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Communication skills for final MB : a guide to success in the OSCE

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Edinburgh Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone c2006Description: viii, 221p.: ill.; 22cmISBN:
  • 0443100500
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC71 .D35 2006
Contents:
Part 1 INTRODUCTION The most important chapter in the book! Different types of scenario Different types of patient The Actor-patient's perspective Marking schedules Part 2 DISCUSSING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS Breaking bad news - the basics Discussing resuscitation status Part 3 INFORMATION GIVING Explaining a procedure/informed consent Discussing a new medicine with a patient Part 4 DISCUSSING TREATMENT ISSUES Sexual issues Epilepsy and driving Discussing dialysis with a patient Part 5 TAKING A FOCUSSED HISTORY Anaemia Jaundice Chest pain Headache Pruritus Syncope Pyrexia of unknown origin Fever on return from abroad Shortness of breath Suicide risk Alcohol history Weight loss Tired all the time Haematuria Occupational illness Nocturnal cough Acromegaly Haematemesis Haemoptysis Abdominal pain Rectal bleeding The nightmare scenario Index
Summary: Designed to give a user-friendly approach to the subject of passing tests of communication skills in final examinations. This book helps students prepare adequately for success in the test of their clinical skills.
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Includes Index


Part 1 INTRODUCTION The most important chapter in the book! Different types of scenario Different types of patient The Actor-patient's perspective Marking schedules Part 2 DISCUSSING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS Breaking bad news - the basics Discussing resuscitation status Part 3 INFORMATION GIVING Explaining a procedure/informed consent Discussing a new medicine with a patient Part 4 DISCUSSING TREATMENT ISSUES Sexual issues Epilepsy and driving Discussing dialysis with a patient Part 5 TAKING A FOCUSSED HISTORY Anaemia Jaundice Chest pain Headache Pruritus Syncope Pyrexia of unknown origin Fever on return from abroad Shortness of breath Suicide risk Alcohol history Weight loss Tired all the time Haematuria Occupational illness Nocturnal cough Acromegaly Haematemesis Haemoptysis Abdominal pain Rectal bleeding The nightmare scenario Index

Designed to give a user-friendly approach to the subject of passing tests of communication skills in final examinations. This book helps students prepare adequately for success in the test of their clinical skills.

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