Sample Model Letter 5

21/05/09

The Director
Blue Nursing Service
207 Sydney Street
New Farm, 4106

Re: Ms Annette McNamara

DOB 14.06.1936

I am writing to request daily visits by the Blue Nurses to provide support for this patient, an aged pensioner
who lives on her own.

Ms McNamara was admitted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital on 20th May following a fall down a flight of
stairs at her flat. She sustained a fractured right wrist, lacerations to her left hand which required stitches and
severe bruising to her right shoulder and lower back. Providing there are no complications, hospital discharge
is scheduled for 22 May. She has a 10.30am appointment on 31/05/09 at our Out Patient Department to
remove the stitches and review her situation.

Meals on Wheels and a home physiotherapist visit are being organised by a social worker. Ms McNamara will
also require assistance with showering and to have her left hand wound dressed.

Ms McNamara’s current medications are Karvea 150mg daily to control high blood pressure, Normison 10mg as
required for insomnia and 2 Panadol 4 hourly while pain persists. She moved to a new flat recently and has lost
her usual social contacts. Her next of kin is a niece, Stella who can be contacted on 075 5984 7216.

Please contact me if you require any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Grace Jones
Ward C 25
Princess Alexandra Hospital

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