Essential Examination, third edition: Step-by-step guides to clinical examination scenarios with practical tips and key facts for OSCEsAuthor :
Published : Wednesday 11 November 2015
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The new full colour edition of this hugely successful book has been revised and new sections added, whilst retaining its unique systematic format.
If you are learning how to examine patients, or preparing for an OSCE, then you need Essential Examination!
**Please note that this electronic file is a print replica version and you may not be able to add notes to it** Now in full colour throughout! Over 25,000 copies sold! From reviews: This is about the best OSCE preparation book available. Doody's, summer 2016 Essential Examination has been comprehensively revised and new sections added: Neonatal - the 'baby check' Female genitalia Digital rectal examination GALS screening Foot and ankle Elbow Critically ill patient Confirming death The new edition, now in full colour, retains the unique format and approach of the original. Clear, step-by-step guides to each examination, including useful things to say to the patient (or an examiner), detailed descriptions of special tests, etc. In a separate column is a collection of key information: potential findings, differential diagnoses of clinical signs and practical tips. On the following pages there are facts relating to that particular examination and, in many sections, there are also tips on how to present your findings succinctly - a skill which is crucial to master for exam success. If you are learning how to examine patients, or preparing for an OSCE, then you need Essential Examination! Amazon 5-star reviews: I rarely write a rave review but this one is warranted. This textbook is AMAZING. It helped me do really well in my third year OSCE. This book is by far the best purchase I have made at medical school. 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. Highly recommended to all medical students out there! Must-have book for medical student. It describes the examinations in a clear systematic manner which is easy to remember. It includes aide memoires and tips for getting extra marks in OSCEs. Each examination is also concluded with notes on commonly asked questions by examiners. I have found this book to be a great help for OSCE revision.
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