Write a letter to Ms Jane Graham, an occupational therapist (Newtown Occupational Therapy, 10 Johnston St, Newtown), detailing Mr Jones' situation and requesting an assessment of his workplace.

Ms Jane Graham Newtown Occupational Therapy 10 Johnston St Newtown 30 August 2019 Dear Ms Graham, Re: Mr Barry Jones, DOB: 11.06.1973 I am writing to request a workplace assessment for the above patient Mr Jones. He is a forklift driver but has been off work for three months after he injured his back at work trying to move a heavy box off the floor. Mr Jones has been seeing a physiotherapist for the past three months. He currently walks for 30 minutes per day although he reports that this is quite tiring. Mr Jones has been compliant with his physiotherapy and is recovering from his injury as expected. He is eager to return to work in some capacity but still gets some discomfort in his back if he sits for prolonged periods. Given that he is required to sit for long periods at work and occasionally required to perform heavy lifting, I do not believe he is ready to return to work in his previous capacity, but may return if it can be arranged for him to avoid heavy lifting and take regular breaks. Mr Jones's employer is supportive of his return to work. Could you please conduct an evaluation of Mr Jones' workplace and provide advice as to what duties he could perform there consistent with his recovery? Please contact me should you require any further information. Yours sincerely, Doctor

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Write a letter to Ms Jane Graham, an occupational therapist (Newtown Occupational Therapy, 10 Johnston St, Newtown), detailing Mr Jones' situation and requesting an assessment of his workplace.

Ms Jane Graham Newtown Occupational Therapy 10 Johnston St Newtown 30 August 2019 Dear Ms Graham, Re: Mr Barry Jones, DOB: 11.06.1973 I am writing to request a workplace assessment for the above patient Mr Jones. He is a forklift driver but has been off work for three months after he injured his back at work trying to move a heavy box off the floor. Mr Jones has been seeing a physiotherapist for the past three months. He currently walks for 30 minutes per day although he reports that this is quite tiring. Mr Jones has been compliant with his physiotherapy and is recovering from his injury as expected. He is eager to return to work in some capacity but still gets some discomfort in his back if he sits for prolonged periods. Given that he is required to sit for long periods at work and occasionally required to perform heavy lifting, I do not believe he is ready to return to work in his previous capacity, but may return if it can be arranged for him to avoid heavy lifting and take regular breaks. Mr Jones's employer is supportive of his return to work. Could you please conduct an evaluation of Mr Jones' workplace and provide advice as to what duties he could perform there consistent with his recovery? Please contact me should you require any further information. Yours sincerely, Doctor

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Case 03: Mr. Barry Jones

Lower Back Strain / Return to Work

Occupational English Test

Writing sub-test: Medicine

Reading time: 5 minutes · Writing time: 40 minutes

NOTES

Assume that today's date is 30 August 2019

You are a doctor at Newtown Medical Clinic. Mr Barry Jones is a regular patient of yours.

PATIENT DETAILS:

Name:

Mr Barry Jones

DOB:

11 Jun 1973 (age 46)

Address:

54 Woods Street, Newtown

Reason for presenting:

Wants to return to work after back injury – employer supportive

Medical history:

1988 – Appendix removed

Social background:

Married – Susan Jones, 3 children

Work – drives forklift in a large warehouse (requires prolonged sitting/occasional heavy-lifting)

Current medications:

Naproxen (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Carisoprodol (muscle relaxant, blocks pain)

Condition history:

31 May 2019

Presentation:

Hurt back lifting heavy box off floor at work

4 days since initial strain

No rest, pain worsening

X-ray:

No disc problems

Diagnosis:

Lower back strain – severe

Treatment:

Exercise: walking daily – gradual ↑time/distance

Referral to physio

Prescription:

naproxen and carisoprodol

30 days off work and certificate to give to employer

To review in 30 days

28 Jun 2019

Progress:

Back: Still sore

Moving very stiffly

Physio:

Exercises 'very painful' but Pt is compliant

Exercise:

Walking up to 10 min per day

Treatment:

Extended time off work – 30 days. To review in 30 days

29 Jul 2019

Progress:

Back: Recovering well – still in pain

Still moving very stiffly

Physio:

Attending regular appointments

Exercise:

Walking 15-20 mins per day – 'very tiring'

Treatment:

↑Naproxen dose

Extended time off work – 30 days. To review in 30 days

30 Aug 2019

Progress:

Back: Recovering well – still in pain

Moving stiffly but ↑ROM

Pain ↑after 20-30 mins of sitting or lying down

Physio:

Still attending appointments

Exercise:

Walking 30 mins per day – 'tiring'

Discussions:

Pt bored, discouraged, wants to return to work. Restless

Treatment:

Return to work if no lifting & with regular breaks

Letter to OT requesting assessment of workplace (advise on duties Pt can perform, etc.)

WRITING TASK

Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to Ms Graham, an occupational therapist, detailing Mr Jones' situation and requesting an assessment of his workplace. Address the letter to Ms Jane Graham, Newtown Occupational Therapy, 10 Johnston St, Newtown.

In your answer:

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Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences

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Do not use note form

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Use letter format

The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.