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Updated focusing on the learning needs of the new format MRCPCH Clinical examination. To maximise revision time, 3 parts represent the Clinical exam stations: Part 1 History Taking & Management Planning; Part 2 Communication Skills; Part 3 Clinical Stations. Written by paediatricians with experience of teaching and helping to run previous exams.

The MRCPCH clinical examination assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed specialist registrar, while the DCH recognises the competence of GPs and other health professionals in caring for children. Success in communication skills is vital to achieve overall success in these examinations. This revised and expanded Second Edition includes over a dozen new scenarios for both examinations, a new chapter on the general approach to effective communication, an expanded clinical exam mark sheet, anchor statements and exam circuit diagrams. Although written to aid candidates for the clinical MRCPCH and DCH examinations, this book will also be useful to paediatric trainees in their day-to-day clinical encounters. 'The fact that the second edition of this book is due out within two years of its original publication in itself speaks of the popularity of this book and highlights the importance of the subject. The new edition will continue to play a major role in improving the skills and understanding of effective communication skills.' - from the Foreword by Sunil K Sinha

A book of 120 practice data interpretation questions and answers to help candidates prepare for this section of the MRCP Part II (Paeds) examination. Answers are explained and reflect the marking system. All common laboratory results are represented andthe range of topics is wide. Questions are grouped randomly into mock papers to simulate the exam situation. The MRCP part II (Paeds) includes a 45 min 'data interpretation section' consisting of 10 laboratory results eg ECGs, EEGs, audiograms etc. The candidate will be asked to give likely diagnosis(es) and further investigations required. This title is one of the new Paediatric Revision Series - 5 titles all of which should be published bt April 1995 in time for the annual BPA (British Paediatric Association) meeting. Winrow: 100 Paediatric Picture Tests (published January 1994), Field et al: Grey Cases for Paediatric Examinations, Stephenson/O'Callaghan: Data Interpretation for Paediatric Examinations, Stephenson/Wallace: Clinical Paediatrics for Postgraduate Examination 2E, Cade et al: An Aid to the Paediatric MRCP viva. The paediatric MRCP is sat 3 times a year (January, April, September) with the viva following on 6 weeks after the written examination.

This title is directed towards MRCPCH candidates in the UK and other countries where MRCPCH is offered. It provides a complete revision aid for the new OSCE-style MRCPCH clinical exam. It is designed and written to be as close as possible to the actual exam. Each chapter is a ‘circuit' and will include all the written stations. The questions are laid out in exactly the same format as the exam, and the answers are written in a friendly style by authors who have recently been through the process and can offer valuable hints and tips. Sample questions mimic exam conditions - there are no clues to the answers, as is usually the case in more traditional system-based books. The fully explanatory answers provide not only clinical information but a framework for answering similar questions - extremely useful on the actual day of the exam. Can be used at the beginning of the revision process - to check progress and highlight weaknesses. Can also be used as a last-minute check right at the end of revision - to be sure all bases have been covered. Ideal for group revision work, especially for the communication and role-play stations.