
Physical Examination for Surgeons
An Aid to the MRCS OSCE
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Physical Examination for Surgeons
An Aid to the MRCS OSCE
About this book
Physical examination is a key element of clinical diagnosis in surgical practice, as well as an essential skill in postgraduate professional entry and exit examinations. With its 'at-a-glance' algorithms, mind maps, and exam-style questions and answers, Physical Examination for Surgeons provides a concise yet authoritative guide to examination technique and differential diagnosis. Written by a team of senior surgical registrars and consultant surgeons, experienced postgraduate examiners and leading international experts, it provides a comprehensive and definitive answer to the challenges of the MRCS exam on physical examination. All surgical specialties are covered, including neurosurgery, ENT, gynaecology and transplant. It is a high-yield revision aid for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons exam, as well as a valuable reference for the Fellowship exam (FRCS) and beyond. Of interest to trainee and practising surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, medical students and clinical nurse specialists and military healthcare practitioners.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Dedication
- Table of contents
- List of contributors
- Introduction
- Acknowledgments
- List of abbreviations
- Section 1 Principles of surgery
- Section 2 General surgery
- Section 3 Breast surgery
- Section 4 Pelvis and perineum
- Section 5 Orthopaedic surgery
- Section 6 Vascular surgery
- Section 7 Heart and thorax
- Section 8 Head and neck surgery
- Section 9 Neurosurgery
- Section 10 Plastic surgery
- Section 11 Surgical radiology
- Section 12 Airway, trauma and critical care
- Index