Clinical finals and how to pass them OSCEs, short cases and long cases

• Other Authors: Hanretty, Kevin P. (Editor), Turner, Tom (Editor), McGregor, John R. (Editor), Hood, Stuart 1915- (Editor), Hunter, Robert (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Churchill Livingstone 2004
• Edition: Second edition
• Subjects: Clinical medicine > Study guides > Examinations; Clinical medicine > Outlines, syllabi, etc.; Clinical medicine > Examinations, questions, etc.
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• Physical Description: xviii, 337 pages 19 cm
• ISBN: 0443073597

This is a practical revision book for learning techniques to pass clinical examinations in all the major clinical subjects for final examinations. The book covers Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. Each section starts with advice on the general aspects of examination of the patients, followed by a series of clinical problems presented in the form of cases. Each case includes a fact file of key points to remember about this condition, and advises on the likely discussion points that can be asked. The book outlines in each clinical problem the likely use of OSCE, short and long case examinations. Very practical book Will help pass difficult exams Covers all the clinical subjects Reflects the way that the clinical exams are presented - OSCEs, long cases and short cases Problem-orientated text Useful for revision in history-taking and clinical examination Good value for money Coverage expanded to include psychiatric cases OSCE examinations now included for all appropriate cases Fully updated