About The Book Distinction in OSCEs for Specialties is the ideal preparation for any student or doctor either preparing for their rotation or examinations in the core specialties - Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychiatry.
This book has been written in an organised and succinct manner by Teaching Fellows and medical students from Imperial College London with guidance from examiners and experts in the field. Distinction for OSCEs in Specialties simplifies revision and saves you valuable time in collating everything you need to know for your OSCEs in one place. This is the first book to comprehensively address the following for all common presenting complaints in the three core specialties:
• Detailed history questions to be elicited including PC, HPC, PMHx, DHx & SHx. • Examination findings and guides to practical procedures. • Investigations, including special tests. • Management in line with the latest, up-to-date Royal College and NICE Guidelines. • Simplifies difficult conversations by providing counselling scripts. • Memorable mnemonics are used throughout the book to aid memory retention.
This book allows students aiming for top marks to access the most up to date guideline-based investigations and management, making Distinction for OSCEs in Specialties applicable for both OSCEs and PACES examinations. Distinction for OSCEs in Specialties has been carefully crafted to a concise length, realistically providing students with the ability to commit the book to memory and achieve top marks.
About The Author Muhammad Ashraf; David Zargaran; Faisal Al-Mayahi; Riham Rabee; Muhammad Najim; Rula Najim
Imperial College London