Sunday, 30 September 2018
Ryder Aid to the MRCP series pdf download
The new Progressive Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) has replaced the old short case exam and, as a result, the authors have revised, reworked and extended their highly successful text so that it continues to address the study needs of candidates. This new revision aid is now presented in two volumes: An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 1: Stations 1, 3 and 5 An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 2: Stations 2 and 4 This Volume covers Station 1 ′Respiratory and Abdominal Systems′, Station 3 ′Cardiovascular and Neurological Systems′ and Station 5 ′Skin, Locomoter, Eyes and the Endocrine System′. The 200 cases have been written in accordance with the new examining and marking schemes used for the exam. They provide an invaluable training and revision aid for all candidates
Following books we will share with you today.
An aid to the MRCP Paces - Ryder Vol 1
An Aid to the MRCP PACES - Ryder Vol 2
An Aid to the MRCP PACES - Ryder Vol 3
An aid to the MRCP short cases
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Saturday, 29 September 2018
100 Case Histories in Clinical Medicine for MRCP
This book 100 Case Histories in Medicine is a good contribution to the subject of clinical medicine giving a good coverage to different sections of internal medicine. This book presentation is simple, readable, accurate and with a sound scientific foundation. This book work will receive respect, admiration and success it rightly deserves from undergraduate, postgraduate medical students and family practitioners. The clinical skills of history taking and examination make the main pillar of good medical practice and most of the cases depend upon clinical presentation and examination. This book is an effort to pick up the “brains” by exercising problem solving. In this book brief history and important clues on clinical examination along with investigations are provided. Few important investigations are intentionally omitted and are asked in questions. In a few histories, the ECG or X-ray is shown and the reader is expected to interpret those to reach a diagnosis. In this book SI units have been used. The lay out is in the form of chapters which are named system-wise and the diagnosis of case histories are labelled as such. If a reader is interested to read the cases related to, for example, cardiology, then the reader can go through that chapter and so on. An attempt has been made to improve important questions related to the text and current concepts are also discussed. This book will not only help problem solving in day-to-day life of medical doctors but will also serve as a purpose for preparing them for their postgraduate examination in medicine, e.g. FCPS, MRCP and others.
Friday, 28 September 2018
Masterpass MRCP Cardiology MCQs pdf download
Cardiology is a large and critical branch of internal medicine, and as such covers a vast amount of the knowledge tested in Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) exams. This study guide contains 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs), each with various numbers of stem answers. The questions cover a wide range of both cardiology and cardiovascular pharmacology and encompass both basic anatomy and physiology of the heart, through to advanced topics such as evidence-based medicine. The questions are supplemented at the back of the book with explanatory answers to aid further revision and study.
Authors
STEPHEN BRENNAN
MBChB, BSc(Pharm), MPSI, MRPharmS,
Cert Med Ed, MRCS(Ed)
Specialist Registrar in General Surgery
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
CRC Press
Published August 25, 2009
Reference - 130 Pages
ISBN 9781846193583 - CAT# K27954
Series: MasterPass
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Thursday, 27 September 2018
My First MRCP Book
My First MRCP Book has now set thousands of candidates on the right course not just for part 1 of the MRCP examination, but also for part 2 and PACES, utilising fun and easy ways to remember facts that will invariably prove useful whether students are puzzling over a tricky question or confronting the furrowed brow of a formidable PACES examiner. This second edition has been adjusted to reflect the new written examination, which is now a best of five format. While that may initially seem easier than the old format, the reality is that it can still be confusing when all five choices seem to be plausible answers. Knowing some basic facts will help students to tackle this situation with ease. To reflect the changes, three new authors have joined the ranks. Having recently (and eventually!) succeeded in passing the new format of the examination, the newbies have added questions on topics such as atrial fibrillation, tuberculosis, HIV and diabetes that, in their recent experience, reflect the changing emphasis of the examination. In addition, they have included a few images and ECGs, which will test your problem-solving abilities in addition to knowledge of the facts. Most importantly, we hope that this book will give pleasure, as much to the student as to the more qualified reader, and, whoever you are, we hope that you will enjoy your lessons. But remember don t leave your room smiling. Maintain the myth of the tortured youth.
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Saturday, 22 September 2018
Get through MRCP PACES
This book is an aid to preparation for the MRCP PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) examination.book is structured into the format of the exam, such that each chapter represents a station.cases are included that commonly present in MRCP PACES exams.
also included is a chapter on examination skills, which outlines how to examine each system.The cases in this book are laid out as in the exam setting. They begin with scenario information typical of what you will receive in the exam. The structuring of the information provided for each case follows the format you will encounter in the exam. In each case discussion, we have followed a question and answer style to mimic a conversation with the examiner. This format allows you to recreate realistic scenarios for all the stations. This approach is useful in private study and for role-playing with colleagues. This can be used to practise with colleagues or on your own, and we found this a very useful approach to adopt when revising for the PACES exam ourselves.We have included photographs throughout the book to give a useful overall impression of selected conditions. There is also a chapter of supplementary cases at the back of the book with a collection of photographs, including many on eye and skin conditions. These could arise in a variety of contexts throughout the exam, so they have been placed in a separate chapter where they are easily accessible. They include many conditions that are often used as spot diagnoses and therefore may be used to test yourself in private study or in groups. Alongside each photo we have included useful clinical information structured as possible question and answer scenarios.Although we have included a wide breadth of scenarios and discussion points, please remember that the content of this book is not exhaustive, and it is important to read around any topics you come across that are not included here. The further reading recommendations are sources of information that will also be useful in preparing for the exam.
AUTHORS
Rajeev Gulati - BSc MBBS MrCP DrCog MrCgP AheA gP Principal, London; FY2 supervisor, London and eastern Deaneries
Monal Wadhera - BSc MBBS MrCP DrCog MrCgP DFSrhAheA MA gP Principal, London; gP tutor, London Deanery; NIhr In Practice Fellow
Edited by IƱaki Bovill - BSc MBBS FrCP Consultant Physician and geriatrician, Chelsea and Westminster hospital
Foreword by Eric Beck - Former Chairman of the MrCP (uK) Part 2 Board and Former Chairman of the PACeS Implementation Committee
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
MRCP BMJ OnExamination 2018 Pdf download
Today we are going to share with you BMJ onexamination 2018 mcqs which are very essential for mrcp preparation,
These include mcqs in following branches
- Cardiology Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Dermatology Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Emergency and Critical care Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Endocrinology Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Gastroenterology Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Infectious Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Renal Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Respiratory Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Rheumatology Onexamination MRCP 2018
- Toxicology and Drugs Onexamination MRCP 2018
All these are in pdf format ready to downloadjust click the download button below
These include mcqs in following branches
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
MRCPass Notes All in one Pdf download
Today in this article we will share with you mrcp material made by aspirants who appeared or passed mrcp.
Through their experience of exam they have made these material which is very vital and to the point for the exam point of view
Today we will share MRCPass Notes All in one pdf which contains vital notes on all subjects
including:
All these notes are compiled into a single pdf file ready to download from here
Through their experience of exam they have made these material which is very vital and to the point for the exam point of view
Today we will share MRCPass Notes All in one pdf which contains vital notes on all subjects
including:
- Basic Science Notes
- Cardiology Notes
- Clinical Pharmacology Notes
- Endocrinology Notes
- Gastroenterology Notes
- Haematology Notes
- Infectious Disease Notes
- Neurology Notes
- Psychiatry Notes
- Renal Notes
- Respiratory Notes
- Rheumatology Notes
- Statistics Notes
All these notes are compiled into a single pdf file ready to download from here
Monday, 17 September 2018
MRCP PassMedicine&OnExamintion Notes pdf download
In this article, we are going to share with you MRCP Part 1 review notes which are based on PassMedicine & OnExamination, a high-yield duo that would allow you to take your MRCP Part 1 exam preparation to the next level.
These PassMedicine & OnExamination notes for MRCP Part 1 have been developed and compiled by Dr. Sameh (no further details available regarding the author of these MRCP Part 1 Notes), who has extracted very high-yield material from the said combination
All these books are in pdf fromat available for free download
These PassMedicine & OnExamination notes for MRCP Part 1 have been developed and compiled by Dr. Sameh (no further details available regarding the author of these MRCP Part 1 Notes), who has extracted very high-yield material from the said combination
PassMedicine & OnExamination Subjectwise Notes for MRCP Part 1
Below are the subject wise notes offered in these PassMedicine & OnExamination Notes for MRCP Part 1:- Rheumatology
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology and Palliative
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Infectious Medicine
- Hematology
- GIT
- Endocrine System
- Dermatology
- Clinical Sciences
- Chest
- Cardiology
- All in One book
All these books are in pdf fromat available for free download
Sunday, 16 September 2018
MRCP Notes & Notes by Dr yousif pdf Download
Today in this article we will share Notes & notes by Dr yousif for MRCP PDF Free
It covers 20 subjects vital for passing MRCP exam
It covers 20 subjects vital for passing MRCP exam
Table of Contents
- Neurology 5
- Endocrinology 180
- Cardiology 464
- Respiratory 608
- Gastroenterology 794
- Renal 925
- Rheumatology 1035
- Haematology 1134
- Infectious 1245
- Minor
- Dermatology 1354
- Ophthalmology 1427
- Psychiatry 1479
- Basics
- Cell biology 1517
- Biochemistry and metabolism 1543
- Immunology 1581
- Genetics 1635
- Statistics 1665
- Pharmacology 1694
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Saturday, 15 September 2018
Oxford Speciality Training MRCP PACES books pdf Download
Today in this article we will share with you MRCP PACES resources which are very vital for exams
these resources are used by thousands of MRCP candidates for success in exams
these books include following Oxford specialty training books
- OST_Clinical_Medicine_for_the_MRCP_PACES_Volume_1
- Ost clinical medicine for the mrcp paces volume 2
- Oxford American Handbook Clinical Examination and Practical Skill
- Oxford.Handbook.of.Clinical.Examination.and.Practical.Skills.2nd.ed
- The Pocketbook for PACES
MRCP Cases for PACES Pdf Download
Cases for PACES is concise, ideal for quick reference, and the perfect study aid to Part II of the MRCP examination. Including all the essential information for the exam in colour-coded sections for each station, it lets you quickly understand the most common cases.
Now in full colour, it features new case material, updated content on ethics and law, and revised brief clinical consultations that better reflect the current exam. Cases for PACES also includes hints and tips for preparing for the exam, and what to expect on the day.
The authors have condensed their own experiences in learning and teaching PACES to provide you with exactly what you need to pass. With its informal style it is ideal for self-directed learning in groups, and will help you hone your clinical skills and boost your confidence throughout your revision
Now in full colour, it features new case material, updated content on ethics and law, and revised brief clinical consultations that better reflect the current exam. Cases for PACES also includes hints and tips for preparing for the exam, and what to expect on the day.
The authors have condensed their own experiences in learning and teaching PACES to provide you with exactly what you need to pass. With its informal style it is ideal for self-directed learning in groups, and will help you hone your clinical skills and boost your confidence throughout your revision
Table of Contents
- Station 1: Abdominal and Respiratory 1
- Clinical mark sheet 1
- Chronic liver disease and hepatomegaly 2
- Haemochromatosis 5
- Splenomegaly 7
- Renal enlargement 9
- The liver transplant patient 11
- The renal patient 12
- Pulmonary fibrosis 14
- Bronchiectasis 16
- Old tuberculosis 17
- Surgical respiratory cases 18
- Chronic obstructive airways disease 19
- Pleural effusion 21
- Lung cancer 22
- Cystic fibrosis 24
- Pneumonia 25
- Station 2: History Taking 27
- Clinical mark sheet 27
- Introduction and advice 28
- Case 1 32
- Case 2 33
- Case 3 34
- Case 4 35
- Case 5 36
- Case 6 37
- Case 7 38
- Case 8 39
- Case 9 40
- Case 10 41
- Case 11 42
- Case 12 43
- Station 3: Cardiology and Neurology 44
- Clinical mark sheet 44
- Aortic stenosis 45
- Aortic incompetence 47
- Mitral stenosis 49
- Mitral incompetence 51
- Tricuspid incompetence 53
- Pulmonary stenosis 54
- Prosthetic valves: aortic and mitral 55
- Implantable devices 57
- Pericardial disease 58
- Other Common Congenital Defects 60
- Atrial septal defect 60
- Ventricular septal defect 61
- Hypertrophic (obstructive) cardiomyopathy 63
- Dystrophia myotonica 65
- Cerebellar syndrome 67
- Multiple sclerosis 69
- Stroke 71
- Lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome 74
- Spastic legs 75
- Syringomyelia 77
- Motor neurone disease 79
- Parkinson’s disease 81
- Hereditary sensory motor neuropathy 83
- Friedreich’s ataxia 84
- Facial nerve palsy 85
- Myasthenia gravis 86
- Tuberous sclerosis 88
- Neurofibromatosis 89
- Abnormal pupils 90
- Optic atrophy 92
- Retinal Patholo gy 93
- Age]related macular degeneration (AMD) 93
- Retinitis pigmentosa 94
- Retinal artery occlusion 95
- Retinal vein occlusion 96
- Station 4: Ethics Law and Communication Skills 97
- Clinical mark sheet 97
- Ethics And Law In Medicine 98
- Principles of medical ethics 98
- Medico]legal system 99
- Negligence 100
- Competency and consent 101
- Confidentiality 104
- End of life decisions 105
- Communication skills 107
- Dealing with a difficult patient 108
- Driving restrictions 109
- Information delivery 110
- Worked examples 111
- Sample questions 116
- Station 5: Brief Clinical Consultations 117
- Clinical mark sheet 117
- Chest pain 119
- Headache 121
- Swollen calf 123
- Altered conscious state 124
- Anaemia 125
- Osler–Weber–Rendu syndrome (hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia) 127
- Haemoptysis 128
- Worsening mobility 129
- Persistent fever 131
- Dyspnoea 133
- Syncope 135
- Atrial fibrillation 137
- Inflammatory bowel disease 139
- Hypertension 141
- Red rashes 143
- Leg ulcers 146
- Diabetes and the skin 148
- Erythema nodosum 150
- Henoch–Schonlein purpura 151
- Skin malignancy 152
- Skin and hyperextensible joints 154
- Rheumatoid arthritis 156
- Systemic lupus erythematosus 159
- Systemic sclerosis 161
- Ankylosing spondylitis 163
- Marfan’s syndrome 164
- Paget’s disease 165
- Other joint problems 166
- Diabetic retinopathy 168
- Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease 171
- Hypothyroidism 173
- Acromegaly 174
- Cushing’s disease 176
- Addison’s disease 178
- Sickle cell disease 180
- Index 182
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Download MRCP Secret of PACES Pdf
Today in this article we will share stuff related to PACES. We will share Pdf copy of Secret of PACES.
Table of Contents (Secret of PACES)
So these were the contents of this Secrets
Table of Contents (Secret of PACES)
- Clubbing ……………………………………………………2
- Hepatosplenomegaly ………………………………………3
- Thalassemia ………………………………………………..4
- Mercedes Benz scar ………………………………………..6
- Neck scar …………………………………………………..8
- Polycystic kidney disease ………………………………….10
- Renal transplant ……………………………………………11
- Cardiology …………………………………………………12
- Congenital Cyanotic Heart disease………………………….2
- Coarctation ………………………………………………….3
- Kartagener’s syndrome …………………………………….4
- Holt-Oram syndrome ……………………………………….6
- Mitral valve replacement ……………………………………7
- Infective endocarditis ……………………………………….11
- Post-operative pericardial effusion …………………………17
- A Tearful Cyanotic Boy ……………………………………18
- Mx of valvular cyanotic boy ………………………………..20
- Severity of valve lesion …………………………………….22
- Mitral stenosis ………………………………………………23
- Aortic stenosis ………………………………………………24
- Valvotomy scar ……………………………………………..26
- Metallic prosthetic valve ……………………………………27
- Dermatology …………………………………………………
- Psoriasis ……………………………………………………..2
- Pustular psoriasis ……………………………………………3
- Steven Johnson syndrome ………………….……………….5
- Basic dermatology ………………………….……………….7
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia …………………………….12
- Hansen’s disease ………………………………………….…14
- Endocrinology ……………………………………………….58
- Acromegaly ……………………………….………………..59
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism ……………….………………..64
- Hypothyroidism ……………………………………………10
- Cushing’s syndrome ……………………………………….12
- Paget’s disease …………………………………………….16
- Turner’s syndrome …………………………………………17
- Grave’s disease ……………………………………………20
- Laurence Moon Biedl syndrome …………………………..21
- Lipodystrophy ……………………………………………..22
- Addison’s disease …………………………………………24
- Neurology …………………………………………………83
- Bilateral LMN 7th CN palsy ……………………………..2
- Ptosis ……………………………………………………..3
- Third nerve palsy …………………………………………5
- Horner’s syndrome ……………………………………….5
- Dissociated sensory loss …………………………………..11
- Spinocerebellar ataxia …………..………………12
- Ophthalmoplegia & giddiness …………………..14
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease ……………………17
- Brain pacemaker …………………………………19
- Neurofibromatosis ……………………………….20
- Spastic paraparesis ………………………………22
- Bilateral partial ptosis ……………………………23
- High stepping gait ………………………………..25
- Giddiness – Gait disturbance ………………..……25
- Wallenberg syndrome ………………………..…..28
- Wasting of the small muscles of the hands………..29
- Carpal tunnel syndrome …………………………..31
- Peripheral neuropathy ……………………………32
- Brown Sequard syndrome ………………………..33
- Proximal myopathy ………………………………34
- Ophthalmology …………………………………….
- Optic atrophy ……………………………………..1
- Retinitis pigmentosa ………………………………2
- CRAO …………………………………………….
- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum ……………………….
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ……………….
- Respiratory ………………………………………..
- Clubbing ……………………………….…………2
- Pneumonectomy …………………………………
- Fibrosing alveolitis ………………………………3
- SVC obstruction ………………………………. ..4
- Central cyanosis with clubbing …………………..6
- Crepitations and clubbing …………………………7
- Rheumatology …………………………………….
- Clubbing …………………………………………2
- Scleroderma ……………………………………..3
- Rheumatoid arthritis ……………………………..7
- Marfan’s syndrome ………………………………9
- Psoriasis with axial arthropathy ………………….10
- Chronic tophaceous gout and OA ……………….13
- Dermatomyositis …………………………………15
- Charcot’s joint …………………………………..15
- Mixed connective tissue disease ………………..17
- Communication skills ……………………………
- Asking for a postmortem ………………………..155
- Brain death and withdrawal of treatment ……….156
- Principles in medical ethics …………………….161
So these were the contents of this Secrets
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
MRCP PACES Manual pdf download
This new title advocates a structured approach to PACES exam revision, and will improve your chances of exam success.
The marking scheme and structure of each case in the MRCP PACES Manual have been designed in line with the exam format, and comprehensive teaching notes provide expert advice on what the examiners are assessing at each stage. This indispensable book features:
- 135 MRCP 2 PACES cases, covering all 5 stations; each designed to test your knowledge and ready you for the exam
- Specific strategies and approaches for each station mean you're completely prepared, and know what to expect
- Dedicated chapters covering History Taking and Ethics & Communication Skills in detail help you to succeed in these challenging stations
- A focus on Integrated Clinical Assessment cases supports your approach to Station 5, with commonly seen conditions featured throughout
- Expert guidance to develop a confident exam approach and perfect your presentation technique
Louise M Pealing, MA Hons (Cantab) MBBS MSc MRCP MRCGP General Practitioner and Clinical Research Fellow, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.
Benjamin H Mullish, MB BChir MA (Cantab) MRCP (UK) Specialty Registrar/ Academic Clinical Fellow, Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Section of Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, St Mary's Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, Liver and Anti-Viral Unit, London.
Philip J Smith BMEdSci (Hons) BMBS (Hons) MRCP(UK) MSc(Nutrition) Gastroenterology Specialty Registrar, MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow. Barts Health NHS Trust, London.
The marking scheme and structure of each case in the MRCP PACES Manual have been designed in line with the exam format, and comprehensive teaching notes provide expert advice on what the examiners are assessing at each stage. This indispensable book features:
- 135 MRCP 2 PACES cases, covering all 5 stations; each designed to test your knowledge and ready you for the exam
- Specific strategies and approaches for each station mean you're completely prepared, and know what to expect
- Dedicated chapters covering History Taking and Ethics & Communication Skills in detail help you to succeed in these challenging stations
- A focus on Integrated Clinical Assessment cases supports your approach to Station 5, with commonly seen conditions featured throughout
- Expert guidance to develop a confident exam approach and perfect your presentation technique
About the Author
Doug Macdonald, BSc (Hons) BM (Hons) MRCP PhD Consultant Hepatologist, Royal Free Hospital, London.Louise M Pealing, MA Hons (Cantab) MBBS MSc MRCP MRCGP General Practitioner and Clinical Research Fellow, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.
Benjamin H Mullish, MB BChir MA (Cantab) MRCP (UK) Specialty Registrar/ Academic Clinical Fellow, Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Section of Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, St Mary's Hospital Campus, Imperial College London, Liver and Anti-Viral Unit, London.
Philip J Smith BMEdSci (Hons) BMBS (Hons) MRCP(UK) MSc(Nutrition) Gastroenterology Specialty Registrar, MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow. Barts Health NHS Trust, London.
Monday, 10 September 2018
MRCP PACES Masterclass Collection PDF
The second edition of Medical Masterclass is produced and published by the Education Department of the Royal College of Physicians of London. It comprises 12 textbooks, a companion interactive website and two CD-ROMs. Its aim is to help doctors in their first few years of training to improve their medical knowledge and skills; and in particular to (a) learn how to deal with patients who are acutely ill, and (b) pass postgraduate examinations, such as the MRCP(UK) or European Diploma in Internal Medicine.
The 12 textbooks are divided as follows: two cover the scientific background to medicine, one is devoted to general clinical skills [including specific guidance on exam technique for PACES, the practical assessment of clinical examination skills that is the final part of the MRCP(UK) exam], one deals with acute medicine and the other eight cover the range of medical specialties.
The core material of each of the medical specialties is dealt with in seven sections:
• Case histories – you are presented with letters of referral commonly received in each specialty and led through the ways in which the patients’ histories should be explored, and what should then follow in the way of investigation and/or treatment.
• Physical examination scenarios – these emphasise the logical analysis of physical signs and sensible clinical reasoning: ‘having found this, what would you do?’
• Communication and ethical scenarios – what are the difficult issues that commonly arise in each specialty? What do you actually say to the ‘frequently asked (but still very difficult) questions?’
• Acute presentations – what are the priorities if you are the doctor seeing the patient in the Emergency Department or the Medical Admissions Unit?
• Diseases and treatments – structured concise notes.
• Investigations and practical procedures – more short and to-the-point notes.
• Self assessment questions – in the form used in the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 exams.
The companion website – which is continually updated – enables you to take mock MRCP(UK) Part 1 or Part 2 exams, or to be selective in the questions you tackle (if you want to do ten questions on cardiology, or any other specialty, you can do). For every question you complete you can see how your score compares with that of others who have logged onto the site and attempted it. The two CD-ROMs each contain 30 interactive cases requiring diagnosis and treatment.
MasterclassThe 12 textbooks are divided as follows: two cover the scientific background to medicine, one is devoted to general clinical skills [including specific guidance on exam technique for PACES, the practical assessment of clinical examination skills that is the final part of the MRCP(UK) exam], one deals with acute medicine and the other eight cover the range of medical specialties.
The core material of each of the medical specialties is dealt with in seven sections:
• Case histories – you are presented with letters of referral commonly received in each specialty and led through the ways in which the patients’ histories should be explored, and what should then follow in the way of investigation and/or treatment.
• Physical examination scenarios – these emphasise the logical analysis of physical signs and sensible clinical reasoning: ‘having found this, what would you do?’
• Communication and ethical scenarios – what are the difficult issues that commonly arise in each specialty? What do you actually say to the ‘frequently asked (but still very difficult) questions?’
• Acute presentations – what are the priorities if you are the doctor seeing the patient in the Emergency Department or the Medical Admissions Unit?
• Diseases and treatments – structured concise notes.
• Investigations and practical procedures – more short and to-the-point notes.
• Self assessment questions – in the form used in the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 exams.
The companion website – which is continually updated – enables you to take mock MRCP(UK) Part 1 or Part 2 exams, or to be selective in the questions you tackle (if you want to do ten questions on cardiology, or any other specialty, you can do). For every question you complete you can see how your score compares with that of others who have logged onto the site and attempted it. The two CD-ROMs each contain 30 interactive cases requiring diagnosis and treatment.
1- Scientific background to medicine 1
2-Scientific background to medicine 2
3-Clinical skills
4-Emergency Medicine
5-Infectious diseases and dermatology
6-Haematology and oncology
7-Cardiology and respiratory medicine
8-Gastroenterology and hepatology
9-Neurology, ophthalmology and psychiatry
10-Endocrinology
11-Nephrology
12-Rheumatology and clinical immunology