Medical students often feel they understand the theory behind the
clinical aspect of medicine but seldom have enough chance to put what
they learn into practice. In addition, clinical examinations pose a
challenge to students who may be technically and theoretically
excellent, but who have poor examination technique. It is quite common
for students to lack understanding of how they will be marked, how much
emphasis to place upon certain actions or how much detail is expected of
them. 'OSCE CASES WITH MARK SCHEMES' is intended to fill this gap. It
provides OSCE mark schemes to reflect the real OSCE experience, by
encouraging self assessment when practicing the clinical scenarios. The
book includes chapters on communication skills, medical ethics,
explanation stations, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology
subjects which are sometimes neglected elsewhere. All four authors have
taken part in medical student teaching and OSCE examinations. They
understand what will earn marks in the actual exam. All the OSCE
scenarios are from stations previously examined in the UK's top medical
schools. This book prepares the student for what the actual finals exam
will be like. CONTENTS: SECTION ONE, COMMUNICATION STATIONS - Presenting
Complaints - Psychiatry History Taking - Pediatrics History Taking -
Obstetrics History Taking - Gynaecology History Taking - Medical
Ethics - Difficult Communication Scenarios - Pharmacology - Consenting -
Explanation of Management and Results SECTION TWO, PERFORMANCE
STATIONS - Examination Skills - Practical Skills - Data Interpretation -
Closing Remarks
