USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases

Fully updated to the recent exam changes, Kaplan Medical's USMLE® Step 2 CS: Core Casesnbsp;provides expert guidance onnbsp;frequently seennbsp;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
* NEWnbsp;section outlining the differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning process
*nbsp;43 frequently seen and challenging cases
*nbsp;Spells outnbsp;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:
nbsp;nbsp; --What to do before entering the room
nbsp;nbsp; --Instruction on performing focused histories and physical exams
nbsp;nbsp; --Advice on how to close properly with a patient
nbsp;nbsp; --Challenging questions you might face
nbsp;nbsp; --A thorough case discussion
nbsp;nbsp; --Sample patient note, including the new differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning component