cover image - The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780323936576
Copyright: 2024
Publication Date: 04-05-2023
Page Count: 528
Imprint: UGTM
List Price: $34.99

The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 4th Edition

by Emily Hotton, MBChB (Dist), BSc (Hons) and Sammie Mak, MBChB

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780323936576
Copyright: 2024
Publication Date: 04-05-2023
Page Count: 528
Imprint: UGTM
List Price: $34.99
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    • Over 100 common scenarios – including medical history taking, clinical examination, practical skills and communication skills
    • Covers specialities including orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, prescribing, O&G, ophthalmology, ENT
    • Over 300 full colour clinical photos to bring the text to life, including images of patients with disease features
    • Clearly outlines how to relay the assessment of a patient to an examiner or to other doctors on a ward round
    • Model answers to key OSCE questions
    • Written and reviewed by doctors and senior medical students – essential guidance from those in the know
    • New data interpretation chapter
    • New dedicated ophthalmology chapter
  • 1. OSCE hints and tips

    2. History Taking - 23 stations
    Introduction to History Taking

    General History: tired all the time
    General History: weight loss
    Cardiovascular History: Chest Pain
    Cardiovascular Hisotry: Palpitations
    Respiratory History: Productive Cough
    Respiratory History: Shortness of breath
    Gastrointestinal History: Abdominal Pain
    Gastrointestinal History: Dysphagia
    Gastrointestinal History: Nausea and Vomiting
    Gastrointestinal History: Diarrhoea
    Renal History: Oliguria
    Neurological History: Headache 
    Neurological History: Collapse
    Neurological History: Weakness
    Endocrine History: Hypothyroidism
    Vascular History: Intermittent Claudication
    Vascular History: Swollen calf
    Orthopaedic History: Back Pain
    Genetic history: Inherited disease
    Rheumatology History: Joint Pain
    Breast History: Breast lump
    Urology: Incontinence
    Urology: Haematuria

    3. Clinical Examination - 23 stations
    Introduction to Clinical Examination

    Cardiovascular Examination
    Respiratory Examination 
    Abdominal Examination
    Hernia Examination
    Testicular Examination
    Stoma Examination
    Rectal Examination
    Cranial Nerve Examination
    Upper Limb Neurological Examination
    Lower Limb Neurological Examination
    Cerebellar Examination
    Parkinson’s Examination
    Peripheral Arterial Examination
    Varicose Veins Examination
    Ulcer Examination
    Neck Lumps Examination
    Thyroid Examination
    Cushing’s Syndrome Examination
    Acromegaly Examination
    Breast Examination
    Dermatology Examination
    Haematology Examination
    Ear Examination

    4. Orthopaedic Examinations - 9 stations
    Introduction to Orthopaedic Examination
    Cervical spine
    Thoraco-lumbar spine
    Shoulder
    Elbow
    Hand and wrist
    Hip
    Knee
    Foot and ankle
    Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine (GALS) Screening 

    5. Communication Skills - 17 stations
    Introduction to Communication Skills
    Cardiovascular: Explaination of hypertension
    Cardiovascular: Lifestyle Advice Post Myocardial
    Cardiovascular: Explaining statins
    Respiratory: Inhaler Technique
    Respiratory: Smoking cessation counselling
    Gastro: Consent for Ascitic Drain
    Gastro: Consent for Hernia Repair
    Neuro: Dealing with an Agitated Patient
    Haematology: Blood Transfusion
    Haematology: Commencing Warfarin Therapy
    Haematology: Sickle cell disease diagnosis
    Paediatrics: Explaination of immunisations
    Sexual Health: Consent for HIV Testing
    General: Post-mortem discussion
    General: Opiate Counselling
    General: Breaking Bad News
    General: Ethics station

    6. Data Interpretation - 17 stations
    Introduction to Data Interpretation
    FBC interpretation
    U&E interpretation
    LFT interpretation
    Coagulation screen interpretation
    TFTs interpretation
    Bone profile interpretation
    Arterial blood gas interpretation
    ECG interpretation
    CSF interpretation
    Pleural fluid interpretation
    Ascitic fluid interpretation
    Synovial fluid interpretation
    Peak flow and spirometry
    Chest x-ray
    Abdominal x-ray
    Orthopaedic x-ray
    CT head

    7. Practical Skills - 8 stations
    Introduction to Practical Skills
    Intermediate Life Support
    Phlebotomy
    Intravenous Cannulation/Setting Up a Giving Set
    Arterial Blood Gas
    Male Urethral Catheterisation
    Urinalysis 
    Instruments
    Suturing

    8. Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 17 stations
    Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    Headache
    Reduced fetal movements
    Anxious pregnant woman
    Antepartum haemorrhage
    Obstetric examination
    Caesarean section
    GBS
    Placenta praevia
    Breech presentation
    Vaginal discharge
    Postmenopausal bleeding
    Pain in early pregnancy
    Vaginal Examination (speculum and bimanual)
    Miscarriage Discussion
    Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
    Emergency Contraception
    Cervical Smear Counselling

    9. Psychiatry - 10 stations
    Introduction to Psychiatry

    Alcohol History
    Depression History
    Mania History
    Post-Natal Depression History
    Suicide Risk Assessment
    Schizophrenia History
    Mental State Examination
    Cognitive Assessment
    Assessing capacity
    Commencing lithium/clozapine therapy

    10. Paediatrics - 15 stations
    Introduction to Paediatrics

    Paediatric History Taking
    Newborn Baby Examination
    Developmental delay
    A Crying Baby
    Febrile Convulsions
    Wheeze
    Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1)
    Neonatal jaundice
    Failure to thrive
    Non Accidental Injury
    MMR Vaccination
    Cystic Fibrosis
    Down Syndrome 
    Peak Flow/Spacer
    Inhaler technique

    ​​​​​​​11. Ophthalmology - 8 stations
    Introduction to Ophthalmology

    Eye Examination 
    Fundoscopy
    The painful red eye
    Sudden loss of vision
    Watery eye
    Flashing lights and floaters
    Periocular pain and headache
    Blurred vision

    12. Prescribing - 12 stations
    Introduction to Prescribing

    Acute Left Ventricular Failure
    Acute Myocardial Infarction
    Acute Exacerbation of COPD
    Acute Exacerbation of Asthma
    Hyperkalemia
    Bowel Obstruction
    Abdominal Sepsis
    Acute Upper GI Bleed
    Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    Discharge Prescribing
    Analgesia
    Prescribing for Children

    13. Hospital Documentation - 4 stations
    Introduction to Hospital Documentation

    Transfer Letter
    Referral Letter
    Discharge Letter 
    Death certification

  • Emily Hotton, MBChB (Dist), BSc (Hons), Obstetric Registrar, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK and Sammie Mak, MBChB, Junior Doctor, NHS England, Manchester, UK
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