Overview

The final year Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) test a broad range of practical skills, knowledge, examination technique and communication abilities, and can be a daunting prospect. This newly edited comprehensive revision aid covers, in a self-assessment format, 99 sample OSCE stations including the standard history, examination and general skills stations. With newly created colour illustrations and clinical photographs, the clear layout and easy-to-read style prepares students for the examination environment and focuses on the specific areas and responses examiners look for. The step-by-step guide provided for each OSCE station includes techniques on how to pass, what to say, what to ask for and what to do. New to this edition are additional commonly examined cases and instruction on how to interpret a paper. Key Features Comprehensive OSCEs resource for finals Self-testing and scoring system for OSCEs Exemplar presentations with each case for revision Summary tables at the end of cases.

Full Product Details

Author:   Nazmul Akunjee ,  Muhammed Akunjee ,  Dominic Pimenta ,  Dilsan Yilmaz
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Weight:   0.884kg
ISBN:  

9781910227084

ISBN 10:   1910227080
Pages:   370
Publication Date:   01 February 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PREFACE, MARKING SCHEMES, HISTORY TAKING CHAPTER 1.1 General medical history CHAPTER 1.2 Rheumatological history CHAPTER 1.3 Chest pain CHAPTER 1.4 Breathlessness CHAPTER 1.5 Loss of consciousness CHAPTER 1.6 Headaches CHAPTER 1.7 General surgical history CHAPTER 1.8 Urological history CHAPTER 1.9 Abdominal pain CHAPTER 1 .10 Breast lump EXAMINATIONS CHAPTER 2.1 Cardiovascular CHAPTER 2.2 Respiratory CHAPTER 2.3 Abdomen CHAPTER 2.4 Cranial nerve examination CHAPTER 2.5 Upper limb neurological exam CHAPTER 2.6 Lower limb neurological examination CHAPTER 2.7 Cerebellar exam CHAPTER 2.8 Speech CHAPTER 2.9 Eye CHAPTER 2.10 Ear CHAPTER 2 .11 Nose CHAPTER 2.12 Arterial circulation 1CHAPTER 2.13 Venous circulation 1CHAPTER 2.14 Ulcers CHAPTER 2 .15 Neck lump CHAPTER 2 .16 Lymphatic system examination CHAPTER 2.17 Thyroid CHAPTER 2.18 Breast CHAPTER 2.19 Rectal CHAPTER 2.20 Inguinal scrotal CHAPTER 2.21 Gals (gait, arms, legs, spine screen) CLINICAL SKILLS CHAPTER 3.1 Hand washing CHAPTER 3.2 Venepuncture CHAPTER 3.3 Cannulation CHAPTER 3.4 IV infusion CHAPTER 3.5 Blood transfusion CHAPTER 3.6 Intravenous injection CHAPTER 3.7 Intramuscular injection CHAPTER 3.8 Male catheterisation CHAPTER 3.9 Nasogastric intubation Pat Contents - MANAGEMENT OF THE ACUTELY UNWELL PATIENT; PRESCRIBING; CHAPTER 5.7 Hyperkalaemia COMMUNICATION SKILLS; EVIDENCE APPRAISAL

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Refreshing and highly relevant. All clinical knowledge has been thoroughly researched and is in line with current evidence and guidelines. This is an excellent book that will reward all those who study and apply it in the all-important finals! -Edward Lamuren

Author Information

Muhammed Akunjee MBBS MRCGP PgCert (Diabetes) PgCert (MedEd). Currently a GP Principal in North London (since 2007) and Clinical Director for the local PCT. Nazmul Akunjee has recently completed his GP vocational training and is currently a GP Principal. Dominic Pimenta and Dilsan Yilmaz graduated MBBS from UCL in 2012. Both achieved distinction in the MBBS. Now in their foundation year, they run regular final year courses on OSCEs and SBAs (single best answer questions) preparing medical students for Finals.

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