USMLE Step 2 CS Lecture Notes 2018: Patient Cases + Proven Strategies (Kaplan Test Prep) - Softcover

Kaplan Nursing

Softcover

ISBN 10: 150623366X ISBN 13: 9781506233666

Publisher: Kaplan Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

With dozens of exam-like cases, Kaplan's USMLE Step 2 CS Lecture Notes 2018 gives you the guidance you need to excel on this "hands on" section of the boards.

In USMLE Step 2 CS Lecture Notes 2018, you'll get step-by-step advice on how to master essential patient care skills so you can complete all 12 of your cases efficiently. Time management is key on the CS exam, and our test-like cases help you get comfortable gathering patient information, performing physical examinations, and communicating findings so that you can ace the test.

Essential Review

• 30+ exam-like cases on frequently tested patient scenarios
• Strategies for articulating the differential diagnosis and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies
• Techniques for mastering the standardized patient encounter
• Time-management strategies to help you get more points in less time

Expert Guidance

• Step-by-step guidance for taking patient history and performing relevant physical exam maneuvers
• Advice for organizing the Patient Note from Kaplan's medical experts
• Kaplan's Learning Engineers and expert psychometricians ensure our practice cases and study materials are true to the test.
• We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.

The previous edition of this book was titled USMLE Step 2 CS Strategies, Practice & Review.

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For over 40 years, Kaplan Medical has been dedicated to helping aspiring doctors prepare for and pass their medical licensing exams. We are proud to offer the most innovative study tools available on the market, and our dedicated staff of expert advisors and faculty ensures that doctors and medical students receive the guidance and support they need. At Kaplan Medical, our students' success is our goal. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 150623366X
• ISBN 13: 9781506233666
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 348