Cases for PACES

Cases for PACES provides a concise study aid to Part II of the MRCP examination; the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills or PACES. The new edition of this very popular study guide has been completely updated, and now includes scenarios for Station 5, introduced in October 2009. Featuring a ‘case study’ format that matches the style of the exam, it includes all the essential information - perfect for on-the-ward revision and study. Written by authors who remember their own PACES examination, their experience in learning and teaching PACES is condensed to provide exactly what you need to know to pass. With its informal style, Cases for PACES is also ideal for self-directed learning in groups, and will help you hone your clinical skills and boost your confidence in the run-up to the examination. For more titles to help you prepare for MRCP examinations go to www.wileymedicaleducation.com Cases for PACES provides a concise study aid to Part II ofthe MRCP examination; the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills or PACES. The new edition of this very popular study guide has been completely updated, and now includes scenarios for Station 5, introduced in October 2009. Featuring a case study format that matches the style of the exam, it includes all the essential information - perfect for on-the-ward revision and study. Written by authors who remember their own PACES examination, their experience in learning and teaching PACES is condensed to provide exactly what you need to know to pass. With its informal style, Cases for PACES is also ideal for self-directed learning in groups, and will help you hone your clinical skills and boost your confidence in the run-up to the examination. For more titles to help you prepare for MRCP examinations go to (http://www.wileymedicaleducation.com) www.wileymedicaleducation.com Cases for PACES......Page 4 Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 9 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgements......Page 12 Abbreviations......Page 13 Station 1: Abdominal and Respiratory......Page 16 Station 2: History Taking......Page 49 Station 3: Cardiology and Neurology......Page 74 Station 4: Ethics, Law and Communication Skills......Page 121 Station 5: Brief Clinical Consultations......Page 140 Short Cases: Skin, Musculoskeletal, Eyes and Endocrine......Page 156 Appendix: Useful addresses......Page 210 Index......Page 212 Frustrated by the lack of suitable revision material available for the PACES exams, the authors wrote their own revision guide. Following the first edition's success, the authors have fully revised and updated its content to reflect changes in the MRCP examination syllabus (in particular, the new Station 5).