Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
The Easy Guide to OSCEs for Final Year Medical Students covers, in a self-assessment format, over 99 sample OSCE stations including the standard history, examination and general skills stations. This edition includes additional commonly examined cases and instruction on how to interpret a paper.
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. It is an invaluable guide to all those preparing for the OSCEs.
Trade Review"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
Table of ContentsPREFACE, 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
