The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide. This guide has everything you need in one place – including common questions, model answers, how to present your answers to examiners, and numerous practical tips for success – all written by doctors and students who have recently completed the exam process. Ideal for OSCE candidates wanting to blitz their exams, this book will also make a useful day-to-day reference guide for professionals.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Series Editor Foreword - p. iv 6. OSCE Hints and Tips - p. iv 7. Contributors - p. viii 8. 1. History Taking - p. viii 9. Station 1.1: Tiredness - p. viii 10. Station 1.2: Weight Loss - p. 4 11. Station 1.3: Chest Pain - p. 7 12. Station 1.4: Palpitations - p. 10 13. Station 1.5: Cough - p. 13 14. Station 1.6: Shortness of Breath - p. 15 15. Station 1.7: Abdominal Pain - p. 18 16. Station 1.8: Dysphagia - p. 22 17. Station 1.9: Nausea and Vomiting - p. 24 18. Station 1.10: Diarrhoea - p. 27 19. Station 1.11: Oliguria - p. 30 20. Station 1.12: Headache - p. 32 21. Station 1.13: Collapse - p. 35 22. Station 1.14: Weakness - p. 38 23. Station 1.15: Hypothyroidism - p. 41 24. Station 1.16: Intermittent Claudication - p. 43 25. Station 1.17: Swollen Calf - p. 45 26. Station 1.18: Back Pain - p. 47 27. Station 1.19: Inherited Disease - p. 49 28. Station 1.20: Joint Pain - p. 52 29. Station 1.21: Breast Lump - p. 55 30. Station 1.22: Urinary Incontinence - p. 58 31. Station 1.23: Urology: Haematuria - p. 60 32. 2. Examinations - p. 63 33. Station 2.1: Cardiovascular - p. 63 34. Station 2.2: Respiratory - p. 72 35. Station 2.3: Abdominal - p. 77 36. Station 2.4: Hernia - p. 83 37. Station 2.5: Testicular - p. 85 38. Station 2.6: Stoma - p. 87 39. Station 2.7: Rectal - p. 89 40. Station 2.8: Cranial Nerves - p. 91 41. Station 2.9: Peripheral Nerves (UPPER LIMB) - p. 97 42. Station 2.10: Peripheral Nerves (LOWER LIMB) - p. 101 43. Station 2.11: Cerebellar - p. 106 44. Station 2.12: Parkinson’s Disease - p. 108 45. Station 2.13: Peripheral Vascular - p. 111 46. Station 2.14: Varicose Vein - p. 114 47. Station 2.15: Ulcer - p. 116 48. Station 2.16: Neck Lump - p. 118 49. Station 2.17: Thyroid - p. 120 50. Station 2.18: Cushing’s Syndrome - p. 123 51. Station 2.19: Acromegaly - p. 125 52. STATION 2.20: Breast - p. 129 53. Station 2.21: Dermatological - p. 130 54. Station 2.22: Haematological - p. 133 55. Station 2.23: Ear - p. 136 56. 3. Orthopaedic Examinations - p. 139 57. 4. Communication - p. 181 58. 5. Data Interpretation - p. 219 59. Station 5.1: Full Blood Count - p. 219 60. This Case - p. 222 61. Station 5.2: Urea And Electrolytes (U&E) - p. 223 62. Data Interpretation - p. 224 63. This Case - p. 224 64. AKI Definition And Causes - p. 224 65. Relevant Patient Information - p. 224 66. Questions And Answers For Candidate - p. 227 67. Station 5.3: Liver Function Tests - p. 227 68. Station 5.4: Coagulation Screen - p. 230 69. Station 5.5: Thyroid Function Tests - p. 233 70. Station 5.6: Bone Profile - p. 235 71. Station 5.7: Arterial Blood Gas - p. 237 72. Station 5.8: Electrocardiogram - p. 241 73. Station 5.9: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) - p. 248 74. Station 5.10: Pleural Fluid - p. 250 75. Station 5.11: Ascitic Fluid - p. 252 76. Station 5.12: Synovial Fluid - p. 254 77. Station 5.13: Peak Flow And Spirometry - p. 257 78. Station 5.14: Chest X-Ray - p. 259 79. Questions And Answers For Candidate - p. 259 80. Station 5.15: Abdominal X-Ray - p. 259 81. Station 5.16: Orthopaedic X-Ray - p. 268 82. Station 5.17: CT Head - p. 276 83. 6. Practical Skills - p. 283 84. 7. Obstetrics and Gynaecology - p. 311 85. 8. Psychiatry - p. 346 86. 9. Paediatrics - p. 372 87. Station 9.1: History: Paediatric History Taking - p. 374 88. Station 9.2: History: A Crying Baby - p. 376 89. Station 9.3: History: Febrile Convulsions - p. 278 90. Station 9.4: History: Wheeze - p. 381 91. Station 9.5: History: Neonatal Jaundice - p. 384 92. Station 9.6: History: Faltering Growth - p. 386 93. Station 9.7: History: Non-Accidental Injury - p. 389 94. Station 9.8: Examination: Newborn Baby Check - p. 392 95. Station 9.9: Examination: Developmental Delay - p. 395 96. Station 9.10: Communication: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - p. 402 97. Station 9.11: Communication: MMR Vaccine - p. 404 98. Station 9.12: Communication: Genetic Counselling – Cystic Fibrosis - p. 406 99. Station 9.13: Communication: Counselling For Down’s Syndrome - p. 408 100. Station 9.14: Practical Skills: Inhaler Technique - p. 410 101. Station 9.15: Practical Skills: Peak Flow - p. 412 102. 10. Ophthalmology - p. 413 103. 11. Prescribing - p. 435 104. 12. Hospital Documentation - p. 491 105. Index - p. 506
The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide. This guide has everything you need in one place – including common questions, model answers, how to present your answers to examiners, and numerous practical tips for success – all written by doctors and students who have recently completed the exam process. Ideal for OSCE candidates wanting to blitz their exams, this book will also make a useful day-to-day reference guide for professionals.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. ii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Series Editor Foreword - p. iv 6. OSCE Hints and Tips - p. iv 7. Contributors - p. viii 8. 1. History Taking - p. viii 9. Station 1.1: Tiredness - p. viii 10. Station 1.2: Weight Loss - p. 4 11. Station 1.3: Chest Pain - p. 7 12. Station 1.4: Palpitations - p. 10 13. Station 1.5: Cough - p. 13 14. Station 1.6: Shortness of Breath - p. 15 15. Station 1.7: Abdominal Pain - p. 18 16. Station 1.8: Dysphagia - p. 22 17. Station 1.9: Nausea and Vomiting - p. 24 18. Station 1.10: Diarrhoea - p. 27 19. Station 1.11: Oliguria - p. 30 20. Station 1.12: Headache - p. 32 21. Station 1.13: Collapse - p. 35 22. Station 1.14: Weakness - p. 38 23. Station 1.15: Hypothyroidism - p. 41 24. Station 1.16: Intermittent Claudication - p. 43 25. Station 1.17: Swollen Calf - p. 45 26. Station 1.18: Back Pain - p. 47 27. Station 1.19: Inherited Disease - p. 49 28. Station 1.20: Joint Pain - p. 52 29. Station 1.21: Breast Lump - p. 55 30. Station 1.22: Urinary Incontinence - p. 58 31. Station 1.23: Urology: Haematuria - p. 60 32. 2. Examinations - p. 63 33. Station 2.1: Cardiovascular - p. 63 34. Station 2.2: Respiratory - p. 72 35. Station 2.3: Abdominal - p. 77 36. Station 2.4: Hernia - p. 83 37. Station 2.5: Testicular - p. 85 38. Station 2.6: Stoma - p. 87 39. Station 2.7: Rectal - p. 89 40. Station 2.8: Cranial Nerves - p. 91 41. Station 2.9: Peripheral Nerves (UPPER LIMB) - p. 97 42. Station 2.10: Peripheral Nerves (LOWER LIMB) - p. 101 43. Station 2.11: Cerebellar - p. 106 44. Station 2.12: Parkinson’s Disease - p. 108 45. Station 2.13: Peripheral Vascular - p. 111 46. Station 2.14: Varicose Vein - p. 114 47. Station 2.15: Ulcer - p. 116 48. Station 2.16: Neck Lump - p. 118 49. Station 2.17: Thyroid - p. 120 50. Station 2.18: Cushing’s Syndrome - p. 123 51. Station 2.19: Acromegaly - p. 125 52. STATION 2.20: Breast - p. 129 53. Station 2.21: Dermatological - p. 130 54. Station 2.22: Haematological - p. 133 55. Station 2.23: Ear - p. 136 56. 3. Orthopaedic Examinations - p. 139 57. 4. Communication - p. 181 58. 5. Data Interpretation - p. 219 59. Station 5.1: Full Blood Count - p. 219 60. This Case - p. 222 61. Station 5.2: Urea And Electrolytes (U&E) - p. 223 62. Data Interpretation - p. 224 63. This Case - p. 224 64. AKI Definition And Causes - p. 224 65. Relevant Patient Information - p. 224 66. Questions And Answers For Candidate - p. 227 67. Station 5.3: Liver Function Tests - p. 227 68. Station 5.4: Coagulation Screen - p. 230 69. Station 5.5: Thyroid Function Tests - p. 233 70. Station 5.6: Bone Profile - p. 235 71. Station 5.7: Arterial Blood Gas - p. 237 72. Station 5.8: Electrocardiogram - p. 241 73. Station 5.9: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) - p. 248 74. Station 5.10: Pleural Fluid - p. 250 75. Station 5.11: Ascitic Fluid - p. 252 76. Station 5.12: Synovial Fluid - p. 254 77. Station 5.13: Peak Flow And Spirometry - p. 257 78. Station 5.14: Chest X-Ray - p. 259 79. Questions And Answers For Candidate - p. 259 80. Station 5.15: Abdominal X-Ray - p. 259 81. Station 5.16: Orthopaedic X-Ray - p. 268 82. Station 5.17: CT Head - p. 276 83. 6. Practical Skills - p. 283 84. 7. Obstetrics and Gynaecology - p. 311 85. 8. Psychiatry - p. 346 86. 9. Paediatrics - p. 372 87. Station 9.1: History: Paediatric History Taking - p. 374 88. Station 9.2: History: A Crying Baby - p. 376 89. Station 9.3: History: Febrile Convulsions - p. 278 90. Station 9.4: History: Wheeze - p. 381 91. Station 9.5: History: Neonatal Jaundice - p. 384 92. Station 9.6: History: Faltering Growth - p. 386 93. Station 9.7: History: Non-Accidental Injury - p. 389 94. Station 9.8: Examination: Newborn Baby Check - p. 392 95. Station 9.9: Examination: Developmental Delay - p. 395 96. Station 9.10: Communication: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - p. 402 97. Station 9.11: Communication: MMR Vaccine - p. 404 98. Station 9.12: Communication: Genetic Counselling – Cystic Fibrosis - p. 406 99. Station 9.13: Communication: Counselling For Down’s Syndrome - p. 408 100. Station 9.14: Practical Skills: Inhaler Technique - p. 410 101. Station 9.15: Practical Skills: Peak Flow - p. 412 102. 10. Ophthalmology - p. 413 103. 11. Prescribing - p. 435 104. 12. Hospital Documentation - p. 491 105. Index - p. 506
