Write a letter of discharge to Ms Rudik, the community Nurse, informing her about patient's condition and her medical and social needs.
Mr Jane Rudik Community Nurse Newtown Community Health Centre Newtown 15 July 2017 Re:
Ms
Mary Bell
Age: 66 years Dear Ms
Rudik, I am writing regarding Ms
Bell
, who was admitted to our hospital due to
unstable diabetes
mellitus followed by a infected neuropathic wound
. She is due to
be discharged today, 15 July 2017, and will require nursing management and support with social needs. On admission, Ms
Bell
reported periodic problems with self administration of medicine. She is currently on Glibenclamide and Metiform for diabetes
and now, she's been prescribed Amoxicillin with Clauvulanate for infected wound
on her left foot. During her staying, her nursing assessmeent consisted on daily wound
dressing with saline solution, antibioticotherapy medication 3 times daily, which she is due to
continue at home. Ms
Bell
, lives alone with no family or friends around. Although
she receives a pension, Ms
Bell
complains that the amount of money isn't enough for daily basis and therefore
she is having problems mantaining good quality of food at home. She reported an increase in achohol intake and very little interest of going out of the house since her retirement. Ms
Bell
has an unstable diabetes
mellitus due to
diabetes
mellitus, which she struggles to self medicate corrently. I would highly appreciate if you can provide ongoing care for wound
healing, medication compliance, and also
support Ms
Bell
with her social issues. For the wound
healing process, it is recommeded daily dressing, cleaned with saline water. Please note that the margin of the ulcer needs to be closely monitored. Regarding to her social challenges, Ms
Bell
would benefit of a referral to your community social worker, which I belive would be the right person to provide insights on realistic income from producing activities at home. If you have any quiries, please contact me. Kind Regards, NurseSubmitted by talitamartinsgo on
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- A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
- The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
- A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)
When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.
All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.