The Easy Guide to OSCEs for Clinical Specialties - Second Edition - A Step-by-Step Guide to Success

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A practical, step-by-step guide for mastering OSCEs across multiple clinical specialties. The book provides structured exam preparation designed for success in OSCE settings, covering history taking, focused examinations, counselling, and common condition assessments. It includes detailed mark schemes, specialty chapters, and progressive subsections such as obstetric, sexual health, and paediatric competencies. Guidance is intended for medical and health-care professionals and emphasizes independent verification of dosing and clinical advice.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages31

Reading Time1 h 18 min

AccessFree to download

Preface to the First Edition

Foreword to the First Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Mark Schemes

1 Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Obstetrics History

Obstetric Examination

Urine Dipstick and Blood Pressure

Nuchal Scanning

Breast-feeding

Rash-contact Counselling

Obstetric Emergencies

Gynaecological History

Bimanual Examination

Speculum Examination and Cervical Smear Test

Female Catheterisation

Ovarian Cyst

Miscarriage

Abortion

Ectopic Pregnancy

2 Sexual Health

Sexual History

HIV Test Counselling

Male Condom

Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

Emergency Contraceptive Pill

Intramuscular Contraception

Contraceptive Implant

Intra-uterine Device (IUD)

3 Paediatrics

Paediatric History

Headache History

Neonatal Examination

Developmental Assessment

Cardiovascular Examination

Respiratory Examination

The Easy Guide to OSCEs for Clinical Specialties A Step-by-Step Guide to Success Second Edition The Easy Guide to OSCEs for Clinical Specialties A Step-by-Step Guide to Success Second Edition Nazmul Akunjee, MBBS MRCGP GP Principal, North London Muhammed Akunjee, MBBS MRCGP PgCert (Diabetes) PgCert (MedEd) GP Principal, North London Syed Jalali Foundation Year Doctor, Cardiff Shoaib Siddiqui Foundation Year Doctor, Brighton Dominic Pimenta, BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCP Medical Registrar, London Dilsan Yilmaz, BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCS Academic Clinical Fellow in General Surgery, London CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742 © 2017 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business No claim to original U.S. Government works Printed on acid-free paper Version Date: 20160815 International Standard Book Number-13: 978-1-78523-120-9 (Paperback) This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. While all reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, neither the author[s] nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publishers wish to make clear that any views or opinions expressed in this book by individual editors, authors or contributors are personal to them and do not necessarily reflect the views/opinions of the publishers. The information or guidance contained in this book is intended for use by medical, scientific or health-care professionals and is provided strictly as a supplement to the medical or other professional’s own judgement, their knowledge of the patient’s medical history, relevant manufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate best practice guidelines. Because of the rapid advances in medical science, any information or advice on dosages, procedures or diagnoses should be independently verified. The reader is strongly urged to consult the relevant national drug formularyand the drug companies’ and device or material manufacturers’ printed instructions, and their websites, before administering or utilizing any of the drugs, devices or materials mentioned in this book. This book does not indicate whether a particular treatment is appropriate or suitable for a particular individual. Ultimately it is the sole responsibility of the medical professional to make his or her own professional judgements, so as to advise and treat patients appropriately. The authors and publishers have also attempted to trace the copyright holders of all material reproduced in this publication and apologize to copyright holders if permission to publish in this form has not been obtained. If any copyright material has not been acknowledged please write and let us know so we may rectify in any future reprint. Except as permitted under U.S. Copyright Law, no part of this book may be reprinted, reproduced, transmitted, or utilized in any form by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the publishers. For permission to photocopy or use material electronically from this work, please [access www.copyright.com](access www.copyright.com) ([http://www.copyright](http://www.copyright). com/) or contact the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, 978-750-8400. CCC is a not-forprofit organization that provides licenses and registration for a variety of users. For organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by the CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for

FAQs

What does the book focus on for OSCE preparation?

It focuses on preparing for OSCEs in clinical specialties through structured, step-by-step guidance. The contents include specialty-specific history taking, examinations, and related tasks.

Is this edition the first or second edition?

The document explicitly states it is the second edition.

Who is the intended audience for the guidance in this book?

The guidance is intended for medical, scientific, and health-care professionals using their own clinical judgment alongside best-practice guidelines.

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