Writing
The Writing sub-test consists of one profession specific task based on a typical workplace situation. The writing test takes 45 minutes to complete – 40 minutes to write your letter and 5 minutes at the start to read the case notes on which to base your writing. The Writing sub-test has the following structure:
The task is to write a letter, usually a referral letter but sometimes a different type of letter such as a letter of transfer or discharge, or a letter to advise or inform a patient, carer, or group.
Along with the task instructions, you will receive stimulus material (case notes and/or other related documentation) which includes information to use in your response.
To effectively give the right kind of care to patients, healthcare professionals need more information than just the high-level overview outlined in the first paragraph. You also need to expand your opening, with relevant information.
OET uses a range of letter types to assess writing skills, including referral, discharge, transfer etc. You will also be writing about a unique patient who will have a unique set of healthcare needs.
This means the purpose of your next letter will be markedly different to others you have read or written yourself. Make sure you have a unique purpose for your unique letter.
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Marking
Two OET assessors use the official OET Writing criteria to rate your performance.
Test structure
The task is to write a letter in response to a set of notes. There is five minutes of reading time at the start and then you have 40 minutes to write.
Relevance is key in writing as healthcare personnel have no time.
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