The Finalist’s Guide to Passing the OSCE: Clinical Examinations and Procedures

MasterPass Series Performing well in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) requires sound medical knowledge and a systematic approach to clinical examination. It is the most daunting assessment for medical students - they are expected to take full and accurate medical histories perform structured and comprehensive clinical examinations and display competence and dexterity when performing procedures. They must also demonstrate interest and enthusiasm towards their patients and show empathy when appropriate. This book will help you to focus on key point scoring areas learn golden rules for each examination and avoid pitfalls potential disasters and common mistakes. It provides essential details on structure and approach without weighing you down - its handy size means you can use it at the bedside on the ward or whilst observing other students examining a patient. The best practice methods for approaching patients at each station will ensure that you’ll have the confidence to impress examiners. ‘Sure to become a mainstay on the ward in the student common room and the doctor’s mess. I only wish it had been available when I was student coming up to finals!’ Susan Gelding in her Foreword For more information on other titles in this series please click here