Tag: examination books

The Primary FRCA Structured Oral Exam Guide 2, 2nd ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: McCombe K and Wijayasiri L
Pages: 304p.
Format: PDF
Publisher: CRC Press, (16 Feb. 2016)
eISBN-13:

The Primary FRCA Structured Oral Examination Study Guide 2 is the definitive revision aid to the Primary FRCA structured oral examination. This second edition is revised and updated in line with the new Royal College of Anaesthetists ‘Guide to the Primary FRCA’, with over 20 new topics to reflect changes to the RCoA’s model questions and major revisions to graphs, diagrams and many of the pre-existing sections.

Packed with new guidelines and current hot topics, this second volume covers pharmacology, special patient groups and critical incidents in depth. Over 37 pharmacology topics are covered including mechanisms of drug action, dose-response curves, drug interactions, half-life, variations in drug metabolism, opioids, neuromuscular blocking drugs and more. Twelve special patient groups topics are covered including paediatrics, elderly, pregnancy, diabetes, hypertension and more. Over 20 critical incidents topics are covered including aspiration, cyanosis, bradycardia, failed intubation, ST segment changes, hypoxia and more. The second edition of this hugely popular book is improved in clarity and content but stays true to the pragmatic approach adopted by the authors in the first edition.

Psychiatry at a Glance, 6th ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Katona C, Cooper C and Robertson M
Pages: 144p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (11 Dec. 2015)
eISBN-13: 978-1119129677

Psychiatry at a Glance is an up-to-date, accessible introductory and study text for all students of psychiatry. It presents ‘need-to-know’ information on the basic science, treatment, and management of the major disorders, and helps you develop your skills in history taking and performing the Mental State Examination (MSE).

This new edition features:
• Thoroughly updated content to reflect new research, the DSM 5 classification and NICE guidelines
• All the information required, including practice questions, for the written Psychiatry exams
• Extensive self-assessment material, including Extending Matching Questions, Single Best Answer questions, and sample OSCE stations, to reinforce knowledge learnt
• A companion website at ataglanceseries.com/psychiatry featuring interactive case studies and downloadable illustrations

Psychiatry at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry trainees, as well as nursing students and other health professionals and is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a psychiatric attachment or module.

The Cardiovascular System at a Glance, 5th ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Aaronson PI, Ward JPT and Connolly MJ
Pages: 159p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (2 April 2020)
eISBN-13: 978-1119245780

The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is the essential reference guide to understanding all things circulatory. Concise, accessible, and highly illustrated, this latest edition presents an integrated overview of the subject, from the basics through to application. Featuring brand new content on stroke, examination and imaging, heart block and ECGs, and myopathies and channelopathies, The Cardiovascular System at a Glance goes one step further and offers new and updated clinical case studies and multiple-choice questions on a supplementary website.

  • Integrates basic science and clinical topics
  • Offers bite-size chapters that make topics easy to digest
  • Includes coverage of anatomy and histology, blood and haemostasis, cellular physiology, form and function, regulation and integration of cardiovascular function, history, examination and investigations, pathology and therapeutics
  • Filled with highly visual, colour illustrations that enhance the text and help reinforce learning

The Complete CSA Casebook: 110 Role Plays and a Comprehensive Curriculum Guide

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Blount E, Kirby-Blount H and Moulton L
Pages: 570p.
Format: PDF
Publisher: CRC Press, (8 Nov. 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1498796460

This is the most comprehensive resource for candidates sitting the challenging final Clinical Skills Assessment exam, offering a complete curriculum guide as well as 110 role plays that can be removed and practised in pairs.

The guidance is seamlessly aligned to the RCGP syllabus, fully up-to-date and referenced with the latest guidelines, with detailed ‘model’ answers to each case. Offering a new, straightforward consultation model highly suited to the requirements of the exam, the book provides:

    • a realistic amount of information for both ‘doctor’ and ‘patient’ to closely replicate the exam
    • the answers! Each case includes a fully worked up ‘Model Consultation’
    • summaries of guidelines and tips from the authors’ recent experience of the CSA exam for all 110 cases
    • an easy way to mark each colleague’s role play attempts, with tick boxes on the Model Consultation and a universally applicable marking scheme card
    • a colour-coded curriculum for ease of reference
    • the only CSA casebook and revision guide providing information and answers across the curriculum.

The Complete CSA Casebook is an excellent resource to prepare for a number of international examinations, including:

    • Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) for the RCGP (Royal College of General Practitioners).
    • Simulated Surgery, Learning Needs Assessment, for the International GP Recruitment (IGPR) Scheme, GP Returner Scheme and GP Induction Scheme.
    • Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) Fellowship.
    • GPEP1 Clinical Examination for the RNZCGP (Royal New Zealand college of General Practitioners).
    • The Certification Examination in Family Medicine simulated office orals (SOOs) for The College of Family Physicians of Canada.”
    • The Family Medicine Certification Examination for the ABFM (American Board of Family Medicine).

and will remain an invaluable resource for best general practice after qualification.

The Easy Guide to Focused History Taking for OSCEs, 2nd ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: McCollum D
Pages: 280p.
Format: PDF
Publisher: CRC Press, (26 May 2017)
eISBN-13:  978-1138196520

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.

Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance, 2nd ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author:  Somerville M, Kumaran K and Anderson R
Pages: 128p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, (5 Aug. 2016)
eISBN-13: 978-1118999325

Public Health and Epidemiology at a Glance is a highly visual introduction to the key concepts and major themes of population health. With comprehensive coverage of all the core topics covered at medical school, it helps students understand the determinants of health and their study, from personal lifestyle choices and behaviour, to environmental, social and economic factors. This fully updated new edition features: More coverage of audit and quality improvement techniques Brand new sections on maternal and child health, and health of older people New chapters on social determinants of health and guideline development Expanded self-assessment material This accessible guide is an invaluable resource for medical and healthcare students, junior doctors, and those preparing for a career in epidemiology and public health.

Healthcare Simulation at a Glance

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: McKimm J and Forrest K
Pages: 96p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (26 July 2019)
eISBN-13: 978-1118871843

Healthcare Simulation at a Glance presents an accessible overview of everything you need to know about simulation in clinical practice and healthcare education.

From embedding simulation in programmes, to technical and non-technical features of simulation in a variety of contexts, to how simulation can be used in assessment and the provision of feedback to healthcare professionals, this practical guide is the perfect resource for developing the skills and knowledge required as both a student and an educator. Healthcare Simulation at a Glance:

  • Introduces the concepts and theories underpinning simulation practice
  • Provides an understanding of the key terms and processes involved
  • Includes a range of examples and tips for easy application in practice

Healthcare Simulation at a Glance is ideal for both those new to using simulation in education, as well as experienced academics.

Health Care Professionalism at a Glance

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Thistlethwaite J and McKimm J
Pages: 104p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell. (31 July 2015)
eISBN-13: 978-1118756386

Health Care Professionalism at a Glance offers accessible coverage of an increasingly important aspect of medical and health professional education. This concise text includes how to identify and develop professional behaviours, how they are assessed, and how to challenge unprofessional behaviours.  Health Care Professionalism at a Glance:

  • Provides a user-friendly and thought provoking overview of health care professionalism
  • Introduces the main topics, key definitions and explores aspects relevant to learners and novice professionals
  • Considers fundamental features of professionalism that students are expected to acquire as well as how they are taught, learned and assessed
  • Includes summary boxes that highlight important points, reflection points, clinical cases and suggested further reading
  • Includes references relevant to different countries’ accrediting bodies

Haematology at a Glance, 4th ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Mehta AB and Hoffbrand AV
Pages: 136p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell,n (28 Mar. 2014)
eISBN-13: 978-1119969228

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, Haematology at a Glance, Fourth Edition is a broad and accessible introduction to the study of blood. Fully revised and updated to reflect advances in the field and in clinical practice, this new edition covers essential knowledge, from basic hematological physiology to blood disorders and their diagnosis and treatment.  This new edition of Haematology at a Glance:

  • Features expanded sections on the underlying mechanisms, diagnostic techniques and management of the malignant haematological diseases. Also incorporates recent advances in knowledge of thrombosis and the newer oral anticoagulants
  • Contains the very latest clinical treatments
  • Includes updated illustrations and clinical photographs to illustrate concepts and aid understanding
  • Features extensive online self-assessment at www.ataglanceseries.com/haematology

Embryology at a Glance, 2nd ed

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Webster S and de Wreede R
Pages: 128p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (22 April 2016)
eISBN-13:

Embryology at a Glance is a highly illustrated and innovative introduction to key embryological concepts, with concise, memorable descriptions of major embryological developments. This new edition covers the basic principles of human development, from mitosis and meiosis, before exploring the primary formation of each body system, including the development of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, and nervous systems during the foetal and neonatal periods.

Key features include:

  • New chapters on cell signalling genes, stem cells, and antenatal screening for common congenital and genetic defects
  • Full colour photographs and illustrations
  • Links to clinical practice highlighted throughout
  • Timelines of each developmental stage
  • MCQs and EMQs for revision and review
  • A companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/embryology featuring 15 brand new animations, and podcasts to help clearly explain the processes that occur during development. An additional instructor resource contains an image bank of all the figures from the book to aid teaching this fascinating area

Wound Care at a Glance, 2nd ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Peate I and Stephens M
Pages: 142p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (30 Jan. 2020)
eISBN-13: 978-1119590507

The second edition of Wound Care at a Glance is the ideal study and revision companion for undergraduate nursing and healthcare students, newly qualified practitioners, and for all involved with the provision of high quality, evidence-based wound care. This concise and user-friendly guide enables readers to expand their knowledge and understanding of wound care and skin integrity, and render safe and effective patient-centred care.

The guide’s highly illustrated, visual approach to the subject of wound care and skin integrity explores the anatomy and physiology of the skin, acute and chronic wounds, pain management, legal and ethical issues, the various complexities of practical wound care, and more.

  • Contains all the information you need to provide safe and effective patient care
  • Presents a clear and concise account of appropriate wound care
  • Incorporates both images and text to appeal to visual and non-visual learners alike
  • Features a companion website containing interactive self-testing features

Urology at a Glance

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Hashim H and Dasgupta P
Pages: 112p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (3 Feb. 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1118923641

Following the undergraduate curriculum set by the British Association of Urological Surgeons, Urology at a Glance offers practical advice on diagnosis and management of one of the most rapidly developing medical specialties.

Building on basic science, the book provides an overview of clinical approaches to assist the medical student or junior doctor on rotation, as well as looking at practical procedures and specific details of the most commonly encountered urological disorders.

Vibrantly illustrated and containing common clinical scenarios, Urology at a Glance provides all the information and latest guidelines needed for a medical student or junior doctor to excel in this field.

Physiology at a Glance, 4th ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Ward JPT and Linden RWA
Pages: 172p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (21 April 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1119247272

Extensively revised and updated, this fourth edition of Physiology at a Glance continues to provide a thorough introduction to human physiology, covering a wealth of topics in a comprehensive yet succinct manner.

This concise guide breaks this often complex subject down into its core components, dealing with structures of the body from the cellular level to composite systems. New to this edition are three chapters on cell signalling, thermoregulation, and altitude and aerospace physiology, as well as a glossary of terms to aid medical, dental, health science and biomedical students at all levels of their training.

Featuring clear, full-colour illustrations, memorable data tables, and easy-to-read text, Physiology at a Glance is ideal as both a revision guide and as a resource to assist basic understanding of key concepts.

MRCPsych: Passing the CASC Exam, 2nd ed

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Sauer J and Sandilyan MB
Pages: 530p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Routledge, (28 Oct. 2016)
eISBN-13: 978-1498722186

This is a fully-updated, comprehensive guide for trainees preparing for the MRCPsych CASC exam (Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies). Success in the CASC is the final step in being awarded the MRCPsych qualification, which signifies the physician has fulfilled the necessary training requirements and has passed the membership exams conducted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The book is presented in a clear layout and covers the full range of psychiatry subspecialties likely to be encountered on exam day.

Minor Surgery at a Glance

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Mohan H and Winter DC
Pages: 120p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (13 Jan. 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1118561447

Minor Surgery at a Glance is an essential companion for those who wish to learn or familiarise themselves with minor surgery, including trainees and practising surgeons, dermatologists, GPs, and emergency medicine physicians. Covering the basic principles of minor surgery, as well as offering an overview of techniques and common procedures accompanied by step-by-step illustrations, this book also provides concise summaries of vital information and the clinical practicalities.

Providing an accessible and practical introduction to a rapidly expanding area of practice, Minor Surgery at a Glance is ideal for medical students, foundation programme doctors, and trainees in a wide variety of disciplines who perform minor operations.

Paediatrics at a Glance, 4th ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Miall L, Rudolf M and Smith D
Pages: 204p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (27 May 2016)
eISBN-13: 978-1118947838

Paediatrics at a Glance provides an introduction to paediatrics and the problems encountered in child health as they present in primary, community and secondary care, from birth through to adolescence.  Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in understanding of childhood illness over the last 5 years, the 4th edition of this best-selling textbook diagrammatically summarises the main differential diagnoses for each presenting symptom, while accompanying text covers important disorders and conditions as well as management information.

Paediatrics at a Glance:
• Is an accessible, user-friendly guide to the entire paediatric curriculum
• Features expanded coverage of psychological issues and ethics in child health
• Includes more on advances in genetics, screening and therapy of childhood illness
• Contains new videos of procedures and concepts on the companion website
• Includes a brand new chapter on Palliative Care – an emerging area in the specialty
• Features full colour artwork throughout

Nursing Older People at a Glance

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Tetley J,Cox N, Jack K and Witham G
Pages: 128p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (16 Mar. 2018)
eISBN-13: 978-1119043867

As the environment of care continues to evolve to promote person-centredness, dignity, health, and wellbeing, for nurses working with older people, this can be challenging. Nursing Older People at a Glance is a timely publication which provides an overview of key concepts that nurses need to know in order to care for older people in a wide range of settings.

Divided into six sections, it explores a range of themes such as person-centred care, health and wellbeing, health promotion, and the complexity of older people’s care, encompassing mental wellbeing, diverse communities and learning disability.

With a strong focus on dignity in care throughout, Nursing Older People at a Glance will readily equip undergraduate and post-qualification nurses with the knowledge and skills required to care for older people in a competent and compassionate manner.

Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance, 5th ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Barker RA, Cicchetti F and Robinson ESJ
Pages: 184p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, (22 Sept. 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-1119168416

Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance is a highly illustrated, quick reference guide to the anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of the human nervous system. Each chapter features a summary of the anatomical structure and function of a specific component of the central nervous system, a section on applied neurobiology outlining how to approach a patient with neurological or psychiatric problems aligned to the chapter topic, standard diagnostic procedures for most common scenarios, as well as an overview of treatment and management options.

This fully updated and expanded new edition includes:

  • Dozens of full-page, colour illustrations and neurological scans
  • Expanded coverage of techniques to study the nervous system
  • More practical information on the neurological exam
  • New content on neuropharmacology and drug therapies
  • Bullet points and bold terms throughout assist with revision and review of the topic

Physics, Pharmacology and Physiology for Anaesthetists: Key Concepts for the FRCA, 2nd ed

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Cross M and Plunkett E
Pages: 438p.
Format: PDF
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, (6 Mar. 2014)
eISBN-13: 978-1107615885

A key requirement of the primary and final FRCA examinations is a sound understanding of the basic sciences behind anaesthetic practice. It is important to be able to describe these principles clearly, particularly in the viva section of the examinations. Featuring several new topics, this fully updated new edition of this best-selling book provides all the important graphs, definitions and equations which may be covered in the examinations, together with clear and concise explanations of how to present them to the examiner and why they are important. Packed full of precise, clear diagrams with well structured explanations, and with all key definitions, derivations and statistics, this is an essential study aid for all FRCA examination candidates.

Essential Revision Notes for MRCP, 4th ed.

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Kalra PA
Pages: 752p.
Format: PDF
Publisher: PasTest, (4 Nov. 2014)
eISBN-13: 978-1905635924

Professor Kalra’s unique and longstanding bestseller has been comprehensively updated and revised to reflect recent exam changes. With each chapter authored by renowned experts in their respective specialties and with key information displayed in a concise and structured format, this book remains the definitive guide to the MRCP written examinations.

Get Through MRCPsych CASC

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Zhang MWB, Ho CSH, Ho RCM and Puri BK
Pages: 367p.
Format: Epub
Publisher: CRC Press, 15 July 2016.
eISBN-13: 978-1498707893

This book is intended for psychiatric trainees sitting the CASC component of the MRCPsych exam. Written by authors with recent exam experience and long-term expertise in the field, the text provides 175 stations closely matched to the subjects that appear in the actual exam, along with concise synopses and guidelines for how to target your revision to enable recall of the most relevant information.

SBAs and EMQs for MRCOG II

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Author: Chinmayee Ratha, Janesh Gupta. Pages: 460 Size: 2.55 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9788132226895

This book is a comprehensive collection of questions in the “single best answer (SBA)” format for the MRCOG2 theory exam. This new format has been introduced in the exam paper from March 2015 and most candidates are still getting used to the change. This book will provide them ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with the concept and then practice answering the questions based on almost all subjects included in the MRCOG 2 theory syllabus. Preparing for the MRCOG2 exam is a daunting task for all Obstetrics and Gynecology doctors. The college constantly reforms the exam structure in an effort to optimize the evaluation process. The endeavor of the authors is to equip the candidates with a vision of the holistic nature of the exam so that they master the art of answering SBA questions.

Part 2 MRCOG: Single Best Answer Questions

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Andrew Sizer [and Seven Others]. Pages: 350 Size: 1.38 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 03 February, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119160632

Part 2 MRCOG: SBA Questions contains invaluable preparation and practice for candidates undertaking the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Part 2 MRCOG examination. It contains 400 practice questions written by a highly experienced team of MRCOG question writers, alongside detailed answers referencing each question to either an RCOG, NICE or WHO guideline, or an article in the professional journal The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist . This will enable candidates to understand the reasoning and knowledge base behind the question, as well as giving them a clear reference should they wish to read further around the subject. The first part of the book introduces and explains the new format of the Part 2 MRCOG exam, giving insightful advice on the skills required to write a good SBA question. The second part of the book contains chapters matched to the 15 of the 19 modules of the core curriculum, giving a comprehensive range of questions and answers with detailed explanations and references. For anyone preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG exam, this book will provide extensive and comprehensive practice and guidance from an expert author team.

Get Through MRCOG Part 2

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Wuntakal, Rekha;Kalidindi, Madhavi;Hollingworth, Tony Pages: 221 Size: 1.63 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc
Published: 09 March, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781351058636

Get Through MRCOG Part 2: SBAs provides 3 exams’ worth of questions mapped to the RCOG syllabus in the newly introduced SBA style. With detailed explanations and relevant references to guidelines, this is the definitive resource for those taking the MRCOG Part 2 examination.

The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs: Candidate Briefings, Patient Briefings and Mark Schemes

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Qureshi, Zeshan Pages: 409 Size: 5.71 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Unofficial Guide To Medicine
Published: 15 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781910399057

This book is the companion book to ‘The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs’, which has sold 8000 copies in 2 years. OSCE examinations are used worldwide as a critical part of medical student assessment, yet there is often little preparation for them provided by medical schools. The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs is intended to fill this gap. It includes 92 scenarios, covering medical history taking, clinical examination, practical skills, communication skills, plus specialties, meaning that everything for medical students is covered in one place. The book is designed to allow students to role play a real life OSCE, with each station containing i. a briefing for an actor playing the patient ii. a briefing for the student and iii. a mark scheme and questions to ask for the examiner. This book has relevance beyond examinations, with the mark scheme checklists acting as a day to day reference for professionals.

The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs, 3rd ed.

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Author: Chief Editor, Zeshan Qureshi. Pages: 506 Size: 32.96 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Unofficial Guide To Medicine
Published: 01 February, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781910399040

OSCE examinations are used worldwide as a critical part of medical student assessment, yet there is often little preparation for them provided by medical schools. The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs is intended to fill this gap. It includes over 100 scenarios, covering medical history taking, clinical examination, practical skills, communication skills, plus specialties, meaning that everything is covered in one place. To bring the cases to life, over 300 full color clinical photos are included, including patients with features of important diseases. It also includes clear outlines of how to relay the assessment of a patient to an examiner or to other doctors on a ward round, and model answers to common questions put to students/junior doctors in OSCEs. This book has relevance beyond examinations, for post graduate further education and as a day-to-day reference for professionals.

Viva Training in ENT

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Edited By Declan Costello, Stuart Winter. Pages: 261 Size: 1.94 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 25 July, 2013
eISBN-13: 978019166893

The range of topics which you may be questioned on during a final ENT Viva exam can be very varied. Viva Training in ENT ensures you can answer any question confidently and comprehensively, this book provides you with over 430 examples, mirroring exactly the format of the examination questions and covering all the relevant areas of the curriculum. Dedicated chapters on topics such as rhinology, head and neck, otology and paediatrics take you through the types of scenarios that you are likely to face, often presenting you with a clinical example and asking you a range of questions to test not only your diagnostic skills, but also your supporting knowledge. Three further chapters cover the clinical section of the exam involving patients, and the operative surgery and communication skills stations. These chapters provide both example scenarios and general advice on how to impress the examiners, giving you a thorough grounding in how best to communicate your knowledge and complete tasks calmly and methodically. For each question, detailed model answers and explanatory notes are provided, along with links to relevant websites and key journal articles for further reference. Questions are supplemented with over 85 illustrations and photographs, allowing you to review real examples of the conditions about which you will be questioned. For any candidate wishing to complete the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or the DOHNS Viva with professionalism and a real depth of knowledge, this book`s detail and variety of information will be invaluable. Its clear layout and topical structure also make it ideal for surgeons wishing to refresh their clinical knowledge.

Trauma for the FRCS (Tr + Orth) Examination

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Alex Trompeter, David Elliott Pages: 461 Size: 4.53 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 12 November, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780191065897

The FRCS (Tr+Orth) exam is a serious challenge for Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars and represents one of the final hurdles on the path to becoming a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Trauma for the FRCS (Tr+Orth) Examination is a dedicated revision resource for trauma that provides candidates with high quality self-assessment in order to maximise exam success. Written by expert consultants and senior trainees/fellows, this book features over 100 Single Best Answer Questions, over 70 Extended Matching Questions, and 70 Vivas specialising in trauma. Each answer contains an up to date explanation, and helpful sources for further reading to ensure quick identification of key areas you need to focus on more thoroughly. This revision resource is ideal for preparing you for the trauma questions within this challenging exam.

Succeeding in the MRCS Part B Exam

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Nikhil Pawa &; Efthymios Ypsilantis. Pages: 434 Size: 4.83 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Bpp Learning Media Ltd
Published: 05 April, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781472729408

Do you want to pass the MRCS Part B exam first time and with a high score? Are you looking for a comprehensive MRCS Part B revision book? This clear and concise revision guide has been written to aid surgical trainees in the effective preparation for the new format MRCS Part B examination. The book covers material on all five broad content areas of the OCSE format and includes a detailed section on effective communication skills. Chapters are structured in a logical manner with examples from the examination. Text is provided in short bullet points and simplified diagrams. Important references regarding trials and national guidelines have been added for further preparation. This clear and time saving MRCS Part B revision guide is written by doctors who have excelled in the MRCS Part B. It provides practice scenarios similar to what you will face in the exam. It addresses the five key areas you will be examined on:

  • anatomy and surgical pathology;
  • surgical skills and patient safety;
  • communication skills;
  • applied surgical science and critical care; and,
  • clinical skills in history taking and physical examination.

It is structured according to Royal College of Surgeons Guidelines and content of the exam. It includes important references for further reading. This engaging and easy to use revision guide will provide you with everything you need to know to fully prepare for all aspects of the MRCS Part B exam, and is an essential book for anyone serious in excelling in this exam.

Revision Notes for the FRCEM Intermediate SAQ Paper

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Ashis Banerjee, Clara Oliver. Pages: 721 Size: 9.86 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 10 August, 2017
eISBN-13: 9780191090523

This is the only revision guide you will need to pass the FRCEM Intermediate examination. A new edition of the popular and successful Revision Notes for the MCEM Part B, this guide is mapped directly to the new FRCEM Intermediate syllabus. The book is tailored to match all areas on which you may be tested, allowing candidates to revise accurately and efficiently for this challenging exam. To ensure effective revision, information is presented in concise notes and bullet points with visually memorable tools, such as tables and diagrams. Each chapter contains high-quality example SAQs so candidates can practice their exam technique, and ‘key points’ and ‘exam tips’ boxes to highlight the most important information. Drawing on the authors’ experience and expertise, Revision Notes for the FRCEM Intermediate SAQ paper is a trustworthy revision guide for this difficult and clinically focused examination, as well as a useful reference guide for practicing emergency medical doctors.

Practice Questions in Trauma and Orthopaedics for the FRCS

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Pankaj Sharma ; Foreword By Nicola Maffulli. Pages: 196 Size: 1.13 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc – M.U.A.
Published: 06 July, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781138030794

This invaluable revision aid contains a ‘bank’ of over 350 questions in self-test format. Comprehensive answers are detailed at the end of each section. With a focus on high-yield topics, students can choose use the resource in the early stages as an overview of the subjects, then later as an ideal exam revision aid. There’s nothing else like it! Specialist registrars preparing for the FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) examination will find this an essential revision aid. It is also useful for Basic Surgical Trainees preparing for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)

OSCE PASSCARDS for Medical Students

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Author: Akter, Farhana Pages: 199 Size: 2.73 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc
Published: 19 April, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781315379470

These 96 invaluable flashcards thoroughly test OSCE candidates on correct procedure for a wealth of topics from taking blood to managing advanced life support, scrubbing for theatre to breaking bad news. Each topic is presented in an easy-to-read table, detailing best practice, including pertinent questions, tests to perform, possible responses and suspected diagnoses.

Lecture Notes: Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat

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Author: Ray Clarke. Pages: 242 Size: 200.56 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 18 September, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118766064

The new edition of Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat Lecture Notes provides an updated and comprehensive overview of one of the fastest growing specialties in medicine. New features include:

  • A revamped layout and structure comprising four sections:
    • The ear, hearing and balance,
    • The nose and sinuses,
    • The head and neck and
    • ENT emergencies
  • Additional content including facial plastic surgery, emergencies and maxillofacial trauma, and 50 brand new illustrations and images
  • Treatment and management now highlighted for quick reference

The brand new companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/ENT features over 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), key revision points, and links to further online resources. Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat Lecture Notes is ideal for the busy medical student new to this area or as a useful review and revision aid later in their course.

Lecture Notes: Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Author: Edited By Anton Emmanuel, Stephen Inns. Pages: 291 Size: 5 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 18 February, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118727126

This new title in the award-winning Lecture Notes series provides a clinically-oriented approach to the study of gastroenterology and hepatology, covering both the medical and surgical aspects of gastrointestinal practice. It explores organ-specific disorders, clinical basics, and gastrointestinal emergencies, together with a detailed self-assessment section. As part of the Lecture Notes series, this book is perfect for use as a concise textbook or revision aid. Key features include: Takes a clinically-oriented approach, covering both medical and surgical aspects of gastrointestinal practice Includes sections devoted to the organ-specific disorders, clinical basics and gastrointestinal emergencies Includes a detailed self-assessment section comprising MCQs, SAQs and short and long OSCE cases Whether you need to develop or refresh your knowledge, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Lecture Notes presents ‘need to know’ information for all those involved in gastrointestinal practice.

Complete OSCE Skills for Medical and Surgical Finals

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Author: Tatham, Kate;Patel, Kinesh Pages: 349 Size: 3.29 MB Format: PDF Publisher: CRC Press Inc
Published: 20 July, 2018
eISBN-13: 9781315152370

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination, or OSCE, is a familiar and often daunting experience for medical students. Finally, a book has been written which provides the essential information needed to manage OSCE stations competently, and will help you to pass your medical and surgical finals.

Advanced Training in Anaesthesia: The Essential Curriculum

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Author: Edited By Jeremy Prout, Bsc, Mb, Bs, Mrcp(uk), Frca, Frcs(eng), Tanya Jones, Mb, Chb, Mrcp(uk), Frca, Daniel Martin, Bsc, Mb, Chb, Frca, Fficm, Phd. Pages: 579 Size: 5.36 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 20 March, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780191511776

A curriculum-based guide, Advanced Training in Anaesthesia contains everything candidates need in preparation for taking the Final FRCA exam. This book is ideal for both learning and exam revision, but it also provides a ready source of reference for situations in all specialties and sub-specialties, with knowledge which will continue to apply beyond training. Topics in applied basic science and clinical anaesthesia are presented in a systems-based format, as laid out in the syllabus set by the Royal College of Anaesthetics, allowing for easy navigation and structured learning and revision. Advanced Training in Anaesthesia is authored by both trainees and specialists in order to create an authoritative yet accessible text. Containing everything candidates need to know to pass this final major hurdle in anaesthetic training, this book is ideal for exam revision. Suggestions for further reading are included for candidates wishing to read around the subjects. Topics in applied basic science are presented in a systems-based format, as laid out in the syllabus set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, to allow for easy navigation and structured learning and revision.

Best of Five MCQs for the Acute Medicine SCE

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Author: Edited By Nigel Lane, Louise Powter, Samir Patel. Pages: 455 Size: 7.67 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 17 March, 2016
eISBN-13: 9780191669682

Best of Five MCQs for the Acute Medicine SCE is a new revision resource designed specifically for this high-stakes exam. Containing over 350 Best of Five multiple choice questions, this dedicated guide will help candidates to prepare successfully. The content mirrors the SCE in Acute Medicine Blueprint to ensure candidates are fully prepared for all the topics that may appear in the exam. Topics range from how to manage acute problems in cardiology or neurology to managing acute conditions such as poisoning. All answers have full explanations and further reading to ensure high quality self-assessment and quick recognition of areas that require further study.

Lecture Notes on Ophthalmology

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Author: Bruce James, Chris Chew, Anthony J. Bron Pages: 238 Size: 4.47 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
Published: 01 September, 2003
eISBN-13: 9781405144896

Beautifully illustrated throughout, this new edition of Lecture Notes on Ophthalmology concentrates on the most common eye problems that medical students and doctors are expected to diagnose and manage. The book begins with a brief introduction to the structure and function of the eye and then focuses on core conditions in ophthalmology. The highly structured text is designed to facilitate easy access to information, making the book an ideal resource for revision. New additions include the introduction of a chapter on presenting complaints in the form of clinical cases and an increased emphasis on learning objectives. The book is also thoroughly updated to include material on recent advances in the treatment of diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

The result is a book that remains the most compact yet comprehensive guide to ophthalmology. It will appeal to medical students, junior doctors, optometry students, practising opticians, general practitioners, and ophthalmic nurses who want a concise introduction to the subject or an ideal revision companion.

Dental Public Health at a Glance

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Author: Ivor G. Chestnutt. Pages: 135 Size: 4.35 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 07 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118629376

Dental Public Health at a Glance presents a richly-illustrated introduction to dental and oral health issues in communities and populations. Each topic is presented in an easy-to-comprehend two-page spread with essential facts clearly summarized and accompanied by tables, illustrations and diagrams Comprehensive coverage of wide range of key concepts including:

  • evidence-based dentistry,
  • oral health promotion,
  • the relationship of fluoride,
  • diet,
  • smoking,
  • alcohol

and considerations for a dental public health career Written by an expert in dental public health and offering illuminating insights into oral health at the population level A must-have introductory textbook and revision guide for dentistry and dental hygiene and therapy students

Dentistry at a Glance

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Author: Edited By Elizabeth Kay. Pages: 290 Size: 72.71 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 11 February, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118629512

A fully illustrated, concise and accessible introduction to the study of dentistry

  • Central title in the At a Glance series for dentistry students
  • Covers the entire undergraduate clinical dentistry curriculum
  • Topics presented as clear double-page spreads in the recognizable At a Glance style
  • Contributions from leading figures across the field of dentistry

Successful Accreditation in Echocardiography

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Author: Sanjay M. Banypersad, Keith Pearce. Pages: 217 Size: 26.67 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 12 December, 2011
eISBN-13: 9781119958505

Sitting an accreditation examination is a daunting prospect for many trainee echocardiographers. And with an increasing drive for the accreditation of echocardiography laboratories and individual echocardiographers, there is a need for an all-encompassing revision aid for those seeking accreditation. The editors of this unique book have produced the only echocardiography revision aid based on the syllabus and format of the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) national echocardiography accreditation examination and similar examinations administered across Europe. Written by BSE accredited members, fully endorsed by the BSE, and with a foreword by BSE past-president, DR. Simon Ray, this indispensable guide provides a valuable insight into how echocardiography accreditation exams are structured. Crucially, to support students with the more challenging video section of the exam, a companion website provides video cases, and with clear and concisely-structured explanations to all questions, this is an essential tool for anyone preparing to sit an echocardiography examination.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2 ed.)

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Author: Carrie Newlands and Cyrus Kerawala
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199688401
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199688401.001.0001

The new edition of this online guide gives a concise and structured overview of current maxillofacial practice in a user friendly format. It covers all specifics concerned with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck, and is particularly useful to trainees in maxillofacial surgery at both junior and senior level, working towards the MFJDS and the FRCS and comprehensively covers the syllabus for exit FRCS (OMFS). It also encompasses new evidence and changes in guidelines and clinical practice, and features new and improved figures and photographs to illustrate procedures.

OSH Surgical Oncology

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Author: M Asif Chaudry and Marc Christopher Winslet
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199237098
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199237098.001.0001

This resource is an essential accompaniment for all higher surgical trainees from MRCS to the exit FRCS and EBSQ exams, and will be particularly useful for trainees rotating between surgical subspecialties, as well as having wide appeal to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Medical Masterclass: acute medicine (module 4)

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Pages: 164 Size: 3.43 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164316

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: cardiology and respiratory medicine (module 7)

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Pages: 373 Size: 8.08 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164323

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: clinical skills (module 3)

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Pages: 225 Size: 3.05 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164330

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: endocrinology (module 10)

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Author: Mark Gurnell (Ed)
Pages: 223 Size: 4.58 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164347

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: gastroenterology and hepatology (module 8)

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Pages: 193 Size: 4.62 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164354

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: infectious diseases and dermatology (module 5)

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Pages: 335 Size: 11 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164378

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Macleod’s Clinical OSCEs

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Author: Paul A. O’Neill, Alexandra Evans, Tim Pattinson, Meriel Tolhurst-Cleaver, Serena Tolhurst-Cleaver.
Pages: 479 Size: 8.17 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 14 June, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780702054822

This new book for medical students contains over 60 of the most commonly encountered OSCE stations in medicine and surgery. The OSCEs are arranged according to type of skill; for example history-taking, ethics and communication, physical examination. This is an accessible book for students under pressure who are revising for a clinical OSCE. It provides simple advice, tips about preparation, and will be easily understood. It provides sample OSCE station questions and simulated patient scripts (with answers) for practice at home.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 4th ed.

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Author: Lawrence Impey, Tim Child.
Pages: 362 Size: 47.64 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 22 March, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118313732

Obstetrics & Gynaecology has established itself as a key recommendation for faculty and a firm favourite for health sciences students. The opening sections of this new edition incorporate the relevant basic science, history and examination, investigations and diagnosis, as well as common diseases, abnormalities, and complications in gynaecology and obstetrics respectively. These are supported by two unique sections on gynaecology and obstetrics management, which are tailored to help students revise for exams, especially OSCEs. A brand new chapter covering ethics in obstetrics and gynaecology makes this fully-updated fourth edition the most comprehensive introduction available. Obstetrics & Gynaecology now includes a companion website at www.impeyobgyn.com , featuring self-assessment MCQs and EMQs, chapter summary slides, and all the figures from the book as PowerPoint slides.

Person-Centred Dementia Care: Making Services Better

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Author: Dawn Brooker And Isabelle Latham.
Pages: 226 Size: 1.82 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 21 November, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781784501709

What is person-centred dementia care, and how can it be used to improve care for people from diagnosis to end of life? How can we improve services in people’s own homes, in care homes, in supported housing and in hospitals? This substantially updated second edition considers recent developments in person-centred care, presenting refreshed guidelines for practice. Dawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham explain the evolution of the key principles of person-centred care that comprise the VIPS model. They describe how it has been applied in diverse service settings, and show how to put the model into practice. A new chapter dedicated to culture of care will help service managers to get to grips with this slippery concept, and includes important information on how to guard against neglectful practice. Case studies from the CHOICE programme, a research project on culture of care, demonstrate the key factors that are important for people living with advanced dementia and complex needs to live well.

Paediatrics at a Glance

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Author: Lawrence Miall, Mary Rudolf, Dominic Smith.
Pages: 206 Size: 9.91 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 29 April, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118947821

Paediatrics at a Glance provides an introduction to paediatrics and the problems encountered in child health as they present in primary, community and secondary care, from birth through to adolescence. Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in understanding of childhood illness over the last 5 years, the 4th edition of this best-selling textbook diagrammatically summarises the main differential diagnoses for each presenting symptom, while accompanying text covers important disorders and conditions as well as management information. Paediatrics at a Glance: Is an accessible, user-friendly guide to the entire paediatric curriculum Features expanded coverage of psychological issues and ethics in child health Includes more on advances in genetics, screening and therapy of childhood illness Contains new videos of procedures and concepts on the companion website Includes a brand new chapter on Palliative Care – an emerging area in the specialty Features full colour artwork throughout Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/paediatrics featuring interactive self-assessment case studies, MCQs, videos of the procedures and concepts covered in the book, and links to online resources Paediatrics at a Glance is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a paediatric attachment or module and will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and GP trainees as well as nursing students and other health professionals.

How to Pass Your OSCE: A guide to success in nursing and midwifery

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Author: Jacqueline Bloomfield, Anne Pegram, Carys Jones.
Pages: 133 Size: 2.41 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 01 May, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781315847153

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) was developed for all undergraduate nursing programmes, with the aim of emphasising the need for nursing students to be competent in clinical skills, to assess clinical reasoning skills and as a means of standardizing the assessment process. This practical, easy to read and interactive study guide helps nursing and midwifery students at all levels to maximise their chances of success with OSCEs. It features case studies, quick quizzes, recap and recall summaries and an OSCE preparation plan; all of which help to prepare the student for the examination. Hints and tips on what to expect during the examination and pointers on what the examiner will be looking for, together with a comprehensive chapter on personal learning will help to guide the student through the process and maximise their chances of success!”

Multiple Choice Questions in Regional Anaesthesia

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Author: Rajesh Gupta, Dilip Patel
Pages: 213 Size: 2.06 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 01 January, 2013
eISBN-13: 9783642312571

Formatted for ease of use, this first publication on multiple choice questions in regional anaesthesia includes informative scans and diagrams and is a complete resource for ESRA and FRCA exams as well as preparing students for US and Canadian equivalents.

OSCEs at a Glance

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Author: Adrian Blundell, Richard Harrison.
Pages: 264 Size: 24.83 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118274217

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, OSCEs at a Glance 2nd Edition is both a revision guide and a comprehensive introduction to objective structured clinical examinations for medical students. Fully revised to suit the current curriculum, and written with student feedback and experiences in mind, this full-colour textbook contains brand new and comprehensively indexed chapters which include 32 new OSCE stations, covering distinct areas of specialisation as well as broader practical and communication skills covered in the exams. This new edition of OSCEs at a Glance is also supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/osces containing downloadable OSCE checklists – perfect for testing knowledge in the run-up to exams.

Kumar & Clarke’s Pass Finals

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Author: Geoff Smith, Elizabeth Carty, Louise Langmead.
Pages: 555 Size: 29.58 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Saunders
Published: 07 February, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780702054747

Pass Finals is a notes-style summary of the key facts to know for the diagnosis and management of important diseases. The book relates to Kumar & Clark`s Clinical Medicine, and it`s synoptic approach is intended to help time – poor students with revision for final exams in medicine. It contains information that is presented as bullet point lists and short summaries. There are also practice self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter, with explanatory answers at the end of the book.

Pass the PSA

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: William Brown, Kevin Loudon, James Fisher, Laura Marsland ; Foreword By Sam Leinster.
Pages: 310 Size: 6.56 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 30 January, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780702055171

Drug prescribing is one of the most important parts of clinical practice. Yet it remains one of the most commonly failed components of undergraduate assessments, and accounts for an uncomfortably high proportion of medical errors. To remedy this, the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) exam has been introduced in the UK. It is compulsory and will set a minimum standard for safe prescribing. Failure will preclude GMC registration. Pass the PSA is written specifically for the exam, with one chapter dedicated to each PSA section.

How to Master the IELTS: over 400 practice questions for all parts of the International English Language Testing System

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Author: Chris Tyreman.
Pages: 248 Size: 762 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Published: 03 June, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780749459468

“How to Master the IELTS” is the ultimate study companion for your journey into international education and employment. With four Academic tests and two General Training tests, this comprehensive practice tool provides important revision for every aspect of the exam. It includes FREE downloadable MP3 files for the listening test; multiple choice questions; speaking exercises; flow chart and diagram tests; word recognition exercises; writing tasks; reading comprehension passages as well as full answers and explanations. Also including two appendices to aid learning and help develop your vocabulary, this straightforward guide is the only resource you`ll need to practice and pass the IELTS.

The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance

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Author: Frances Varian, Lara Cartwright.
Pages: 93 Size: 16.69 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 10 October, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118490969

The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance provides a sound introduction to the SJT and details ways you can prepare before the assessment. It includes worked case examples based on real-life scenarios which have been reviewed by experienced clinicians and examiners. The book draws out key aspects of professional practice relevant to the role of a junior doctor. This is based on the nine domains as outlined by the ISFP (Improving Selection to Foundation Programme), who detailed the behaviours necessary to be a competent Foundation Doctor. The overall aim of The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance is not to spoon feed hundreds of practice questions or reams of guidelines, but to steer you towards a logical way of approaching best medical practice — and therefore the SJT — with many examples of doctors` personal experiences along the way. Challenging scenarios are analysed using guidelines from the General Medical Council and research interviews with patients, lab staff and healthcare professionals. All examples in the book are worked in a test-style apparatus, with questions on one side and detailed answers over the page so you can understand the reasoning behind the material.

Psychiatry at a Glance

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Author: C. L. E. Katona, Claudia Cooper, Mary M. Robertson
Pages: 147 Size: 8.46 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 26 October, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781119129691

Psychiatry at a Glance is an up-to-date, accessible introductory and study text for all students of psychiatry. It presents need-to-know information on the basic science, treatment, and management of the major disorders, and helps you develop your skills in history taking and performing the Mental State Examination (MSE). This new edition features: Thoroughly updated content to reflect new research, the DSM 5 classification and NICE guidelines All the information required, including practice questions, for the written Psychiatry exams Extensive self-assessment material, including Extending Matching Questions, Single Best Answer questions, and sample OSCE stations, to reinforce knowledge learnt A companion website at ataglanceseries.com/psychiatry featuring interactive case studies and downloadable illustrations Psychiatry at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry trainees, as well as nursing students and other health professionals and is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a psychiatric attachment or module.

Primary FRCA: OSCEs in Anaesthesia

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Author: William Simpson, Peter Frank, Andrew Davies and Simon Maquire.
Pages: 310 Size: 93.63 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Cambridge University Press – M.U.A
Published: 31 May, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781107255906

Are you frustrated by the lack of lack of quality, up-to-date revision material for the Primary FRCA OSCE examination? The answer is here. Primary FRCA: OSCEs in Anaesthesia provides candidates with over 80 practice OSCE stations presented in the style of the Royal College exam. Covering the main OCSE categories such as physical examination, resuscitation and simulation, anaesthetic hazards, and equipment, this book will help candidates prepare for the exam and test their knowledge. Each station is constructed in clear and logical fashion to make the revision of individual topics more accessible. The sample questions and answers allow self-testing and are complemented by discussions, numerous illustrations and up-to-date clinical guidelines which follow modern-day anaesthetic practice. With more candidates now failing the OSCE component of the exam, Primary FRCA: OSCEs in Anaesthesia is a must-have for trainees and tutors preparing for the primary FRCA.

Prescribing at a Glance

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Author: Sarah Ross.
Pages: 99 Size: 15.81 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 31 July, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118257289

The principles of drug therapies are fundamental to medical practitioners in all branches; but are often difficult to get to grips with. Prescribing at a Glance addresses the most common uses of prescription drugs, and follows progress from dose calculation, administration to monitoring the effects in the treatments of major presenting problems. With a focus on prescribing, this user-friendly guide helps practitioners to develop crucial knowledge and skills, including establishing accurate drug histories, planning appropriate therapies, writing safe and legal prescriptions, critically appraising the prescribing of others, patient support, accessing reliable information about medicines, and detecting adverse drug reactions. Prescribing at a Glance:

  • Features detailed and high-quality colour illustrations throughout
  • Includes examples of common prescribing errors, practice prescriptions and calculations
  • Follows the structure of the WHO Good Prescribing Guide, and corresponds to the core curriculum of the British Pharmacological Society
  • Is the perfect guide to help you prepare for the Prescribing Skills Assessment (PSA)
  • Includes a companion website featuring interactive MCQs and cases, available at www.ataglanceseries.com/prescribing

From the series that brought you Medical Pharmacology at a Glance, and designed to help those in the later stages of their medical training become adept at the skills required for a vital yet often confusing subject — Prescribing at a Glance will help you fill in any knowledge gaps with simple step-by-step instructions, and clear, easy-to-remember guidelines.

The Pocketbook for PACES

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Author: Edited By Rupa Bessant. Pages: 753 Size: 3.99 MB Format: PDF
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 31 May, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780191629648

This book provides an easily portable yet comprehensive guide to the PACES examination. It includes all of the most relevant clinical information for the PACES exam supplemented by tips supplied by the highly experienced chapter authors. The main aim of the book is to consolidate candidates` theoretical knowledge and help them apply it to the clinical examination scenario. In addition the book forms an excellent pocket reference for trainees in acute medicine, accident and emergency medicine, anaesthetics and critical care and general practice.

Pharmacy OSCEs: A revision guide

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Author: Edited By Beti Wyn Evans, Laura Kravitz, Kelly Lefteri, Nina Walker.
Pages: 257 Size: 1.25 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Published: 29 April, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780857111319

Pharmacy OSCEs is the only pharmacy-specific OSCE revision guide. This easy-to-use book covers the key competencies that will be tested during your Objective Structured Clinical Examinations whether you are still studying or in practice. Written in a concise and accessible way, all types of situations are covered from responding to a specific symptom to solving calculations. The scenarios read like tasks at an OSCE station and are accompanied by: learning objectives; questions and answers; feedback and revision points; key references and further reading. The examples vary in complexity, ranging from early undergraduate years through to postgraduate. With over 70 practice scenarios, this book will support you throughout your training and ensure your best performance on the day of the exam.

Surgery at a Glance

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Author: Pierce A. Grace, Neil R. Borley.
Pages: 209 Size: 18.08 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 14 January, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118522608

This new edition of Surgery at a Glance provides a concise and visually-orientated summary of a comprehensive lecture course in surgery. Following the easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented with clear illustrations and key facts encapsulating all that you need to know. The book is coherently divided into clinical presentations followed by major surgical conditions. Exploring core principals and important diseases, it is an accessible companion to any surgery core text, and is ideally placed to support the current curriculum. Surgery at a Glance : *Features brand new chapters on Orthopaedics and updates on the management of surgical conditions *Includes more revision-friendly elements for quick reference *Is fully supported by a resource website at www.testgeneralsurgery.com containing both MCQs and short answer questions

EMQs and SBAs for Medical Finals, 2nd ed.

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Author: Jonathan Bath, Rebecca Morgan, Mehool Patel.
Pages: 329 Size: 1.99 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 30 May, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118690956

Prepare for final and penultimate-year exams with “EMQs and SBAs” for Medical Finals. It includes five complete practice question papers for realistic preparation. Each question paper contains 60 Single Best Answer questions and 30 Extended Matching Questions. It includes topic index so that readers can target problem areas. It provides detailed explanation of the knowledge behind both correct and incorrect answers. “EMQs and SBAs for Medical Finals” is perfect for the student looking to test their knowledge and identify weak subject areas. Practice questions cover all key topics in medicine, with the subject balance reflecting the weighting in real exams. For this edition, all content has been updated and focused to remain relevant for today`s finalists and the exams they will face. Inclusion of the topic index means that the title allows for both wide-ranging and focused revision. All in all, an essential resource for anyone facing their final medical exams.

CSA Revision Notes for the MRCGP

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Author: Jennifer Stannett.
Pages: 219 Size: 22.23 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Scion Publishing
Published: 15 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781907904721

This book helps you to revise and prepare for the CSA part of the MRCGP exam. The new edition features an additional 11 clinical scenarios, all presented in the same standardised format to help you to improve your: * data gathering – a broad range of appropriate questions to ask the patient are provided and red flags are highlighted where appropriate * interpersonal skills – each clinical problem is described using terms that you can use in your explanations to patients * clinical management – tells you which examinations to consider, which investigations to order, and how to manage each clinical problem based on the latest guidelines and current best practice * consultations – to help you practise, every clinical case features a realistic role play scenario, all of which have been extended with additional information in the new edition. Every clinical scenario in this new edition has been updated and new appendices have been added to cover driving and the latest DVLA guidelines, and when to suspect child maltreatment. The book is designed to be used as a workbook, with wide margins to allow you to add in your own notes, questions and other aides-memoires. Used in this way, CSA Revision Notes for the MRCGP is the ideal book to help you successfully prepare for the exam. From reviews of the first edition: “Following the glowing reviews of this book I bought it for my CSA preparation. It is a very well written book and a good resource for the CSA. I like the lay out with different case scenarios presented in the CSA style of – data gathering, interpersonal skills and clinical management. I like the open questions and focused questions for each scenario and the role play idea at the end of each case scenario. Interestingly this is the recommended read from our VTS programme.”

Crash Course: Pharmacology

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Elisabetta Battista.
Pages: 247 Size: 4.24 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 07 April, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723438892

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. This book takes the reader through the fundamental principles of pharmacology in a comprehensive yet concise format. The molecular basis of pharmacology, drugs and receptors, pharmacokinetics and drug interactions are all considered, along with the inclusion of the latest drug guidelines and recommendations. Each chapter is prefaced with a set of learning objectives and the book also features an extensive self-assessment section of MCQs, short-answer and essay questions for the reader to determine gaps in knowledge and prepare for exams.

Crash Course: Neurology

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Author: Christopher Turner.
Pages: 339 Size: 5.59 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 20 September, 2008
eISBN-13: 9780723437116

Covering all aspects of the syllabus, “Crash Course” offers you a fast way to recap on all you need to know to get through the exams with ease! Styled in an easy-to-follow, readily accessible format, each book has been prepared by senior medical students or junior doctors – under faculty supervision – to give you the correct level of information exactly as you need it! Each book begins with The Patient Presents With. Whilst the second part covers the common diseases and disorders you are likely to see in the clinical situation. Richly illustrated throughout, each chapter commences with learning objectives and has ample use of Hints and Tips boxes, Communication boxes and other useful aide-memories. Self-assessment material closely reflecting current exam requirements concludes each volume and provides you with an opportunity to perfect both your knowledge and exam technique! Fly through your exams with “Crash Course”, the revision aid to get you the results you need!

Crash Course: Metabolism and Nutrition

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Author: Amber Appleton, Olivia Van Bergen
Pages: 239 Size: 3.39 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 21 August, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437635

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you.

Crash Course: Cell Biology and Genetics

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Author: Matt Stubbs, Narin Suleyman.
Pages: 215 Size: 12.01 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 05 January, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437734

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you!!

Crash Course: Renal and Urinary Systems

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Author: Timothy Jones.
Pages: 153 Size: 3.24 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 17 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437680

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you.

Crash Course: General Medicine

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Author: Oliver A. Leach, Gijs I. Van Boxel.
Pages: 476 Size: 8.93 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 28 February, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437895

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Building on the success of previous editions, this new volume provides a concise account of the broad range of general medicine from the most salient features of history taking and clinical examination to investigations and further management. The staggering progress of medicine and the relentless growth of information available can be daunting – included here are carefully selected key developments from recent years most relevant to your course and modern clinical medicine. This clear overview will prove invaluable throughout your undergraduate years, leading up to your finals exams and well in to your first years of practice.

Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

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Author: Cameron Elias-Jones And Martin Perry.
Pages: 246 Size: 12.49 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 11 June, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437833

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Musculoskeletal problems represent a significant and increasing challenge in primary and secondary care, linked to an aging population, the anticipated obesity epidemic and active sports participation. It is inevitable that all doctors will need to manage patients with orthopaedic and rheumatological problems. Musculoskeletal medicine is a rapidly changing field subject to much clinical and basic science research. This superb new edition provides clear and concise coverage of the diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system and the new understanding that underlies their pathologies and treatments.

Crash Course Respiratory System

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Author: Sarah Hickin, James Renshaw, Rachel Williams.
Pages: 245 Size: 10.98 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 19 August, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437925

Crash Course – your effective everyday study companion Plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or recent graduates – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisors, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. This volume in the essential area of respiratory medicine provides a coherent journey from basic science to clinical assessment and respiratory pathology. The careful inclusion of cross referencing and the very latest guidelines will enable you to quickly link the key aspects of science and clinical medicine in an evidence-based manner. Whether you are revising for basic science exams or are on the wards looking for clinical information with a pathophysiological focus, this new edition is for you!

Crash Course Psychiatry

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Author: Katie Marwick, Steven Birrell.
Pages: 309 Size: 4.83 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 05 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437949

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Psychiatry can present a unique and sometimes daunting set of challenges to those approaching the specialty for the first time. This substantially revised fourth edition provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating field. Ideal both as a revision aid and for preparation for work in A&E, the wards, clinics or GP surgeries, this book is full of practical hints and tips which will inspire confidence and to guide you towards systematic assessments, rational diagnoses and evidence based management plans.

Crash Course Pathology

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Philip Xiu.
Pages: 353 Size: 8.16 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 25 April, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437741

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you!!

Crash Course Paediatrics

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Rajat Kapoor, Katy Barnes, Shyam Bhakthavalsala Pages: 328 Size: 7.19 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 19 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 978072343793

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Building on the success of previous editions, Crash Course Paediatrics 4/e provides concise and highly practical overage of this core specialty. It has been carefully honed to meet the needs of students in their medical undergraduate years, but will also prove invaluable for foundation trainees or specialty doctors embarking on a career in paediatrics.

Crash Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Chidimma Onwere.
Pages: 300 Size: 15.27 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 17 January, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780723437871

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!

Crash Course Nervous System

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Jenny Ross
Pages: 285 Size: 5.66 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 25 April, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437710

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!

Crash Course Medical Ethics and Sociology

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Andrew Papanikitas.
Pages: 213 Size: 3.5 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 14 May, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437864

Crash Course – your effective everyday study companion plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! You can save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. The importance of ethics and sociology as applied cannot be underestimated, within both the medical curriculum and everyday modern clinical practice. Medical students and junior doctors cannot hope to experience every dilemma first hand, but are expected to deal with new and problematic clinical situations in a reasoned, professional and systematic way. This volume, which accounts for the revised core curriculum in Medical Ethics and Law, will prove an indispensable companion.

Crash Course Haematology and Immunology

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Yousef Gargani.
Pages: 193 Size: 3.31 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier Health Science
Published: 23 April, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723438922

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included. This volume presents two of the fastest moving medical disciplines, immunology and haematology, where molecular discoveries rapidly translate into new diagnostic tests and treatments in everyday medicine. This book clearly relates the important underlying principles in these areas with the latest clinical applications.

Crash Course Evidence-Based Medicine: Reading and Writing Medical Papers

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Author: Amit Kaura.

Pages: 278 Size: 3.04 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier Health Science
Published: 07 September, 2013
eISBN-13: 978072343784

Crash Course – your effective everyday study companion plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine-tuned to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. This essential new addition to the series clearly brings together the related disciplines of evidence-based medicine, statistics, critical appraisal and clinical audit – all so central to current study and to modern clinical practice. It starts with the basics that every student needs to know and continues into sufficient detail to satisfy anyone contemplating their own research studies. Excel in Student Selected Component (SSC) assessments and that dreaded evidence-based medicine and statistics exam! Ensure you know how to prepare the highest quality reports and maximize your chances of getting published. If you are not sure: why you need to know the standard deviation of a sample; when to use a case-control study and when a cohort study; what to say to your patient who asks about the benefits and harms of a drug; how to argue the case for the inclusion of a drug on the hospital formulary; how to make audit and quality improvement work for you, then this groundbreaking book is for you! Answer these and hundreds of other questions and lay a foundation for your clinical practice that will inform every consultation over a lifetime in medicine.

Crash Course Endocrinology

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

Richard Murphy ; Ronan O’Neill

Pages: 151 Size: 2.6 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 05 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437703

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!

Crash Course Anatomy Updated Edition

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Louise Stenhouse

Pages: 283 Size: 14.31 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 23 April, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723438984

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A sound knowledge of anatomy will be invaluable in every patient interaction you have – in this bestselling series volume the relationship between anatomy and clinical medicine is made clear throughout. Updates to this edition include new sections on radiology, highlighting the increased importance of CT and MRI scanning in modern medicine. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included.

An Aid to the MRCP PACES

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Robert E.J. Ryder, E.A. Freeman & M.A. Mir.

Pages: 353 Size: 17.73 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 06 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118329337

This new edition of An Aid to the MRCP Paces Volume 1: Stations 1 and 3 has been fully revised and updated, and reflects feedback from PACES candidates as to which cases frequently appear in each station. The hundreds of cases have been written in accordance with the latest examining and marking schemes used for the exam and, together with exam hints, tips, routines and clinical checklists, provide an invaluable training and revision aid for all MRCP PACES candidates.

An Aid to the MRCP PACES: (Stations 2 and 4)

Posted onAuthorKieran Lamb

D. Banerjee [and Four Others].

Pages: 532 Size: 5.07 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01 February, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118505045

This brand new, fully updated Fourth Edition of this best-selling PACES revision guide is thoroughly reviewed by PACES candidates to ensure complete coverage of Station 2 – History-taking Skills, and Station 4 – Communication Skills and Ethics. It includes Clinical examination checklists at the start of each Station and features hints, tips and examination routines to provide invaluable practical revision.

The Complete GPVTS Stage 2 Preparation Guide

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Saba Khan, Neel Sharma.

Pages: 249 Size: 3.03 MB Format: PDF Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published: 28 September, 2011
eISBN-13: 9781119959854

Ease the pressure of the GP Vocational Training Scheme Stage 2 exams, and ensure your progress to Stage 3, with this complete preparation guide. Featuring all question types from the exam, including SBAs, EMQs and Professional Dilemmas, and covering a range of medical and surgical specialties, this invaluable guide not only tests appropriate application of clinical knowledge, but encourages doctors to think logically and ethically – vital in recognising appropriate behaviour in professional dilemmas. The opening section provides handy advice on how to prepare for the exam and explains what the question setters are looking for – the key to success in Stage 2. Based on the contributors` own experience of typical problems and dilemmas, and including thorough explanations for each answer, this book is not just an exam crammer, but a valuable learning tool.

Crash Course Cardiology

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Antonia Churchhouse, Julian Ormerod.

Pages: 245 Size: 6.53 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 28 February, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723438038

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisors, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Cardiology is a vital and dynamic specialty that combines bedside history taking and clinical examination with a broad range of investigations and interventions. The specialty is constantly evolving and advances in diagnostics, technologies and therapeutics are reflected in this revised edition. In keeping with the rest of the series, the material is contemporary, the content accessible and the coverage comprehensive.

Crash Course Cardiovascular System Updated Edition

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Jonathan D. W. Evans

Pages: 165 Size: 3.98 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier Health Science
Published: 16 May, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723439165

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the western world and a common cause of hospital admission. This highly accessible guide to the cardiovascular system highlights all the essential information to provide an invaluable foundation for application to clinical practice in this most fundamental of medical specialties.

The 10-Minute Clinical Assessment

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Knut Schroeder.

Pages: 835 Size: 7.27 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 12 September, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119106364

Clinical assessment is at the heart of medicine. Health professionals working in busy clinical settings, such as general practitioners, nurse practitioners and hospital doctors on-call, often have to assess patients under considerable time constraints. This book teaches the reader how to gather clinical information effectively, accurately and safely even when time is at a premium. * Provides a systematic method of collecting and assessing relevant clinical information by suggesting step-by-step examination routines, including important patient-centred questions * Focuses on common symptoms and presentations * Treatment reflects the latest in evidence based practice (including latest NICE Guidelines) * Specifically covers the clinical skills assessment (CSA) part of the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) examination * Written by an experienced medical educator and practicing GP, in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of medical students, GPs, PG trainees, hospital doctors and nurses