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Books to Read for MRCP
Part 2 Clinical (PACES) Examination
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06.07.05 (3 years ago)
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The following is the book list for the preparation of M R C P - P A C E S (Part 2 Clinical) Examination. This list is based on the recommendations of the RxPG members who have passed their M R C P - P A C E S exam.
Must Have Books
R.E.J. Ryder, Afzal Mir, Anne Freeman
An absolute essential book while preparing for the P A C E S. 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!.
R.E.J. Ryder
A must have book for any candidate who is seriously preparing for the M R C P - P A C E S .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!
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 P A C E S (Practice Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) for the M R C P 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
J. Gray
This title provides the necessary exam preparation for candidates taking the P A C E S. 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).
Paul Jenkins, Philip Kelly, Thomas Powles
P A C E S FOR M R C P PART 2 Dr Paul Jenkins MA MD M R C P, Dr Philip Kelly M R C P £19.95 280 pages with illustrations Chapters covering all five P A C E S stations (Respiratory and Abdominal; History taking; Cardiovascular and Neurological; Communication Skills; Skin, Locomotor, Eyes and Endocrine). The M R C P Part 2 Oral and Clinical component was replaced by P A C E S (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 P A C E S 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.
Eric Beck
With first hand experience of devising and implementing P A C E S, this title provides comprehensive preparation for the final section of the M R C P (UK) - Part 2: The Five Clinical Stations in the Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills (P A C E S). 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.
Tim Hall
This new book is a highly structured case-based text to help candidates pass the M R C P P A C E S (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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