OET Tips and Tricks by KU Education, Jaffna.
In the Occupational English Test (OET) writing sub-test for
doctors, candidates can expect to encounter various types of questions that
assess their ability to communicate effectively in a healthcare context. Here
are the common types of questions that come in the OET writing sub-test for
doctors:
Referral Letter:
Candidates may be asked to write a referral letter to another healthcare professional, such as a specialist or consultant, providing relevant information about a patient's medical history, symptoms, and the reason for referral.
Discharge Letter:
Another common task is to write a discharge letter summarizing a patient's diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care after being discharged from a healthcare facility.
Case Note:
Candidates may need to write a case note
documenting a patient encounter, including relevant details such as the
patient's chief complaint, medical history, physical examination findings, and
proposed management plan.
Medical Report:
Writing a medical report based on a set of
patient data, test results, or clinical findings is another possible task. This
may involve synthesizing information to provide an accurate assessment and
recommendations.
Medical Article:
In some instances, candidates may be
required to write a medical article on a specific topic related to their field
of expertise, such as recent advances in treatment modalities, guidelines for
managing a particular condition, or research findings.
Patient Information Leaflet:
Candidates may also be tasked
with creating a patient information leaflet explaining a medical condition,
treatment options, potential side effects, and self-care strategies in clear
and accessible language.
