USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases |
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Author:
| Brottman, Phillip |
Series title: | USMLE Prep Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-60978-889-6 |
Publication Date: | May 2013 |
Publisher: | Kaplan Publishing
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $39.99 |
Book Description:
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Fully updated to the recent exam changes, Kaplan Medical's
USMLE Step 2 CS: Core Cases provides expert guidance on frequently seen cases and is the only guide to highlight challenging cases frequently seen on the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. With explicit, practical advice on communication, interpersonal skills, physical exam maneuvers, and more,
USMLE Step 2 CS: Core Cases demystifies what standardized patients and test graders are looking for. ...
More DescriptionFully updated to the recent exam changes, Kaplan Medical's USMLE Step 2 CS: Core Cases provides expert guidance on frequently seen cases and is the only guide to highlight challenging cases frequently seen on the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. With explicit, practical advice on communication, interpersonal skills, physical exam maneuvers, and more, USMLE Step 2 CS: Core Cases demystifies what standardized patients and test graders are looking for.
Features:
* Fully revised to reflect the recent Step 2 CS exam changes
* NEW section outlining the differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning process
* 43 frequently seen and challenging cases
* Spells out the logic behind each step--key for international medical graduates
* Topics include health checkups, work physicals, telephone calls, end-of-life issues, diabetes checkups, domestic violence, and HIV-related issues
* Each case covers:
--What to do before entering the room
--Instruction on performing focused histories and physical exams
--Advice on how to close properly with a patient
--Challenging questions you might face
--A thorough case discussion
--Sample patient note, including the new differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning component