Synopsis
This is a book for candidates preparing for the MRCP PACES examination, designed to aid in the consolidation of clinical knowledge and skills, and its application in the exam setting.
- Tactics to improve identification of physical signs: including technique optimisation, how not to miss key signs, tips to identify difficult signs, and how to present well
- Diagnostic algorithms to interpret signs, so as to reduce cognitive overload and avoid difficulty 'piecing the signs together'
- 50 challenging practice Consultation scenarios and 20 practice Communication stations, each with fully dialogued patient briefs
- Worked answers with every practice scenario, comprising a tutorial on the approach and clinical reasoning, sample responses to the patient's concerns, and a suggested discussion with examiners
- Advice on exam strategy and common pitfalls
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About the Author
Dr Fong Jie Ming Nigel is a Senior Resident in Renal Medicine at Singapore General Hospital. He was a recipient of the prestigious President's scholarship, and graduated with honours from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. He is also the author of Algorithms in Differential Diagnosis: How to Approach Common Presenting Complaints in Adult Patients, for Medical Students and Junior Doctors.
Dr Tsang Li Ping Marianne is a Family Physician at Punggol Polyclinic. She has a keen interest in education and is a core faculty member in the Singhealth Family Medicine residency programme.
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