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OSCE AND CLINICAL SKILLS HANDBOOK
OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook
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By
Katrina Hurley, MD, BSc, Emergency Medicine Resident, Dalhousie University, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Description
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

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: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chapter 11: Psychiatry

Chapter 12: Pediatrics

Chapter 13: Geriatrics

Chapter 14: Ethics

Appendix A: Sample In-Depth OSCE Case

Appendix B: OSCE Checklist Template


Bibliographic details
Paperback, 432 pages, publication date: MAY-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7796-9902-5
ISBN-10: 0-7796-9902-5
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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