OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook

  • Peter Green
    • Rose Mengual
    • By
      • Katrina Hurley, MD, MHI, FRCPC, Director, Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University

      Developed to be a unique study guide for medical students preparing for their OSCE examinations. It summarizes important history and physical examination skills and is a practical review for all level of medical students. The book is organized by major body systems, and is designed to facilitate both individual and group study. It also includes samples OSCE scenarios and checklists.

      Audience
      Medical students, interns and residents preparing for OSCE exams

Paperback, 448 Pages

Published: March 2011

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-926648-15-6

Contents

  • Introduction

    What is an OSCE?

    How is an OSCE Graded?

    How Should I Prepare for an OSCE?


    How To Use This Book

    Professionalism

    Communication

    Cross-Cultural Communication

    Breaking Bad News

    Medical History

    Documentation

    Summative Objectives

    Abbreviations


    Chapter 1: Cardiovascular System

    Chapter 2: Respiratory System

    Chapter 3: Gastrointestinal System

    Chapter 4: Genitourinary System

    Chapter 5: Nervous System

    Chapter 6: Musculoskeletal System

    Chapter 7: Dermatology

    Chapter 8: Hematology

    Chapter 9: Endocrinology

    Chapter 10: Psychiatry

    Chapter 11: Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Chapter 12: Pediatrics

    Chapter 13: Geriatrics

    Chapter 14: Ethics

    Appendix A: Sample In-Depth OSCE Case

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