OSCEs for Medical and Surgical Finals

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