Full Description
The MRCPCH Clinical Examination Made Simple is a unique revision tool presenting a focused strategy and clear advice in order to succeed at the MRCPCH Clinical Examination, the final hurdle to gaining membership to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Together the book and DVD provide comprehensive notes for the exam, including chapters on how to prepare and on history-taking. The DVD includes clips of examination situations with expert commentary. This unique approach not only provides the reader with the knowledge required to pass the exam but also demonstrates the skills and approach that successful candidates have used. Comprehensive, clear and authoritative, The MRCPCH Clinical Exam Made Simple offers an unrivalled, comprehensive guide to the OSCE station.
Written by an experienced consultant paediatrician and a recently successful MRCPCH candidate, this revision tool provides the reader with all the skills and knowledge you need to pass and excel at this crucial exam.
Contents
1. How to prepare for the MRCPCH clinical exam ; 2. General approach to examination ; 3. Examination of the cardiovascular system ; 4. Examination of the respiratory system ; 5. Examination of the abdomen ; 6. Examination of the central nervous system ; 7. Examination of cranial nerves ; 8. Examination of the cerebellar system ; 9. Developmental and neurodevelopmental assessment ; 10. Examination of musculoskeletal system ; 11. Examination of skin ; 12. Effective communication in the exam ; 13. Focused history taking ; 14. Examination of the child with shorter stature
