Overview
This review book comprehensively covers most aspects of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Each chapter provides a meticulous overview of a topic featured in the OSCE, including general surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, hematology, and ethics. Common scenarios for each topic are featured in every chapter, accompanied by instructions and tips on how to take a patient's history, diagnose a patient, discuss treatment options, and address patient concerns under each scenario. Possible areas of difficulty, common candidate mistakes made, and important differential diagnosis are outlined in each chapter. The text is also supplemented with check-lists, photographs, and tables for enhanced readability and ease of use. Written by experts in their respective fields, The Objective Structured Clinical Examination Review is a valuable resource for medical students and residentspreparing for the OSCE.
Full Product Details
Author: Mubashar Hussain Sherazi ,
Elijah Dixon
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Edition: 1st ed. 2019
Weight: 1.705kg
ISBN: 9783319954431
ISBN 10: 3319954431
Pages: 478
Publication Date: 15 November 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
“The audience is medical students and healthcare professionals. ... It is quite a lofty goal to address all the possible scenarios that might be tested in an OSCE since all areas of medicine are potential testing items. The breadth of information demands tight organization, consistency, and good references to help students know which critical skills to master and how to direct their studying more effectively. At this point, the book serves as a good physical examination reference … .” (Debra S Leizman, Doody's Book Reviews, November 22, 2019)
The audience is medical students and healthcare professionals. ... It is quite a lofty goal to address all the possible scenarios that might be tested in an OSCE since all areas of medicine are potential testing items. The breadth of information demands tight organization, consistency, and good references to help students know which critical skills to master and how to direct their studying more effectively. At this point, the book serves as a good physical examination reference ... . (Debra S Leizman, Doody's Book Reviews, November 22, 2019)
Author Information
Mubashar H. Sherazi, BSc, MBBS, LMCC (Canada), MRCGP (INT), Cert EM (ACEM Australia)Mallacoota Medical CentreMallacoota, VictoriaAustralia Elijah Dixon, MD, BSc, MSc (Epi), FRCSC, FACSAssociate Professor of Surgery, Oncology, and Community Health SciencesService Chief, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic SurgeryUniversity of CalgaryFoothills Medical CentreDivision of General SurgeryCalgary, AlbertaCanada
