A physician wants to inform another physician about an operation she performed.

Which type of writing would not be appropriate for this audience and purpose?

a letter describing the operation in detail

an e-mail describing the operation

a report in the patient’s chart detailing the operation

a humorous essay on the behavior of patients

A humorous essay on the behavior of patients would not be appropriate for informing another physician about an operation. This type of writing would not convey the necessary medical information and could be seen as unprofessional or inappropriate for discussing a serious surgical procedure.