Macleod's Essentials of Examination E-Book, 1st Edition
This new book is a companion to the international best-seller Macleod’s Clinical Examination. It places the examination of a patient in the context of how a student’s knowledge will be assessed in an OSCE or other form of clinical test. Using a standardised form of presentation this book will help the student succeed in passing their clinical tests.
ISBN :
9780702078736
Publication Date :
16-01-2020
This new book is a companion to the international best-seller Macleod’s Clinical Examination. It places the examination of a patient in the context of how a student’s knowledge will be assessed in an OSCE or other form of clinical test. Using a standardised form of presentation this book will help the student succeed in passing their clinical tests.
Key Features
- The book provides a standardised framework for examination of all the major body systems.
- Using a novel tabular approach the book provides a clear set of guidelines on what to do at each stage of the clinical examination. It also reminds the reader what are the corresponding key points to think about and sets out associated exam tips.
- The exam tips are subsequently linked to potential examiner’s questions.
- Each system ends with a reminder of how to present the findings and relevant tips to maximise your success.
Author Information
By Euan Sandilands, MBChB BSc(Hons) MD FRCPE PGCertMedEd, Consultant Physician Clinical Toxicology & Acute Medicine, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh and Katharine Strachan, MBChB BSc(Hons) MA FRCPE, Consultant Physician, Acute and General Medicine, Clinical Lead Medical Ethics Education, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK
