3. Writing Subject / Re:
There are two kinds of subjects
Look at the samples:
You already know that there are two categories of letters. The first category includes transfer / discharge letters and the second category, information / advice letters. The chances of the first category is 95% while there is very little possibility for an information / advice letter.
Transfer / Discharge Letter | Information letter |
Re: Mr Holmes Smith, 66 years | Subject: Information about proper use of mask |
Re: Mr Holmes Smith, DOB 12 March 1980 | Subject: Regarding your daughter’s further care |
Attention:
- Re: You should write the name and age of the patient on the Re: line.
- Subject: The subject should be a noun phrase, like, “Regarding spread and care for threadworm-infestation.”
NB: Re: is short for “Reference.”
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