SAQs for the Final FRCA (Oxford Specialty Training: Revision Texts) - Softcover

Shorthouse, James R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199583285 ISBN 13: 9780199583287

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2011

Synopsis

This book offers a comprehensive solution to any person wishing to sit, and ultimately pass, the SAQ paper for the Final FRCA exam. It is designed specifically to fit the examination format, with each double page spread containing a sample question and detailed model answer, acting both as a revision guide and as a template for answering similar questions in the exam. It includes the most recent guidelines and evidence base, whilst also covering in detail areas not included in other revision books. Written by two recent and successful exam candidates, and a highly respected senior anaesthetist, this book holds the key to passing the final FRCA examination.

About this title

Review:

Passed first time! I saw this book in many a pair of hands on the revision courses...Concise, detailed completely relevant practice questions. Diagrams simplified and easy to learn (including anatomy!) (Amazon reviewer)

I used this book for my final written FRCA and found it excellent. Its covers commonly occurring SAQ topics, giving ideal answers along with well drawn diagrams to aid revision. The book is recent and up to date with references for each topic to allow further reading. I definitely think this book helped me in my revision and in passing the exam on my first attempt. I would thoroughly recommend purchasing it. (Amazon reviewer)

Unfortunately I bought this book quite late [2 weeks before the exam] but it is the best SAQ book available in my opinion for the final FRCA preparation. Succinct, up to date [with recent guidelines], relevant, very easy to read and good use of diagrams. The anatomy section is also brilliant - a topic I had previously struggled with using other revision aids. I wholeheartedly recommend it and congratulate the authors for such an excellent text. (Amazon reviewer)

About the Author:

James Shorthouse qualified in 2003 from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School at Imperial College, University of London. He is currently a Specialty Registrar in the SHO rotations in Anaesthetics and Critical Care Medicine in the Oxford Deanery. His specialist interests include ultrasound for regional anaesthesia, simulation, medical education, writing, and teaching. James is also the author of the highly successful blog, 'Passing the Final FRCA', which has received international recognition. Graham Barker qualified in 2002 from Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, then trained as an Anaesthetic and ICU SHO in London and Melbourne, Australia. He is currently a Specialty Registrar within the Oxford Deanery specialising in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, with special interests in critical care imaging (including echocardiography) and the education of under- and postgraduate students. Carl Waldmann currently holds the position of Consultant Anaesthetist and Director of Intensive Care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. He qualified at Cambridge University and The London Hospital, and was a Medical Officer in the RAF from 1977 to '82. He returned to be a lecturer at the Royal London Hospital, then became a senior registrar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. Carl is also a council member of the Intensive Care Society; editor/former editor for two journals; and a member of the editorial board of the CEA of the BJA. He is President Elect of the Intensive Care Society of Great Britain.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0199583285
• ISBN 13: 9780199583287
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 382