This fully updated CSA revision guide provides the reader with mock CSA exams circuits along with guidance on how to tack-le any possible CSA scenario.
Succeeding in the MRCGP Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) is an essential part of progressing through General Practice specialty training. This comprehensive revision guide is the most up-to-date available and contains a variety of cases covering the entire breadth of the MRCGP curriculum. Written by doctors who have successfully passed the MRCGP CSA exam, this book is packed with advice and tips, including guidance on topics that candidates consistently struggle with. This comprehensive MRCGP CSA revision guide describes the writers' memories of their recent CSA exams together with general adv.
This book helps readers pull together the knowledge and communication skills required for success in the consultation components of the MRCGP exam, namely the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) and the Clinical Observation Tool (COT). Rather than learning by rote, this book promotes a methodical, step-wise approach which will enable you to easily identify the type of case presenting, and to work out exactly what you need to demonstrate for a successful consultation.The book features a number of cases to test and enhance your skills, in three formats: 13 teaching cases- these are very detailed cases which provide you with a great deal of support and advice, including: suggested approaches to the consultation, model answers, background knowledge required, and the theoretical underpinnings of the consultation. 20 long cases- these build on the knowledge gained in the teaching cases and feature detailed analysis to help you develop an ordered, step-wise approach to data gathering, clinical management and interpersonal skills. 15 shorter practice cases- these help refine the skills you have learnt in working through the earlier cases. These cases come with marking schemes and can be used either alone or in small groups. Once you have worked through the book and refined this methodical approach, you will be able to approach any consultation confident in the knowledge that you possess the tools to succeed.Note that this edition does not contain a DVD. The 13 video cases in the previous edition have been replaced by teaching cases.
Closely aligned to the GP curriculum and reflecting the latest format for the RCGP Membership exams, this book offers revision for the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) exam, which forms part of the compulsory MRCGP. Includes three up-to-date practice exam 'circuits' - one of which is completely new. Mirroring the CSA exam, each 'circuit' features 13 commonly-encountered clinical consultation cases. Each case includes case notes, brainstorm areas, candidate and role-player instructions, and tips on what to look out for in the exam. Features unique input from Dr Peter Havelock, international consultation expert and creator of the GP Consultation model, upon which the GP curriculum is based. With editorial contribution from a recently successful CSA candidate, grounding the book in reality. Provides 'Online Extras' in the form of video examples of consultation cases for the CSA, with advice and commentary.
Completely revised and including new additional material, this second edition of the bestselling Get Through MRCGP: Clinical Skills Assessment provides candidates with a definitive, one-stop revision resource for the CSA part of the MRCGP examination. Written by an experienced author team with extensive knowledge of both national and international primary care clinical skills assessment, this book is essential reading for postgraduate candidates preparing for this challenging examination.
This revision book for the clinical skills assessment (CSA) portion of the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) exams includes a range of scenarios representative of those candidates will encounter, each created with direct input from an MRCGP examiner. The book enables candidates to role-play the scenarios with colleagu
This new edition of the bestselling title features 15 new practice cases and with the aid of the DVD, helps readers pull together the knowledge and communication skills required for success in the consultation components of the MRCGP exam, namely Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) and Clinical Observation Tool (COT).
Notes for the MRCGP This classic book has been providing help for candidates of the MRCGP exam for over 20 years. Now fully updated for UK trained doctors wishing to obtain a Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice, this new edition covers all three required components of the integrated assessment programme. It provides sample questions for the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT), practice cases for Clinical Skill Assessment (CSA) and a guide to Workplace Based Assessment (WPBA). The chapters follow the 16 sections of the RCGP curriculum and include summaries of the current evidence base with clinical guidelines, examination tips, revision tactics, and advice on where to get support – but not just at the crucial time of exams – it includes invaluable information for GPs starting their first year in practice and helps provide the “life skills” needed to be a GP, including topics relevant for the rest of a GP’s career and their “continuing professional development” – appraisal, revalidation, managing change, teamwork, burnout, and other areas of self care.
Closely aligned to the GP curriculum and reflecting the latest format for the RCGP Membership exams, this book offers revision for the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) exam, which forms part of the compulsory MRCGP. Contains four practice exam 'circuits' - one of which is completely new. Each practice exam 'circuit' reflects the curriculum domains that candidates will encounter in the real CSA exam. Mirroring the CSA exam, each 'circuit' includes 13 commonly-encountered clinical consultation cases, plus a 'bonus case', offering additional preparation. Each case includes case notes, brainstorm areas, candidate and role-player instructions, and tips on what to look out for in the exam. Features unique input from Dr Peter Havelock, international consultation expert and creator of the GP Consultation model, upon which the GP curriculum is based. With editorial contribution from a successful CSA candidate, grounding the book in reality.
This book is written as a companion guide to Cases and Concepts for the new MRCGP. The aim is help readers pull together the knowledge and communication skills required for success in the consultation components of the new MRCGP exam, namely Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) and Clinical Observation Tool (COT). The book does this in three ways: by demonstrating some of the required consultation skills on the accompanying DVD, which features 13 typical consultations by identifying and teaching these skills in a further 20 case write-ups - these offer readers an ordered, step-wise approach to data gathering, clinical management and interpersonal skills by giving candidates 15 'mock cases' on which to practise, either alone or in small groups - these cases cover paediatric and telephone consultations, dealing with lists, breaking bad news and home visits. The book and DVD are meant to be interactive, with some of the DVD cases being accompanied by a CSA marking schedule for readers to assess the candidate' s performance. Readers are asked if the doctor on the DVD: asked the right questions, at the right time, in the right way performed the right examination correctly communicated in a precise, understandable and sensitive manner. All Specialist Trainees in General Practice will find the book helpful: ST1s will find the DVDs 1-7 most useful ST2s will find the 20 case write-ups useful for COT discussions ST3s preparing for the CSA will find the book essential, but are directed in particular to DVDs 8-13 and the Mock cases for group work This book is essential for all those preparing for the new MRCGP.