
- 280 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Easy Guide to Focused History Taking for OSCEs
About this book
This straightforward guide to taking patient history comprehensively covers all of the commonly seen OSCE scenarios within the current undergraduate medical curriculum. The Easy Guide to Focused History Taking for OSCEs includes introductory chapters with general OSCE guidance, mapping onto the Calgary-Cambridge model. These include tips from recently qualified doctors and highly respected physicians and surgeons who commonly examine OSCEs, as well as a sample OSCE marking scheme.
The book then covers 56 histories based on presenting complaints - more than any other text on the market - thoroughly testing both knowledge and examination technique. Each history is based around the exam requirements, with mnemonics, 'red flag' symptom boxes and list-based breakdowns to aid prompt recall. Common and serious differentials are highlighted, as well as investigations to help rule out the serious conditions. Each section concludes by outlining key aspects for each differential diagnosis as well as a list of investigations and management options.
With this book, every student will be well equipped to tackle any clinical problem, in the OSCE examination and also in their continued professional practice.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Foreword to the first edition
- Foreword to the second edition
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Author
- Abbreviations
- Taking a focused history in OSCEs – The Calgary–Cambridge model
- General OSCE tips
- Tips for approaching a history-taking OSCE station
- Example history – Knee pain
- OSCE marking scheme – Manchester Medical School
- 1 General medicine and geriatrics
- 2 Cardiorespiratory medicine
- 3 Gastroenterology
- 4 Neurology
- 5 Musculoskeletal medicine
- 6 Surgery
- 7 Urology/renal medicine
- 8 Ear, nose and throat
- 9 Ophthalmology
- 10 Obstetrics and gynaecology
- 11 Paediatrics
- 12 Psychiatry
- Index