The following is the book list for the preparation
of MRCP PACES (Part 2 Clinical) Examination. This list is based on the recommendations of the RxPG
members who have passed their MRCP PACES exam.
Must Have Books
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Aid to the
MRCP Paces: Volume 1
R.E.J. Ryder, Afzal Mir, Anne Freeman
An absolute essential book while preparing for the PACES. There is an initial
introduction about systematic examination of various systems and then it
plunges headlong into the most common possibilities under station 1,3,5.Its
does not give differentials for every station but what it mentions on the
'findings delivery' bit is pure gold!." This exam is passes on how well you
can sell your findings". The various anecdotes and experiences of past
candidates are excellent and a great reminder of how unpredictable this exam
can be. whatever it is, it teaches you the correct things to say when faced
with the typical exam patient which is something you would otherwise bump into
once in 2years!]. Use it in conjuction with baliga and a good clinical course
-it 'll make the exam easily passable. I did-and passed in the first attempt!.
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An Aid to
the MRCP Paces: Volume 2
R.E.J. Ryder
A must have book for any candidate who is seriously preparing for the MRCP
PACES .Also a life saver for someone who has a lack of time or enough UK
experience to be comfortable with the system. The discussion in both the
history taking and ethics section is invaluable in daily medical practice. I
wish I had this book much earlier!
250 Cases in Clinical
Medicine (MRCP Study Guides)
Ragavendra R. Baliga
A collection of clinical cases arranged by clinical area, emphasising the key
diagnostic features of clinical conditions as commonly presented in the short
case part of the Final MB examination and the new OSCE-style exam called PACES
(Practice Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) for the MRCP
examinations. Also included are likely instructions or commands expected from
the examiner for each condition, and the key points which the candidate must
tell the examiner.
Can Have Books
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MRCP 2:
Passing the Paces
J. Gray
This title provides the necessary exam preparation for candidates taking the
PACES. All areas of the examination are covered in subject order and
examination schemes are included for all of these areas. Contains short cases
Cardiovascular system, Central Nervous System, Skin, Locomotor, Eye, Endocrine
examination, Respiratory and Abdominal System. Also includes sections for
Station 2 (History Taking Skills and Station 4 (Communication and Ethics).
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PACES for
MRCP: Pt. 2
Paul Jenkins, Philip Kelly, Thomas Powles
PACES FOR MRCP PART 2 Dr Paul Jenkins MA MD MRCP, Dr Philip Kelly MRCP £19.95
280 pages with illustrations Chapters covering all five PACES stations
(Respiratory and Abdominal; History taking; Cardiovascular and Neurological;
Communication Skills; Skin, Locomotor, Eyes and Endocrine). The MRCP Part 2
Oral and Clinical component was replaced by PACES (Practical Assessment of
Clinical Examination Skills) in June 2001. This text aims to match the content
and level of difficulty of this examination. It contains chapters that cover
all five PACES stations - respiratory and abdominal; history taking;
cardiovascular and neurological; communication skills; and skin, locomotor,
eyes and endocrine - and presents the ten most common diagnoses in each
station. The book presents detailed information on relevant points of
examination, summary of presentation, causes of the diagnosis, investigations
and brief management. A communication skills chapter contains information on
informing patients about diagnosis, relevant features of a disease,
complications, prognosis, investigations and management.
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Get Through
MRCP: Paces: Pt.2
Eric Beck
With first hand experience of devising and implementing PACES, this title
provides comprehensive preparation for the final section of the MRCP (UK) -
Part 2: The Five Clinical Stations in the Practical Assessment of Clinical
Examination Skills (PACES). Tackling both traditional systems examination
stations and the new 'talking' stations of History Taking and Communications
Skills/Ethics, a recommended procedure to follow for each station is provided.
The examiners' marking sheet and the clinical method being tested, explained
and analysed for each station, with explanation of pre-arranged Pass/Fail
criteria and the issues surrounding the use of real patients at a station
versus surrogate patients. This title also highlights typical avoidable errors
and offers advice on time-management, use of questioning techniques, using the
referral letter and awareness of GMC guidelines. Role differences in the
doctor/ patient relationship are also considered for different cultures,
worldwide.
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Paces for
the MRCP (MRCP Study Guides)
Tim Hall
This new book is a highly structured case-based text to help candidates pass
the MRCP PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills)
examination. Its contents correspond to the five clinical stations of the exam
and the systems that each contains. Each system is covered in a structured
way, providing an examination scheme followed by a series of detailed
case-based clinical scenarios. The book also covers the history-taking skills
and communication skills and ethics stations which are new to this exam.
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