for nurses.
Thank you, very informative.
God bless you
which date should we mention discharge date or exam date?
I would use the date on the exam paper that you would be writing the letter
Hi Dr. Hannah, so we end with Yours Sincerely Doctor? Or is any name to be mentioned in place of doctor? Can you please comment on how to write the end?
I would end:
Yours sincerely
Doctor
The OET is marked on your candidate number and not your name so you shouldn't sign your name. In real life you would sign:
Yours sincerely
Dr Sourav Das
(also sincerely should be lower case, I was doing it wrong my whole life, as do many other professional people, until someone commented here and I realised I made the mistake in the video 🤦)
Very helpful ..thanks.. I have a query. Can u pls mention abt the type of referral letters coomonly asked for dr?
Like to specialist/ psychologist/etc..
TIA
Mostly I have seen they ask for referral letters from a General Practitioner to any specialist who is also a doctor.
I am a nurse and I would like to get more videos
Fantastic! What kind of topics would you like to see?
Transfer letter and discharge letter
@@KirAnju1496 I am hopefully working on a collaboration with a British nurse, so watch out for updates!
Your way is flowing like water.
Would you give us more examples how to write the aim of the letter in the introduction, and how to avoid data repetition in the conclusion?
Thanks you.
This is a really good suggestion! I will try to work on some examples. In the mean time, in my opinion some repetition is inevitable between the introduction and conclusion, so I wouldn't worry about it too much :)
Is this only for Doctors or nurses too?
Thanks , please more video for speaking subtest
Thanks! I am working on a speaking video right now, I will upload soon!
@@LearnEnglishForHealthcare do u have online course?
@@shyrinu1729 not yet, maybe one day but I'm focusing on youtube and blog posts :)
Current medication to be written in past history?or writing after social history ?
Unless it was directly relevant to the timeline I would include medication in the "background" section. For most circumstances it would be appropriate to write current medication with past history.
@@LearnEnglishForHealthcare why can't we write in present history?
If more than 2 medication is there how can we write?how we put semicolumn?
If you are using my technique then there is not really a category of "present history". This would be "timeline" (otherwise known as "history of presenting complaint"). If the current medication is for an unrelated condition to the presenting complaint then this would fit better with the past history.
Regarding semi-colons, I do plan to make a video about them for the OET, but if you put "semi-colon list" into google/youtube there are a lot of great resources already!
Hey, is this for nurses too?
This is specifically written for doctors, but some of the structure could apply to certain nursing letters. I have a free letter with sample answer on my website written by a colleague, nurse and English teacher if you'd like to check it out!
Thank you 👍🏻
Do u make a writing correction? If so how much is for the letter? Thanks
Thanks for your interest! I am currently not taking on new students but I offer 30 minute classes where I correct writing samples in class :)
Check out my website for details!
learnenglishforhealthcare.com/learn-with-me/
Hi, might I ask you sth non-medical since you're a native British? Why didn't you put " a" before specialist assessment? Thank you in advance ♥️
That is a very good question! I am also an English teacher so this is the exact type of question this channel is designed for! The short answer is the "a" is optional. It is correct with or without "a"
The long answer is that "assessment" can be a countable OR a non-countable noun. The meaning is only slightly changed between the 2. In the countable sense you refer to 1 specific assessment by 1 specialist. In the uncountable sense you refer to assessment in general, that might involve a few appointments with different specialists (but might still be one). In most oet style letters both apply.
Also, it comes down to common usage. In real life I find most referrals by native speakers use the uncountable form of assessment. However very few native speakers realise that there are 2 grammatical meanings of the word! I only learned this while studying for my English teaching qualification many years after qualifying as a doctor!
Mam could plz upload sample case notes for nurses also
I will try to work on some in the future!
@@LearnEnglishForHealthcare That was a year ago, hope you later did? cos I really enjoyed your video
@@nurseliciageorge4388 There is a sample letter for nurses on my website :)
@@LearnEnglishForHealthcare Thank you so so much
@@nurseliciageorge4388 you're welcome :)
Ur sessions are too good...
thanks!
Hannah, how can i apply for the premium personlised lessons? Would you please share the link.
Hi! I am so sorry but I am not taking on new students right now. I will let you know when I am able!
Thanks Hannah. Do you have any idea regarding the distribution of marks in Writing OET... What other tips would you advise to improve writing letters... Thanks for ur time.
check out my video on the new writing mark scheme, it is explained with some tips on how to improve :)
It's absolutely great
Is it right if i start in the introduction , i am writing to transfer instead of refer
We use "transfer" if you are physically moving the patient at that time. This would be common in the nursing exam if you are writing a letter for when a patient is transferred from a hospital to a nursing home for example.
Additionally you can write "I am writing to transfer this patient back into your care" if the context is a specialist handing a patient back to the GP
As per new criteria is it ok to use it would be highly appropriated kind of structures 🤔thanks in advance
Hi! Thanks for your question, but I'm afraid I don't understand exactly what you are asking. Could you please rephrase your question?
best one. thanks
I am a nurse.i appeared oet 3 times.my writing score was c .do you have any online writing service.
I do but I am fully booked for the foreseeable future. Good luck on your journey though, you can and will improve your writing score!
Nice explanation
thanks so much!
Great 👍
Hi hannah , I am radiologist from france actually living in folkestone , where are you besed ? I wish you can give me one to one course .Regards.
I'm sorry I am not currently taking on any students :(
@@LearnEnglishForHealthcare Thank you for your response .
Thank you ma'am
lovely
Thanks!
Thx dr Hana
Good it is very helpful
Thank you so much!
Thanks
nice
Am not comfortable with the introduction saying I am writing to refer this patient without stating their names it’s rude and it’s like they’re just an object noooooo! I would think we replace that statement with, I am writing to refer Mary Tanned, 29years old patient with symptoms then you continue.
Hai
hi thanks a lot for helping can I have your face book account
the link is in the description, although I am very behind on replying to facebook messages I'm sorry
Thank you very much Dr Hannah! It was so helpful!
I'm so glad!