Recommended Books
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Clinics in Surgery – Revised & Updates Second Edition
Includes Long and Short cases, Instruments, X-ray and Specimens commonly kept in Undergraduate and Post graduate exams. – Step by step methodology of History taking,and Examination of each case. – Model case presentation of each case. – Algorythmic approach for Diagnosis, Investigation and Treatment of each case. WHAT’S NEW IN THIS EDITION – – Each case is divided in to three sections – Principles of history taking, Model case presentation and discussion about common surgical pathologies related to that case. It is for better understanding of the topic and last minute reading of a specific section for an exam. – Clinical demonstration of various tests pertaining to that case. – Recent advances in management of a particular surgical pathologies. – Multiple photographs in all the sections for better visual understanding of the disease and different topics. – Addition of new topics in sections of instruments and X-rays.
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How to Pass the MRCS OSCE (Vol 1 & 2)
This is the only guide you need to pass the MRCS Part B OSCE examination. This unique two-volume set includes comprehensive revision notes on all the areas covered in the exam, numerous practice scenarios with model answers in the format they would be encountered in the exam, and essential exam technique tips. Written by a team of editors and authors with extensive experience of the exam and all the recent changes, it broaches topics that can often trip up the candidate, including communication and history-taking skills. Revision is aided by a multitude of images and illustrations, as well as boxes highlighting clinical tips and exam hints. Volume 1 covers basic surgical skills, including peri-operative care, as well as patient safety, history-taking, communication skills, applied surgical sciences and critical care. The book also provides tips on exactly how the examiners will expect you to approach the exam. Volume 2 addresses the stations that exam the four specialty areas: Trunk and Torso; Limbs and Spine; Head and Neck, and Neuroscience. It covers the anatomy, physiology and pathology in each of these four speciality areas along with detailed clinical exam scenarios and a bank of likely clinical questions and model answers.
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