Medical Doctor Letter Outline

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[date]

[Recipient's Name]
[Recipient's Title/Position]
[Organization/Institution Name]

Dear [Recipient's Name/To Whom It May Concern],

1. Introduction

   • State the purpose of the letter clearly. Examples:

     • "I am writing to provide a medical certification for [Patient's Full Name]."

     • "This letter serves as a referral for [Patient's Full Name] to [specialist/treatment]."
       

2. Patient Information

   • Full Name: [Patient's Name]

   • Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]

   • Relevant Identification (e.g., Patient ID or Record Number): [Optional]
     

3. Medical History/Condition

   • Provide a concise summary of the patient’s condition or reason for the letter:

     • Date of diagnosis or condition onset.

     • Key symptoms, findings, or results (e.g., lab reports, imaging, etc.).
       

4. Treatment and Current Status

   • Outline the treatment plan provided or followed so far.

   • Current status of the patient:

     • Improving, stable, or requires further intervention.
       

5. Purpose/Recommendation

   • Specify the intention of the letter:

     • For Work: "The patient is currently unable to work due to [reason] and is expected to recover by [date]."

     • For Referral: "The patient is being referred for [specialty/procedure] due to [reason]."

     • For Other Purposes: Clearly outline.
       

6. Medical Opinion (if applicable)

   • Professional judgment regarding prognosis, fitness, or next steps.
     

7. Closing Remarks

   • Summarize the key message and offer further assistance if needed:

     • "Please feel free to contact me for further information regarding [Patient's First Name]'s medical status."

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Email]

[Your Company Name]

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