OSCEs for Medical and Surgical Finals / Edition 1

by Shabana Bora, Theresa Heah, Shivangi Thakore

Overview

This book provides essential preparation for the clinical component of the PLAB exam. Features include: Highly-structured, for reviewing alone or in a group; Organized according to skill type, reflecting opportunities to practice; Practical procedures spelt out exactly; Written from personal experience of turning failure into success; All material reviewed by lecturers and examiners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780340815892
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/27/2005
Series:	A Hodder Arnold Publication Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Shabana A. Bora MB BS
Senior House Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, UK

Theresa G.H. Heah MB BS
Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology, Worthing Hospital, West Sussex, UK

Shivangi Thakore MA(Cantab) MB BS
Senior House Officer, General Practice Vocational Training, University College London Hospitals, London, UK

Editorial Advisor:
Deborah Gill MB BS MRCGP MMEd ILTM
Senior lecturer in Medical Education, Academic Centre for Medical Education, University College London, London, UK

Table of Contents

PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: PRACTICAL SKILLS
SECTION 2: EXAMINATION
SECTION 3: EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: FOCUSED HISTORY AND MANAGEMENT
SECTION 4: DISCHARGE PLANNING
SECTION 5: CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
SECTION 6: CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW WITH PATIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND COGNITION PROBLEMS
SECTION 7: COMMUNICATION
SECTION 8: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT