The unofficial guide to passing osces pdf download

This book is an informed, educational and abundantly illustrated guide to the imaging knowledge that medical students in the clinical years of their undergraduate studies will be required to get to know, understand and recall in order to negotiate successfully their finals exams. Via the popular and instructive case-based format, readers are guided through cases chosen specifically to reflect what the authors consider is necessary knowledge for finals, and imaging modalities that students can reasonably expect to encounter with a resulting emphasis on plain film with some CT and MR.

This book is designed to help the candidate in preparation for the newly revised oral examination or OSCE, the concluding element required to pass the MRCS examination. Success requires a solid working knowledge and a well-rehearsed examination technique.

A precise, structured and systematic routine is paramount. This technique, as outlined in this book, ensures key steps of the clinical examination are not accidentally omitted and under the pressure of the examination it provides the candidate with a starting point and framework for any case that one may encounter.

Based on the highly successful Insider Medical MRCS Examination Clinical Course, this book facilitates the pathway for a novice clinician to pass this challenging examination. College-approved, systematic, coherent and well-rehearsed examination routine for all the main systems are included.

As well as providing examination routines approved by many college examiners, the chapters also provide insider tips on how to pass the examination and identify mistakes commonly made by many candidates. This easy-to-use book covers the key competencies that will be tested during your Objective Structured Clinical Examinations whether you are still studying or in practice. Written in a concise and accessible way, all types of situations are covered from responding to a specific symptom to solving calculations.

The scenarios read like tasks at an OSCE station and are accompanied by: i Learning objectives; ii Questions and answers; iii Feedback and revision points; iv Key references and further reading. The examples vary in complexity, ranging from early undergraduate years through to postgraduate.

With over 70 practice scenarios, this book will support you throughout your training and ensure your best performance on the day of the exam. Now in full colour throughout! Over 25, copies sold! Clear, step-by-step guides to each examination, including useful things to say to the patient or an examiner , detailed descriptions of special tests, etc. In a separate column is a collection of key information: potential findings, differential diagnoses of clinical signs and practical tips.

On the following pages there are facts relating to that particular examination and, in many sections, there are also tips on how to present your findings succinctly - a skill which is crucial to master for exam success.

Amazon5-star reviews: "I rarely write a rave review butthis one is warranted. It helped me do really well inmy third year OSCE. Highly recommended to all medical students out there! It describes the examinations in a clear systematic manner which is easy toremember. It includes over scenarios, covering medical history taking, clinical examination, practical skills,. The Unofficial Guide to Prescribing e-book. The Unofficial Guide to Prescribing lays out the practical steps of how to assess, investigate and manage a patient, with a focus on what to prescribe and how to prescribe it.

Its aim is to empower newly graduated junior doctors to excel at dealing with emergencies and handling complex prescribing. The Unofficial Guide to Radiology. This book teaches systematic X Ray analysis, starting with X Rays and multiple choice questions, forcing students to think as they would in real life clinical scenarios.

Large high quality images are used, both annotated and non annotated versions to reinforce learning. Based on the Royal College of Radiologist core. The bonus X-ray chapter provides over 50 further X - ray cases to help consolidate the reader's knowledge and provide an opportunity to practice the skills they have learnt. In addition to these four core chapters the introductory chapter covers the very basic science behind X-rays, the relevant legislation controlling X-rays and tips on how to request radiology examinations.

Additionally a chapter is devoted to other important imaging investigations, such as computed tomography CT , magnetic resonance imaging MRI and ultrasound, covering the details of what the examinations involve, their common indications and contraindications and key imaging findings. The Unofficial Guide to Radiology is written by both radiologists and clinicians, and reviewed by a panel of medical students to ensure its relevance.

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