Model answer by Lifestyle Training Centre

The director,
Community child health service
41 Jones street, Ekbin.

25/07/09

Dear Director,
Re: Vamuya Obeki, 23 May 2005.

I am writing to refer Vamuya and his 2-year-old brother, Saeed, who need advice on recommended course of vaccines. Vamuya underwent treatment for acute meningoencephalitis, secondary to complications associated with mumps.

Vamuya, at present, exhibits good progress and seems to be completely recovered from acute meningoencephalitis as well as mumps. However, he needs to undergo neurological check up at your facility.

Vamuya’s family had migrated from Sudan to Australia in 2008 as refugees. Vamuya’s mother, Miri, is a housewife and the father, Abdullah, works in a factory. Abdullah speaks Dinka and Arabic and both the parents have limited fluency in English. Therefore, interpreter facility might be required for you to interact with the family. They live in rented accommodation.

Due to the loss of vaccination records, Vamuya’s parents are uncertain about the vaccination status of their children.

Based on the information provided, following Vamuya’s discharge today, we kindly request the provision of follow-up care for this family. Please educate them and administer the appropriate vaccinations to both children. Their residential address is attached to this letter. If you require further assistance, do not hesitate to contact me

Yours faithfully,
Registered Nurse.

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Writing task: Question

TASK 35. Today’s Date        25/07/09

Notes: Vamuya Obeki was admitted through the Children’s Emergency Department for acute meningoencephalitis as a result of a complication following mumps.

Patient History.  Address      : 32 Sexton St, Ekibin

Phone  : (07) 38485555

Date of Birth: 23 May 2005

Admitted          : 15th July 2009

Gender          : Male

Discharged : 25th July 2009

Country of birth: Sudan

Diagnosis        : acute meningoencephalitis

Social History. Parents         : Miri & Abdullah Obeki, refugees, arrived in Australia in 2008 Employment:

Abdullah: Golden Circle pineapple factory, shift worker                             

Miri     : housewife

Accommodation        : Recently moved to rental accommodation

GP          : No family doctor

Sibling : 2 year old brother, Saeed                 

Language        : Dinka, Arabic

Interpreter needs : Abdullah understands spoken English but has limited written skills. Miri has limited understanding of English. Abdullah attends English classes

Medical History: Parents state both children had some kind of vaccination at birth but the vaccination record has been lost. Parents unaware of vaccine for Mumps.

Discharge Plan: Appears to have fully recovered from mumps and acute meningoencephalitis. Will need advice on recommended vaccines for both children.

Will need neurological check-up.

Writing Task: Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to The Director, Community Child Health Service, 41 Jones Street, Ekibin, requesting follow-up of this family.

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