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Oxford: Churchi l l Livi ngstone . 2004. 228 pp. » 1 9.99 (pb) .  \nThe Objective Structured Clinical Examin-ation (OSCE), in which candidates go through a series of ‘stations’, each testing a range of clinical, communication and practical skills, has been in use in medical examinations for over 40 years. The Royal College of Psychiatrists last year incorpo-rated the OSCE into the MRCPsych Part I Examination, replacing the traditional‘long case’. The utility, reliability and validity of OSCEs in testing undergraduatesin psychiatry are well established.  \nThis book is intended to help candi-dates preparing for the MRCPsych Part I Examination. It contains 60 OSCE stations in psychiatry. Each station follows a similar format: a construct, instructions to the candidate and a checklist – all presented in an easy-to-read ‘bullets and boxes’ style. Examples of suggested questions (often verbatim) and some theoretical discussion of the topic should help sustain the reader’s interest. The stations discussed present the  \nright mix of various psychiatric sub-specialties and cover a wide range of situations intended to test the candidate’s clinical, communication and practical skills.  \nFrom the trainee’s perspective, the introductory chapter is particularly import-ant, as it gives practical tips on how to prepare for the OSCE. The ‘how to fail an OSCE’ section in the same chapter also demands careful reading. This book can be used by trainers who themselves may not be familiar with OSCEs, and some examples can be incorporated into clinical ‘mock examination’ scenarios. The timing of the publication is excellent, given the recent inclusion of an OSCE in the MRCPsych Part I Examination and the current gap in the market.  \nMy only criticism is that the editor has probably been over-ambitious in stating that the book is also aimed at ‘medical students, postgraduates and practitioners in other clinical specialties’. There are similar OSCE guides in other medical specialties and hence the impact of this book beyond its remit is limited; a more apt title would have been OSCEs for MRCPsych Part I.  \nSanju George Specialist Registrar in General Adult Psychiatry, Sandwell OutreachTeam, The Cottage, 6^6A Simpson Street , Oldbury, West Midlands B69 4AL, UK  \nAssessment of Mental Capacity: Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers (2nd edn)  \nByThe British Medi cal Association  \nand The Law Society. London: BMJ Books .  \n2004. 260 pp. » 1 9.95 (pb) . ISBN 0 7279 1 67 1 8  \nJohn Gunn, emeritus professor of forensic psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, used to tell the Maudsley registrars that a copy of the Mental Health Act should be to them as a stethoscope is to a physician – they should always keep a copy to hand. The latest edition of this small book,  \npublished jointly by the British Medical Association and The Law Society, also lays claim to must-have status – not simply for psychiatrists, but all clinicians, because (asthe authors indicate on p. 31) courts tend to regard any doctor as having expertise in assessing competence. Since it is self-evident that the majority of doctors do not in fact possess such expertise, those who are required to give an opinion on mental capacity need this book much more than they need a stethoscope.  \nThe coverage of the book is compre-hensive, including (for instance) compe-tence to consent to medical research. The style is succinct and completely clear – a pleasurable rarity from lawyers. Its counsel is wise: for example, in section 3.5 (pp. 34–5) professionals are advised against witnessing documents without first competently asses-sing mental capacity and recording a contemporaneous opinion.  \nThe sands of time are flowing away from this book, because a new mental capacity act is currently being forged in Parliament and it seems inconceivable that a third edition is not being planned to c","cbCaifwI7vntRlgl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifwI7vntRlgl","pdf",87793,"English","# Book reviews\n## OSCEs in Psychiatry\n## Assessment of Mental Capacity: Guidance for Doctors and Lawyers (2nd edn)","[{\"question\":\"What is OSCEs in Psychiatry mainly intended for?\",\"answer\":\"It is designed to help candidates prepare for the MRCPsych Part I Examination by practicing a set of psychiatry OSCE stations.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the OSCE station material organized in OSCEs in Psychiatry?\",\"answer\":\"Each of the 60 stations follows a similar structure with a construct, instructions to the candidate, and a checklist presented in a clear “bullets and boxes” style.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the mental capacity guidance book emphasize for clinicians?\",\"answer\":\"It stresses that doctors may be treated as competent in assessing mental capacity in court, so clinicians need practical guidance, including advice on witnessing documents only after properly assessing and recording capacity.\"}]","OSCEs in Psychiatry - book reviews | PDF",1789929017]