Essential Examination, third edition: Step-by-step guides to clinical examination scenarios with practical tips and key facts for OSCEs

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It is particularly suitable for medical students preparing for OSCEs and those learning to examine patients, but is also very popular with Paramedic Science, PA, ANP and ACP students. weeks — admission documents, containing your allocated examination date, time and location will be sent a minimum four weeks in advance of your examination date.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. If you are learning how to examine patients, or preparing for an OSCE, then you need Essential Examination ! Once you have downloaded the app, your eBook will be available on your Kortext digital bookshelf and can even be downloaded to view offline anytime, anywhere, helping you learn without limits. PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) is designed to test the clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes of trainee doctors, many of whom hope to enter higher specialist training for physicians in the UK.If you get lost in an examination (so easy to do under the pressure of assessment), default to these basic frameworks to get yourself back on track.

Its systematic approach enables the reader to learn the skills and techniques quickly and effectively. The exam was implemented worldwide in September 2023 with the exception of Singapore where it will commence in the first diet of 2024. I love the fact that this book is really condensed – has everything that you need to know about each examination in a couple of pages.It is particularly suitable for medical students preparing for OSCEs and those learning to examine patients. In the UK, directly after graduation from medical school, the first step of training in medicine is two years of foundation training in a UK hospital.

Extremely useful book "Good that it doesnt overlook basics like 'wash hands, introduce self' as it's all part of the exam.The size is great, and can fit easily into a folder or a large pocket (back in the days of the doctor's white coat it would have fit perfect). Essential Examination, third edition: Step-by-step guides to clinical examination scenarios with practical tips and key facts for OSCEs by Alasdair K.

I bought the book primarily because it seemed to be perfect for what I needed it for (namely - using to practice examinations) and I wasn't disappointed. I like the fact it provides a clear step-by-step structure to the assessment and examination of different body systems, with a few pages exploring key presentations and extra information to support clinical reasoning.

This covers all of the common systems in a step-by-step fashion, distilling things down to its essentials in a 'review' format.