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 Iñaki 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