The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs - E-Book

Book excerpt: The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide. This guide has everything you need in one place – including common questions, model answers, how to present your answers to examiners, and numerous practical tips for success – all written by doctors and students who have recently completed the exam process. Ideal for OSCE candidates wanting to blitz their exams, this book will also make a useful day-to-day reference guide for professionals. - Over 100 common scenarios – including medical history taking, clinical examination, practical skills and communication skills - Covers specialities including orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, prescribing, O&G, ophthalmology, ENT - Over 300 full colour clinical photos to bring the text to life, including images of patients with disease features - Clearly outlines how to relay the assessment of a patient to an examiner or to other doctors on a ward round - Model answers to key OSCE questions - Written and reviewed by doctors and senior medical students – essential guidance from those in the know - New data interpretation chapter - New dedicated ophthalmology chapter