Each consultation has a duration of ten minutes with two-minute intervals for reading the case notes. A buzzer sound signals the start and end of the ten-minute period, corresponding to the role players’ and examiners’ entry and exit of the consulting room. The cases are typical presentations in UK general practices and candidates must pose relevant questions to obtain information from role players.Physical examinations may be conducted if candidates consider necessary.

reinforces your understanding with learning activities in each chapter.• Case studies and experiential learning activities flow from simple to complex, and represent occupational therapy across the lifespan. New diagrams and illustrations, including of the spine and spinal nerve roots, male inguinal region and female perineum Some reviewers felt this text is very slightly light in neurology content – which has a wide range of conditions which may appear in MRCP PACESAll in all a very handy book for the student, the resident or other professionals working with children. I had a lot of fun reading it.’ For more than 80 years this unique short atlas has been the go-to guide to the examination of patients with lesions of the peripheral nerves and nerve roots – appreciated by generations of students and experienced practitioners alike. Unique! Using Evidence in Nursing Practice chapter provides the information needed to use evidence-based care to solve clinical problems.

Each case begins with a succinct summary of the patient’s history, examination, and initial investigation. The text includes photographs where relevant and questions on the diagnosis and management of each case. The answers provide a detailed discussion on each topic, with further illustration where appropriate.

Accompanied by over 25 videos and written by an experienced team of nursing educators and practitioners, this innovative textbook will support your clinical skills training across all years of your degree. Worksheets and/or templates are included in each chapter to enhance learning and for use in practice. The Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) is a qualification that confirms that a doctor has finished specialty training in general practice and possesses competencies consistent with independent practice in the UK. The Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA), a component of MRCGP examination, tests a doctor’s ability to integrate and apply clinical, professional, communication and practical competencies relevant to general practice.

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Lifespan, cultural, and home care considerations assist you in understanding the diverse needs of your patients. UNIQUE! Cross-references to Dains et al: Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care help you take “the next step” in your clinical reasoning abilities and provides a more seamless user experience.

These true-to-life cases will teach students and junior doctors to recognize important clinical symptoms and signs and to develop the diagnostic and management skills needed for the cases they will encounter on the job. For undergraduate nursing students, assistant practitioners and those on foundation, access or introduction to nursing courses.

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Detailed case studies with concept maps in each skill chapter depict patients with problems that might be experienced in the clinical setting and are followed by a series of critical thinking questions. Questions are designed to help you learn how to apply knowledge, synthesize nursing competencies, and use clinical judgment in nursing practice. Authored by experienced postgraduate examiners, this book offers students a wealth of real-life scenarios in multi-conversational styles, using a seven-step approach to help them understand the questions and provide clear and succinct answers. It assesses how well a doctor can collect information, apply knowledge of diseases and person-centred care, make evidence-based decisions and communicate with patients and other professionals. The CSA is attempted in the ST3 year or later. Making speedy and appropriate clinical decisions and then choosing the best course of action is an essential skill for doctors. Exploring initial medical assessment, 100 Cases in Clinical Medicine presents 100 scenarios commonly seen by medical students and junior doctors in the emergency or outpatient department, on the ward, or in the community setting.