Download or read book Two Weeks To Paces Practical Assessment Of Clinical Examination Skills written by Hasan Haboubi and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2021-05-05 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The MRCP examination is constantly changing, reflecting the changing pressures on doctors in training. Whilst the MRCP PACES examination has evolved with the times, the core ethos of it, to act as a benchmark for sound clinical examination, logical diagnostic ability, common sense and most importantly, the development of compassionate and ethical physicians has remained unchanged.Whilst this exam has often struck fear into the hearts of junior doctors, we believe it is an assessment of progression during a physician's training that should be relished as an opportunity to demonstrate these ageless qualities that caring practitioners should possess.This book was born out of the philosophy that all doctors sitting their MRCP PACES already have the knowledge and skill to pass the exam, but just require guidance in the correct logical approach that the Royal College is looking for.The book has, therefore, quite unlike other MRCP PACES books, avoided any attempts at being a definitive text. Rather, it has focused on the key aspects that the authors believe are required to pass the examination, in particular focus on presentation style. Whilst medicine is indeed an ocean, the most commonly examined topics have been selected to reflect the likely scenarios a candidate will face — as the old adage goes — 'common things occur commonly'.In producing this book, extensive feedback was sought from candidates revising for the examination to reflect their needs. The layout therefore involves a methodical approach with a short introduction, similar to that presented in the exam, followed by clinical findings expected to be found. An example of presentation style has then been produced to allow the candidate to rehearse and practice this essential component of the exam.Doctors preparing for the exam have limited time due to busy work schedules. Therefore, summary books are key for candidates sitting the MRP PACES examination.Most PACES candidates fail the exam based on history and communication stations.Therefore, attention has been paid to:

Download or read book A C E S for P A C E S written by Ajith Jayasekera and published by aces for paces. This book was released on 2005 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A.C.E.S for P.A.C.E.S. is a book on clinical skills for doctors attempting the M.R.C.P. P.A.C.E.S examination. It is also suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates and practicing clinicians. The book analyses the M.R.C.P P.A.C.E.S examination .It then analyses the principles of clinical methods, describes techniques in detail and gives relevant findings and their causes. In More Detail: A.C.E.S for P.A.C.E.S. starts off with a short discussion of examinations in general and then discusses the M.R.C.P P.A.C.E.S. examination in detail. The next part of the book is an analysis and then a discussion of clinical skills followed by a general outline on how one should approach the development of clinical skills. A detailed discussion of the organ systems follows with a chapter dedicated to each system. Each chapter is divided into three sections. Initially there is a detailed description of clinical method. Next there is an outline of the common conditions that may occur in relation to each system. The final section of each chapter contains a description of clinical findings and the conditions in which they occur. The approach taken by this book is a description of the findings that may occur at each step of the clinical encounter. The last chapter discusses communication and ethics. This chapter begins with an analysis of the way in which candidates are assessed at examinations. It then analyses communication and ethics and describes a method of communication. An appendix is included which gives a summary of history taking and examination techniques for each system.

Download or read book PACES for the MRCP written by Tim Hall (MRCP(UK)) and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book is a highly structured case-based text to help candidates pass the new MRCP PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) examination. Its contents correspond to the five clinical stations of the exam and the systems that each contains. Each system is covered in a structured way, providing an examination scheme followed by a series of detailed case-based clinical scenarios. The book also covers the communication and history-taking skills and ethics stations which are new to this exam. Designed to thoroughly prepare candidates for the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills (PACES). Written as a systematic text which exactly complements the format of the exam: Station 1: Respiratory System, Abdominal System Station 2: History Taking Skills Station 3: Cardiovascular System, Nervous System Station 4: Communication Skills and Ethics Station 5: Skin, Locomotor System, Eyes, Endocrine Uses a practical, user-friendly, case-based format Each system in Stations 1,3 and 5 starts with a detailed examination scheme followed by a unique Recognition-Interpretation-Discussion format for each case. This has been carefully designed to make preparing for PACES efficient and maximise marks on the day of the exam. Stations 2 and 4 both start with introductions to the history taking and communication skills tested in the exam. Cases then follow, each comprising boxed history taking or communication skills/ethics points relating to the case followed by questions and answers The book is an up to date, detailed medical text for PACES candidates, striking the balance between the need to be concise and the needs to carefully explain concepts which candidates find difficult. Suitable as a 'ward adjunct' in the months and weeks prior to PACES, and may also be used for quick reference close to the exam Recognises the needs of busy doctors preparing for the exam Suitable for medical students approaching final MB Suitable also for PLAB candidates, FRACP, etc

Download or read book Clinical Consultation Skills in Medicine written by Ernest Suresh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows the revised format of the Practical Assessment Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) exam conducted by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK, where ‘clinical consultation skills’ will be tested twice in two separate stations. Thus, coming closest to what doctors do in real life: obtain a structured history, perform a focussed examination and explain the problem to the patient in lay terms. This book takes readers through a rational approach to 63 common presenting symptoms or laboratory abnormalities in medicine. It is aimed at improving the clinical consultation skills of young doctors and preparing them for the new format of MRCP PACES. Readers will learn: 1. The approaches to common presenting symptoms and blood test abnormalities. 2. What questions to ask the patient and why. 3. What to check when they examine the patient. 4. What to tell the patient and how to convey this information in lay terms without jargon. 5. How to investigate the problem, how to manage and when to refer to a specialist. Key Features • This book follows a narrative style with each case being discussed in a story-like manner, helping readers understand the process of narrowing the differential diagnosis, just like solving a crime! • It includes a ‘What to tell the patient’ section, where the main points to convey to the patient are highlighted and fully dialogued to help readers understand how complex medical jargon should be conveyed in layperson's terms. • It simplifies several complex and difficult-to-understand topics like haematological malignancies, thrombotic microangiopathy, glomerulonephritis, systemic vasculitis and eosinophilia.

Download or read book Cases for PACES written by Stephen Hoole and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2010-04-26 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cases for PACES provides a concise study aid to Part II of the MRCP examination; the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills or PACES. The new edition of this very popular study guide has been completely updated, and now includes scenarios for Station 5, introduced in October 2009. Featuring a ‘case study’ format that matches the style of the exam, it includes all the essential information - perfect for on-the-ward revision and study. Written by authors who remember their own PACES examination, their experience in learning and teaching PACES is condensed to provide exactly what you need to know to pass. With its informal style, Cases for PACES is also ideal for self-directed learning in groups, and will help you hone your clinical skills and boost your confidence in the run-up to the examination. For more titles to help you prepare for MRCP examinations go to www.wileymedicaleducation.com

Download or read book Get Through MRCP PACES written by Rajeev Gulati and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an aid to preparation for the MRCP practical assessment of clinical examination skills (PACES) examination. It presents cases in a question and answer style to mimic a conversation with the examiner.

Download or read book MRCP 2 written by Paul Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The MRCP Part 2 Oral and Clinical component was replaced by PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) in June 2001. This text aims to match the content and level of difficulty of this examination. It contains chapters that cover all five PACES stations - respiratory and abdominal; history taking; cardiovascular and neurological; communication skills; and skin, locomotor, eyes and endocrine - and presents the ten most common diagnoses in each station. The book presents detailed information on relevant points of examination, summary of presentation, causes of the diagnosis, investigations and brief management. A communication skills chapter contains information on informing patients about diagnosis, relevant features of a disease, complications, prognosis, investigations and management.

Download or read book Clinical Examination Skills for the Mrcp Paces Exam written by Deepa Iyer and published by Whiteley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About this book This concise book is aimed to assist candidates for the Royal College of Physicians MRCP PACES exam. The exam consists of 5 stations, each of which is scored on 7 different skills. This book also caters to medical students and junior doctors, who wish to learn the art of correct clinical examination. This book takes the reader through all of the clinical stations in order, detailing the required clinical examination for each station and describing appropriate communication skills. "There is a plethora of publications to help candidates prepare for written higher examinations in medicine but few that deal with modern clinical examinations. This book meets that need and fills the gap in current provision for aspiring physicians working towards their formal qualifications." Stephen Allen BSc MD FRCP MBA, Consultant Physician and Visiting Professor, The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK. About the author Dr. Deepa Iyer is a physician who is passionate about medicine and enjoys teaching the correct clinical examination skills to medical students and junior doctors who are keen to learn. Having successfully passed the MRCP PACES exam herself, she was unable to find a clinical examination book helping doctors through this new examination format. Drawing upon her own experiences, Dr Deepa Iyer has produced this small but essential book to guide the candidate through the exam.

Download or read book MRCP 2 written by J. B. Peiris and published by Pastest. This book was released on 2002 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers various neurological conditions likely to be tested in the Station 3 and History Taking Station of the PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) exam. This book is divided into neurology and history taking stations, with more than 50 illustrations highlighting the important points.

Download or read book PACES for the MRCP written by Tim Hall and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3rd edition of PACES for the MRCP has been fully revised and updated throughout to retain its pole position as the textbook to accompany core medical training (CMT) and prepare candidates for success in the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills and a future specialty career. Features Fully revised for the new Station 5 and completely updated throughout. Promotes understanding and deeper learning of modern medicine applicable to PACES and the specialist registrar. Emphasis on clinical assessment – history-taking, examination and communication skills – equipping candidates with appropriate differential diagnoses from which to develop the right diagnosis. Encourages candidates to question why a diagnosis has arisen and consider its consequences. For example, ‘Heat failure’ is a not a diagnosis until a candidate has considered the differential diagnoses of breathlessness and decided why heart failure is most likely, and then considered its cause (not always ischaemic heart disease), its presentation (acute, chronic, left or right ventricular or both) and, most importantly, the effects of it and its treatments on a patient’s life. This 3rd edition of PACES for the MRCP continues to provide fully revised, up-to-date, evidence-based coverage of investigations and treatments. Whilst the emphasis of PACES is on clinical skills, candidates who understand when, for example, a patient with rheumatoid arthritis might benefit from a biologic agent and how this will influence inflammatory disease, is better equipped for success. A one-volume text giving candidates complete preparation for the PACES exam within one portable volume 250 cases organised into the 5 stations of the PACES exam – respiratory and abdominal system, history taking, cardiovascular and nervous system, communication and ethics and skin, locomotion, eyes and endocrine systems Engaging question-and-answer approach at the end of each case – excellent preparation for the exam Boxed tips highlight vital information – helps identify what is most important to remember Produced in full colour throughout Colour coding for each station Many more illustrations added - now over 300 clinical photographs and line drawings in colour Many more cases added, bringing the number up to 250 - 50 per station History-taking and communication skills stations now revised so that they exactly mimic the requirements of the exam

Download or read book An Aid to the MRCP PACES written by Robert Elford John Ryder and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pass PACES E Book written by Eirini Kasfiki and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book is written by authors experienced in training candidates to pass MRCP PACES from across the UK. They have put together Pass PACES based on their own teaching experiences to fill the gap in preparation aids for this high-stakes examination. As well as covering the curriculum, this book is designed to help candidates marshal their knowledge most effectively in order to maximize candidate’s performance. The book provides a pragmatic guide to the presentation of cases and gives great tips for how to achieve full marks at each station in the exam. Gives the candidate a stepwise approach in how to present the clinical cases that appear in the exam, with the aim of achieving full marks in the clinical stations. Highlights the extra knowledge and information sought by examiners in order to award full marks at the discussion phase of each station. Gives advice on time management and organization before and during the exam. Uses smart memory techniques in order to create brain images for candidates to be able to recruit knowledge under the stress of the exam. Presents unique hidden curriculum knowledge and non-technical skills tips, customised for this exam. Accompanying videos that walk candidates through key examinations for each station, and podcasts giving instructional tips and guidance.

Download or read book Clinical Examination Skills for Healthcare Professionals written by Hannah Abbott and published by M&K Update Ltd. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, an increasing number of healthcare professionals (including nurses, midwives and members of many allied professions) have to conduct the vital first stage in a patient’s journey – taking a clinical history and conducting an effective physical examination. This book offers clear, practical guidance on the fundamentals of clinical examination for any practitioner who wishes to understand their patient’s specific needs and to plan appropriate care. Recognising that readers will come from a diverse range of clinical backgrounds and roles, the opening chapter (on consultation and the skills needed to take an accurate clinical history) underpins the systems-based approach. This, combined with the use of case study examples, allows healthcare professionals to focus on the principles of examining the system or systems that are most relevant to their specific area of practice. The book also includes a helpful glossary and list of abbreviations. This new, updated edition contains revised chapters on genitourinary assessment, obstetric assessment and mental health assessment. There is also a completely new chapter on eye, ear, nose and throat assessment, covering the EENT conditions most commonly encountered in primary healthcare. Contents include: • Consultation and clinical history-taking skills • Respiratory assessment • Cardiovascular assessment • Gastrointestinal assessment • Neurological assessment • Genitourinary assessment • Musculoskeletal assessment • Obstetric assessment • Mental health assessment • Perioperative assessment • Eye, ear, nose and throat assessment

Download or read book An Aid to the MRCP PACES written by Dev Banerjee and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forerunner to this book - Ryder, Mir & Freeman's 'An Aid to the MRCP Short Cases' - rapidly established itself as a classic and has sold over 30,000 copies. The new Progressive Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) has replaced the old short case exam and, as a result, the authors have revised, reworked and extended their highly successful text so that it continues to address the study needs of candidates. This new revision aid is now presented in two volumes: An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 1: Stations 1, 3 and 5 An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 2: Stations 2 and 4 This Volume covers Station 2 'History Taking' and Station 4 'Communication Skills'. In the 'History Taking' section at least 50 examples of each type of question and case are included, together with scenarios with simulated patients. The focus of the book is very much on the examiners' expectations so that candidates have a true picture of the areas on which they are being tested. Station 4 'Communication Skills' also covers the ethical issues in the doctor-patient relationship, such as managing organ transplantation, consenting for hospital post-mortem, etc. Also included in this Volume is the 'Experiences and Anecdotes' chapter providing real quotes from both candidates and examiners - this helps the candidate to avoid the more common pitfalls of the exam.

Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills written by James Thomas and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is the only truly comprehensive pocket guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The handbook is structured to allow rapid reference of key information, and to aid understanding with concise and practical clinical guidance. Full colour throughout, it includes over 140 detailed photographs and diagrams of all common examination skills to show you exactly what you need to do and the theory, practice and complications for each. More photos have been included, with over half completely new and specially produced for this edition. Each system chapter covers applied anatomy, history, examination, and the presentation of common and important disorders. Data interpretation covers the basics of x-rays, ECGs and other key areas. A new chapter on the eyes is included along with the sections on body language and non-verbal communication, and the section on practical procedures has been expanded. This handbook will help to ensure you have the confidence and skill to carry out an 'A' grade examination every time.

Download or read book Practical and Professional Clinical Skills written by Vinod Patel and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and Professional Clinical Skills sets out the full range of clinical skills that medicine students must be able to demonstrate to become effective medical professionals. Compiled by editors with expertise in clinical skills education, the book has a focus on professionalism, and on treating the patient with respect, dignity, and kindness.

Download or read book Cases for Paces written by Stephen Hoole and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive Study Resource That Helps Readers Pass the PACES Exam Concise and ideal for quick reference, Cases for PACES is the perfect resource for MRCP PACES preparation in the run-up to the examination. Its full-colour two-page case study format matches the style of the exam and lets you quickly read up on all the most common cases to ensure you will be prepared. The authors' experience in learning and teaching PACES is condensed to provide exactly what is needed to pass. The informal writing style means Cases for PACES is also ideal for self-directed learning in groups. The book will help readers hone their clinical skills and boost their confidence levels throughout their revision sessions. Study resources covered in the book include: Information pertaining to all five stations: abdominal and respiratory system examination, history-taking skills, cardiovascular system examination, communication skills and ethics, and integrated clinical assessment New cases on all the most common topics on the exam A new format to match the new exam style which was introduced in For MRCP candidates and final-year medical students, Cases for PACES is an accessible learning resource to master all the topics included in the PACES exam.