Macleod's Clinical OSCEs

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Language: English
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352 p. · 15.2x22.8 cm · Paperback

This new book for medical students contains over 60 of the most commonly encountered OSCE stations in medicine and surgery. The OSCEs are arranged according to type of skill; for example history-taking, ethics and communication, physical examination. This is an accessible book for students under pressure who are revising for a clinical OSCE. It provides simple advice, tips about preparation, and will be easily understood. It provides sample OSCE station questions and simulated patient scripts (with answers) for practice at home.

  • Introduction to the OSCE
  • History taking
  • Physical examination
  • Practical skills
  • Ethics, communication and explanation
  • Prescribing and handover
  • Recognising and managing acutely unwell patients