The clinical examination of common surgical conditions has been paramount in accurate diagnosis and management. This book provides a framework for candidates preparing for the short case clinical component of the surgical examination. It can be used as a companion to other surgical textbooks and a guide for medical students and surgical residents in preparation for clinical work.It includes detailed description of clinical examination steps and techniques, proper presentation of cases, as well as tips and lessons gained from past surgical examinations. The questions and answers in this book are designed according to the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) format. They are divided into simple and advanced questions according to difficulty intended at the undergraduate, post-graduate and exit level.The book will be helpful in developing a structure to prepare for the surgical clinical examinations, viva and the OSCE. The illustrations and algorithms included will help the reader grasp concepts of the surgical topic easily and aid the candidate in passing the surgical examinations with confidence.

This book is designed for candidates sitting both the MRCS clinical section as well as undergraduate clinical examinations in surgery, with the objectives of explaining how the examinations work, and of smoothing the process of passing. The 133 cases in the book are carefully framed to allow interpretation for both short cases and OSCEs. In each case an example of the opening instruction is given, followed by a discussion of the steps required to complete the examination and to pass. Features The MRCS/AFRCS has replaced the old surgical examinations; there are no revision books in this style designed to help the candidate revising for the clinical section. This book addresses the need for a new book for the difficult clinical part of the MRCS exam. The book is laid out in identical sections to the new examination, separated into "bays" of cases candidates can expect to be examined on. The approach simulates the exam itself - it walks the candidate through the exam. Frequency of cases in an examination highlighted throughout. Includes top tips emphasising examiner's specific areas of questioning. Advanced level questions included.

'The MRCS Clinical Examination is the final requirement to obtain the professional qualification for the Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons. This Membership allows the transition from doctor to surgeon and a career in higher surgical training. This standardised clinical examination requires candidates to demonstrate their ability in examining patients, with effective and clear communication. 'The authors should be commended on producing a book that covers all clinical sections of the Examination, in such a concise, comprehensive and structured manner.This study guide will serve as your personal tutor working closely with you, prompting and providing pointers to improve your examination technique. It includes dozens of clinical scenarios, demonstrating how to examine the system and avoid common mistakes. In addition, the candidates can improve their communication skills, which is an integral part of this Examination. This book complements the "Insider Medical MRCS Clinical Course". It simulates the actual test conditions by providing sample cases and answers, coupling identification of weaknesses and strengths. This book will also prove to be extremely valuable for the new-style MRCS OSCE' - Nigel Mendoza in his Foreword.

This book of over 140 cases is designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations, whether at undergraduate, postgraduate or exit examination level. It will demystify and simplify the clinical assessment of surgical cases and provides invaluable advice on how to achieve success. The text includes top tips, acronyms and up-to-date summaries of current practice based on the authors’ personal experience of surgical examinations. Cases are graded in terms of likely appearance in the examinations. Top tips emphasize specific subjects which cause confusion. The text provides advice on the most appropriate time to finish an examination. Examples of the common procedures and props that come up in the skill-based examination format are included. This fully revised Second Edition is now in colour and includes photographs of key manoeuvres performed during specific surgical examination routines Includes a new section on communication skills A new co-author in academic surgery joins the project.

A concise and highly visual guide to postgraduate physical examination for the MRCS exam, from an expert panel of surgeons.

Presented in a structured question-and-answer format, the first book of this comprehensive reference addresses the revised syllabus of the Membership of the Royal College Surgeons’ (MRCS) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Beneficial to MRCS OSCE candidates as well as to surgeons, doctors, and medical practitioners, this didactic guide covers the important aspects of surgical radiology, applied surgical science, critical care, anatomy, surgical pathology, operative surgery, surgical skills, principles of surgery, and patient safety. Chapters on communication skills, ethics, and history-taking skills are also included.